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Crane Nest Habitat Hike | Saturday 10AM

$15

with Jane Whitney

Calendar Apr 18, 2026 at 10 am

Join Naturalist Jane Whitney and Julie Knox on a hike to a potential crane nesting habitat to learn more about what makes the wetlands of Door County the perfect crane nesting habitat. 

Will meet at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center and carpool to hike location.

*Photo by Len Villano* 

Crane Nest Habitat Hike | Saturday 1:30PM

$15

with Jane Whitney

Calendar Apr 18, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Join Naturalist Jane Whitney and Julie Knox on a hike to a potential crane nesting habitat to learn more about what makes the wetlands of Door County the perfect crane nesting habitat. 

Will meet at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center and carpool to hike location.

*Photo by Len Villano* 

Keynote Presentation: Cranes - A True Wetland Wonder! Virtual

Free
Calendar Apr 18, 2026 at 5 pm

Join us for our annual Crane Symposium Keynote Presentation! In this presentation, representatives of the International Crane Foundation will introduce the two crane species found here in Wisconsin: the sandhill crane and the endangered whooping crane. They will discuss their life history, the threats they face, the habitats they depend on, and how you can help protect these beloved birds. 

This is a VIRTUAL program. 

*Photo by Len Villano*

Will run

Crane Nest Habitat Hike | Sunday 10AM

$15

with Jane Whitney

Calendar Apr 19, 2026 at 10 am

Join Naturalist Jane Whitney and Julie Knox on a hike to a potential crane nesting habitat to learn more about what makes the wetlands of Door County the perfect crane nesting habitat. 

Will meet at Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center and carpool to hike location.

*Photo by Len Villano* 

Stewardship Workshop: Small Actions Add Up

$25

with Sam Hoffman

Calendar Apr 23, 2026 at 9 am

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. 





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