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The Ridges Sanctuary



Guided Hikes

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary | Friday, July 3 MORNING

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 3, 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 3 AFTERNOON

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 3, 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. 

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary | Tuesday, July 7

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 7, 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 8

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 8, 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. 

Rocks & Ledges: Appel's Bluff Geology Hike | Wednesday, July 8

$15

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 8, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 1 week

Ever wonder what Door County looked like 5,000 years ago? 10,000 years ago? What about 450 million years ago? Discover ancient shorelines of the Door Peninsula at The Ridges Appel’s Bluff property! Learn about the geology, plants, and habitats of the surrounding landscape and current Ridges research efforts on the property. Suitable for all ages.

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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. 





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