47. Ecohydrology of The Ridges Sanctuary: A Groundwater & Tree Ring Adventure - NEW
with Festival of Nature Field Trip Leader
$30
Leader: Eric Kastelic, Geological Engineering PhD Student, UW-Madison
Learn about research using tree rings from towering red and white pine trees to understand groundwater and surface water interactions of The Ridges Sanctuary. The field trip will begin with an overview presentation of the geology and hydrology of ridge and swale complexes and highlights from years of f ieldwork. Followed by an approximately 2-mile guided hike along ridges trails to showcase groundwater monitoring and tree coring methods. Suitable for ages 12 & up.
CENTRAL. Meet: Cabins at The Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor
Limit: 12
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May 23rd, 2026
Sat from 1:30 - 3:30 pm