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Woods & Water: Exploring Logan Creek | Wednesday, June 17

$15

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jun 17, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 1 week

Get to know a hidden gem of The Ridges Sanctuary on this hike at our Logan Creek Preserve. Explore an upland beech forest, a coniferous forest, and the shoreline of Clark Lake, one of three inland lakes in Door County. This wooded 170- acre property is sure to become your next favorite hiking destination. Moderate to easy hiking. Wear appropriate footwear and bring binoculars if desired. Suitable for all ages.

Will run

Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | Monday, June 22

Free

with Victoria Holderer

Calendar Jun 22, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Meet at the Cabins at The Ridges to stroll down the Range Light Corridor Boardwalk to discuss ongoing research initiatives, focusing on 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.

Will run

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.

Will run

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.

Woods & Water: Exploring Logan Creek | Wednesday, July 22

$15

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Jul 22, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 1 week

Get to know a hidden gem of The Ridges Sanctuary on this hike at our Logan Creek Preserve. Explore an upland beech forest, a coniferous forest, and the shoreline of Clark Lake, one of three inland lakes in Door County. This wooded 170- acre property is sure to become your next favorite hiking destination. Moderate to easy hiking. Wear appropriate footwear and bring binoculars if desired. Suitable for all ages.

Walk & Talk with Ridges Research Team | Monday, August 17

Free

with Victoria Holderer

Calendar Aug 17, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 1 week

Meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center and carpool to Appel’s Bluff to hike to a Boreal Climate Survivability plot, discuss Ram’s head orchid restoration, along with other initiatives we are partnering on.

Rocks & Ledges: Appel's Bluff Geology Hike | Wednesday, August 19

$15

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Aug 19, 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.

Woods & Water: Exploring Logan Creek | Wednesday, August 26

$15

with Ridges Naturalist

Calendar Aug 26, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 1 week

Get to know a hidden gem of The Ridges Sanctuary on this hike at our Logan Creek Preserve. Explore an upland beech forest, a coniferous forest, and the shoreline of Clark Lake, one of three inland lakes in Door County. This wooded 170- acre property is sure to become your next favorite hiking destination. Moderate to easy hiking. Wear appropriate footwear and bring binoculars if desired. Suitable for all ages.





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