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Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary | Thursday, July 9

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 9, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary | Friday, July 10 MORNING

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 10, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary | Friday, July 10 AFTERNOON

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 10, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 

Photography Through The Seasons: Summer Wildlife Photography

$30

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 10, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Join Len Villano, a man who has spent more hours in the field than most creatures he photographs, to learn and practice wildlife photography skills in the summer season! He’ll share practical techniques, field-tested instincts, and a lifetime’s worth of stories—along with a few lessons learned the hard way—so you can improve not just your images, but your experience of being out there in the first place.

A camera and tripod are recommended. Suitable for ages 18 & up. Carpooling to various photography locations required. 

Happy Hikers | 4-6 Year Old | 7/13 - 7/17

$215

with Summer Camp Staff

Calendar Jul 13, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 4 - 6

Throughout the summer we invite campers ages 4-6 and 7-11 to join us for weeks filled with adventure, exploration, and discovery. Camps are held Monday through Friday, 9 am to noon. * Children will engage in thoughtfully planned, supervised outdoor learning activities. On Fridays, campers will enjoy “Friday Fun Day” at the beach! Space is limited per session to 15 campers for ages 4-6 and 16 campers for ages 7-11. Each child receives a Ridges Adventure Pack that they will use throughout the week and take home at the end.

Happy Hikers: Ages 4-6: The Ridges is home to many different habitats. Learn about the different habitats and explore what plants and animals live in each. 

Full Course

Mucky Ducks | 7-11 Year Old | 7/13 - 7/17

$215

with Summer Camp Staff

Calendar Jul 13, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Ages: 7 - 11

Throughout the summer we invite campers ages 4-6 and 7-11 to join us for weeks filled with adventure, exploration, and discovery. Camps are held Monday through Friday, 9 am to noon. * Children will engage in thoughtfully planned, supervised outdoor learning activities. On Fridays, campers will enjoy “Friday Fun Day” at the beach! Space is limited per session to 15 campers for ages 4-6 and 16 campers for ages 7-11. Each child receives a Ridges Adventure Pack that they will use throughout the week and take home at the end.

Mucky Ducks: Ages 7-11: It’s time to get muddy and muck through the water habitats of The Ridges.

Will run

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary | Tuesday, July 14

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 14, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary | Wednesday, July 15

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 15, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 1 week

Join a naturalist for an in-depth exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about its history, the unique features of its diverse habitats, and what makes the Sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!

This 90-minute, in-depth guided hike includes a tour of our Upper Range Light, which has been restored to the period of the last Range Light Keeper. Suitable for all ages. 





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