Learn to become your own land steward through our kickoff Stewardship Workshop at The Ridges during Earth Week! Join Land Manager Sam Hoffman in the Sanctuary, who will lead discussions on local ecological issues and demonstrate small steps that landowners can take to better manage and protect the health of their land. No matter your knowledge or skill level, anyone can take actions that collectively add up to a big environmental impact. Participants will receive take home materials to help them practice stewardship on their properties. Suitable for ages 18 & up. 

Join us for Tiny Trekkers! This program is for caregivers and children who are walking through 3 years old. Tiny Trekkers is designed to create a foundation of love and respect for the natural world. Active play in nature between caregivers and children provides lasting impressions. Join a Ridges Sanctuary educator in gentle hiking, songs, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation.

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. 

Join us for Tiny Trekkers! This program is for caregivers and children who are walking through 3 years old. Tiny Trekkers is designed to create a foundation of love and respect for the natural world. Active play in nature between caregivers and children provides lasting impressions. Join a Ridges Sanctuary educator in gentle hiking, songs, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation.

This May, life is literally looking up—we’ll be staring at Door County skies forearly spring migrants and the locals who never left. (Yes, birds.) 

Join Len Villano, a man who has spent more hours hiding in bushes than most wildlife. He’ll reveal his top-secret bird photography tips, including how to sneak up on birds, how not to fall over while sneaking up on birds, and how to pan, focus, and otherwise convince your camera to cooperate. Birds will be our main stars, but if a curious squirrel, deer, or photogenic plant wanders into view, we won’t say no. 

If you love birds—or just want an excuse to wander the woods with a camera, this rare opportunity is for you. Learn how to take the kind of photos that make friends say, “Wait, you took that?” Don’t miss out on this chance to join Len and other bird lovers for a fun, hands-on experience in one of the most scenic spots in Wisconsin! Suitable for ages 18 & up. 

Head out with The Ridges’ ornithologist to find migrating birds. In May, meet at Peninsula State Park’s Weborg Point (by the restrooms); a daily/annual park pass is required. Spring is an exciting time to be birding!

Suitable for ages 12 & up. 

Head out with The Ridges’ ornithologist to find migrating birds. In May, meet at Peninsula State Park’s Weborg Point (by the restrooms); a daily/annual park pass is required. Spring is an exciting time to be birding!

Suitable for ages 12 & up. 

Enjoy the beauty of the many spring ephemeral blooms on this leisurely two-hour hike.  We'll spend time identifying and learning about the flowers, then finish with a hike along the trails to view Clark Lake.

Wear appropriate footwear, as the trails may be muddy. 

Suitable for ages 16 & up.