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Swales & Ales | Thursday, September 17

$35

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Sep 17, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

Explore The Ridges Sanctuary with our Naturalists and discover what plants in and around Door County might be used to create different flavor profiles when brewing beer. After walking the Sanctuary trails and discussing some nature-inspired brews, we will head over to Sway Brewing to learn about the beer making process.

Program fee includes a Ridges Pint Glass and Brewery pour. Must be 21 or older to participate.

Will run

Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | Monday, September 21

Free

with Victoria Holderer

Calendar Sep 21, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Meet at the Logan Creek Trailhead for a hike to some of our Boreal Climate Survivability plots to learn about the project, monitoring techniques we are utilizing, and other volunteer Citizen Scientist opportunities at The Ridges.

Boos & Brews

$35

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Oct 15, 2026 at 3 pm, runs for 1 week

Think Swales & Ales, but Spooky Edition! Explore The Ridges Sanctuary with our Naturalists and discover what plants in and around Door County might be used to create different flavor profiles when brewing beer. After hiking the Sanctuary and discussing some natureinspired brews, we will head over to Sway Brewing to learn about the beer making process.

Program fee includes a Ridges Pint Glass and Brewery pour. Must be 21 or older to participate.

Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | Monday, October 19

Free

with Victoria Holderer

Calendar Oct 19, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Meet at The Ridges Family Discovery Trail to discuss ongoing research initiatives at The Ridges Sanctuary. During this hike, we will be focusing on the science of fall color, and stop by one of our Boreal Climate Survivability plots.





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