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The Ridges Sanctuary



Guided Hikes

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. 

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary | Thursday, July 16

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 16, 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 17 MORNING

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 17, 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 17 AFTERNOON

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 17, 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. 

Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | Monday, July 20

Free

with Victoria Holderer

Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center to stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk to discuss ongoing research initiatives, culminating at The Ridges Sanctuary beach. Join us in learning about research for restoration work with the dwarf lake iris and lady’s slipper orchids. Another program explained in-depth is the Boreal Climate Survivability Project. Numerous other collaborative research projects will be discussed.

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary | Tuesday, July 21

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 21, 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 22

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 22, 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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