Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from the Nature Store for $5 per pair. Suitable for all ages.   

Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from the Nature Store for $5 per pair. Suitable for all ages.   

Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary in the winter. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, explore some winter adaptations, search for animal tracks, and more! If conditions allow, we will utilize snowshoes for our hike. You can rent snowshoes from the Nature Store for $5 per pair. Suitable for all ages.   

Join Applied Research Ecologist, Victoria Holderer and Director of Research, Tony Kiszonas, on an educational hike highlighting different focuses of research at The Ridges. We will take a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk to discuss ongoing research initiatives, including research for restoration work with the Dwarf Like Iris, Orchid Restoration Project, and the Boreal Climate Survivability Project, along with other initiatives we are partnering on. Suitable for ages 18 & up. 

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. 

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.