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Guided Hikes

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Fall Flowers | Thursday, September 24

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Sep 24, 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. 

Bat Chats Night Hike | Thursday, September 24

$15

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Sep 24, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Let’s chat about Wisconsin Bats! Join Ridges staff on a hike through the Sanctuary, stopping to learn about the unique adaptations and life cycle of bats. Stop along the way to capture bats on an acoustic monitor.

This program will meet outside of The Ridges Sanctuary Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Ridges staff will provide all hikers with a red flashlight for the duration of the hike.

Restrooms are not available on or prior to the hike. Suitable for ages 14 & up.

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Fall Flowers | Friday, September 25

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Sep 25, 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. 

Bat Chats Night Hike | Friday, September 25

$15

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Sep 25, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 1 week

Let’s chat about Wisconsin Bats! Join Ridges staff on a hike through the Sanctuary, stopping to learn about the unique adaptations and life cycle of bats. Stop along the way to capture bats on an acoustic monitor.

This program will meet outside of The Ridges Sanctuary Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Ridges staff will provide all hikers with a red flashlight for the duration of the hike.

Restrooms are not available on or prior to the hike. Suitable for ages 14 & up.

Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Fall Flowers | Tuesday, September 29

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Sep 29, 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: Fall Flowers | Wednesday, September 30

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Sep 30, 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: Boreal Forest | Thursday, October 1

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Oct 1, 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: Boreal Forest | Friday, October 2

$10

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Oct 2, 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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