Thank you for your interest in our Sanctuary Guided Hike Program!
Guided Hikes are offered Monday- Saturday at 10AM May - October. Hikes meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center
Pre-registration required!
Please bring your membership cards with you if you select member pricing.
Join a naturalist for an exploration of The Ridges Sanctuary. We’ll head out on the trails to learn about the history of The Ridges, the unique features of the sanctuary habitats, and what makes the sanctuary the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin!
Each month’s guided hike follows a theme focusing on unique aspects of the Sanctuary:
May: Spring in the Sanctuary
June: Orchid Observations
July: Swales of the Sanctuary
August: Ridges Pollinators
October: The Boreal Forest
This 90-minute 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.
To register:
1. Ensure you are registering for the correct date and time. Please review the date at the top of this window. If you intend to register for a different date than noted above, select "other dates" and choose the accurate date from the calendar.
2. Indicate the quantity of tickets you'd like to purchase.
3. Click Register in the bottom left corner.
4. Fill out registration details.
5. Add to Cart. Once you've added all programs you intend to register for, navigate to 'view cart' and follow prompts for payment.
Please call 920-839-2802 if you have any issues.
You are registering for Night Hike on the Boardwalk! Owls, bats, and range lights, oh my! Come explore The Ridges at night! We will learn about the creatures that become active after the sun goes down and check out The Range Lights at work as a navigational aid.
This program will meet outside of The Ridges Sanctuary Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center (8166 WI-57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202)*. The Nature Center will remain closed. Please do not bring any flashlights, light up shoes, etc. as we want our eyes to adjust to the dark and to be able to see just as the animals do at night. Ridges staff will provide all hikers with a red flashlight for the duration of the hike. Restrooms are not available on the hike.
These programs are offered Friday evenings in August starting at 8:00pm, September starting at 7:00pm, October starting at 6:00pm, and November starting at 5:00pm. Please be sure to check the date for which you are registering. You are always welcome to call if you'd like to register over the phone or learn more about these experiences.
This program is suitable for all ages!
Fee: $12 - Members • $15 - Public • $7 - Under 18
If selecting member pricing, please be prepared to provide your membership information upon program check in.
*Please note: putting The Ridges Sanctuary into Google maps may take you to the wrong location. Please copy and paste the Nature Center address listed above to ensure that you arrive at the right place!
To register:
1. Ensure you are registering for the correct date and time. Please review the date at the top of this window. If you intend to register for a different date than noted above, select "other dates" and choose the accurate date from the calendar.
2. Indicate the quantity of tickets you'd like to purchase.
3. Click Register in the bottom left corner.
4. Fill out registration details.
5. Add to Cart. Once you've added all programs you intend to register for, navigate to 'view cart' and follow prompts for payment.
Thank you for your interest in our Specialty Guided Hikes!
Please verify that you are registering for the program you wish to attend. Details listed below for your registration.
Meeting Locations vary per program:
Early Bird Hikes: Saturdays in May and June 6:30AM | Meets at Weborg Point in Peninsula State Park (MAY) and at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 State Hwy 57 in Baileys Harbor (JUNE)
Spring Wildflower Hike at Logan Creek: Saturday, May 17 9:00am-11:30am | Meets at the Logan Creek Trailhead in Jacksonport, 5724 Loritz Road.
Woods and Water: Exploring Logan Creek: Wednesdays June 4, July 2, August 13 10:30am-12:00pm | Meets at the Logan Creek Trailhead in Jacksonport, 5724 Loritz Road
Rocks and Ledges: Appel’s Bluff Geology Hike: Wednesdays June 25, July 16, August 20, 10:30am-12:00pm | Meets at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center
Gaining Ground: Climate Resiliency Hike with Community Experts June 27, July 22, 2:00pm-4:00pm | Meets at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center
Pre-registration required!
Please bring your membership cards with you if you select member pricing.
Don't forget your binoculars!
Special Note! Bathrooms are not available during the Logan Creek Guided Hike. Please Plan Accordingly!
Come hike the boardwalk if you dare! Special Halloween-themed stations along Hidden Brook Boardwalk will highlight creepy critters and spooky sights of The Ridges Sanctuary. If you make it to the Upper Range Light, prepare yourself for a ghostly encounter...
Come any time between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm for a self guided tour and interact with our spooky team to learn about all things bats, carnivorous plants and more!
This event is appropriate for families of all ages. Flashlights will be provided to you for the duration of your hike. Costumes are encouraged!
Pre-registration is not necessary but encouraged. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival during the event as well.
To register:
- Indicate the quantity of tickets you'd like to purchase.
- Click Register in the bottom left corner.
- Fill out registration details.
- Add to Cart. Once you've added all programs you intend to register for, navigate to 'view cart' and follow prompts for payment.
Join us for Mushrooms of The Ridges Sanctuary with Charlotte Lukes!
Dates: August 15, September 4, September 19
Fee: $25 Public, $20 Members
Location: Cabins at The Ridges Sanctuary, 8828 County Q, Baileys Harbor, WI.
To register:
1. Ensure you are registering for the correct date and time. Please review the date at the top of this window. If you intend to register for a different date than noted above, select "other dates" and choose the accurate date from the calendar.
2. Indicate the quantity of tickets you'd like to purchase.
3. Click Register in the bottom left corner.
4. Fill out registration details.
5. Add to Cart. Once you've added all programs you intend to register for, navigate to 'view cart' and follow prompts for payment.
Please call 920-839-2802 if you have any issues.
Join us for Swales & Ales: September 26th, October 10th, and Boos & Brews: October 24th from 3:00pm-6:00pm!
Swales & Ales
Explore the Ridges Sanctuary with Ridges Naturalists and discover what plants in and around Door County might be used to create different flavor profiles when brewing beer. After walking the ridges and discussing some nature inspired brews, we will head over to Sway Brewing to learn about the beer making process. Program fee includes Ridges Pint Glass and Brewery pour. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
Boos & Brews
Think Swales and Ales but Spooky Edition! Let’s explore the Ridges Sanctuary with Ridges Naturalists and discover what plants in and around Door County might be used to create different flavor profiles when brewing beer. After walking the ridges and discussing some nature inspired brews, we will head over to Sway Brewing to learn about the beer making process. Program fee includes Ridges Pint Glass and Brewery pour. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
To register:
1. Ensure you are registering for the correct date and time. Please review the date at the top of this window. If you intend to register for a different date than noted above, select "other dates" and choose the accurate date from the calendar.
2. Indicate the quantity of tickets you'd like to purchase.
3. Click Register in the bottom left corner.
4. Fill out registration details.
5. Add to Cart. Once you've added all programs you intend to register for, navigate to 'view cart' and follow prompts for payment.
Please call 920-839-2802 if you have any issues.
You are registering for the 2025 Festival of Nature!
Early Access Member Registration opens Monday, March 17. Public Registration opens on Wednesday, March 19.
If you are registering early as a Ridges Member, please sign in to your online membership account by clicking "SIGN IN" in the top right corner of the webpage. If you are a member but have not created an account, click "REGISTER" in the top right corner of the webpage. Fill out all the information to create your online account and access early registration. Step by step instructions and resources are located here.
Festival Field Trips are organized by number. Numbers may be out of order. In addition, many field trips are offered more than once. Please ensure you are registering for the correct field trip by checking the field trip number, field trip name, date, and time.
There are multiple registration pages. To view Saturday and Sunday field trips, you may need to scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Next".
How to Register:
1. Ensure you are registering for the correct program, date and time.
2. Indicate the quantity of tickets for each field trip you would like to purchase.
3. Click “Register” in the bottom left corner.
4. Fill out registration fields. Please be sure to include a phone number that we can reach you at for day of communications. If you are registering for the Festival Dinner, please note we will contact all registrants via email to obtain information on dietary restrictions. You can also contact us to let us know of any dietary restrictions at (920)-839-2802.
5. Click “Add to Cart” after all fields are completed.
6. Once you’ve added all programs you wish to register for navigate to ‘view cart’ and follow the prompts for payment.
PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS ARE NOT SECURED UNTIL THEY ARE ADDED TO YOUR CART. THERE IS SIGNIFICANT REGISTRATION TRAFFIC WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT SOME PROGRAMS MAY SELL OUT BEFORE YOU ADD THE PROGRAM TO YOUR CART. We apologize for this inconvenience.
If you have any issues, call 920-839-2802 for help.
CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE FULL LIST OF FIELD TRIPS
Save the date for our annual Citizen Science Symposium! We will provide the opportunity for our Citizen Scientists along with the public to gather in celebration of a successful field season. With a mix of social time, amusing anecdotes, and a light breakfast, the focus of the Symposium is on the great research that our Citizen Scientists are performing. Brief reports from The Ridges Sanctuary, Crossroads at Big Creek, Climate Change Coalition of Door County and the Door County Land Trust volunteers will highlight this event. A call for presenters from our various Citizen Scientist programs will be forthcoming.