F EATURED PROGRAMS

To register for programs, visit www.RidgesSanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802

SPRING 2020 PROGRAM GUIDE

May 21 - 24, 2020

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Celebrating the Natural Beauty of the Door Peninsula

Registration opens Monday, March 16 at 10 AM

5th ANNUAL FEBRUARY 28 & 29

OWL-O-RAMAOwl Prowl-Nesting SeasonIt’s nesting season for the owls and they are hooting with awhole new set of calls. Join The Ridges’ naturalists to learnmore about the owls of Door County and the characteristicsthat make them amazing nighttime hunters. Please wear ap-propriate winter hiking attire.

Friday, February 28th from 5:30 - 8:00 PMFee: $10 - members • $13 - public • FREE - under 18Meet: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center & carpool to Logan Creek

Eastern Screech Owl Nest Box BuildingCavity nesting owls like Eastern Screech Owls can be attractedwith nesting boxes. Start your day by building a nest box andpick up some tips on where to locate it and when to put it out.

Saturday, February 29th starting at9:00 AM - 10:30 AMFee: $30 members • $35 publicLocation: Cook-Albert Fuller NatureCenter

Owl Meet and GreetGet up close and personal with some of Door County’s residentowls. Representatives from Open Door Bird Sanctuary will be on hand with birds for you to observe. Drop in any time between 11 AM and 2 PM to learn a little bit about what separates these silent night flyers from other raptors and birds.

Saturday, February 29th from 11:00 - 2:00 PMFee: FREEMeet: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center

Every day is a good day to celebrate the Earth! Join us throughout 2020 for programs and activities celebrating this beautiful place we Join us throughout 2020 for programs and activities celebrating this beautiful place we

get to call home. Follow us on social media to keep in touch with the happenings. get to call home. Follow us on social media to keep in touch with the happenings.

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5 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y

Earth Day Celebration!

H IKE THE R IDGES

Discovery Bird Hikes

Sanctuary Guided Hike Join a Ridges’ naturalist for a relaxing and informative two-

hour walk through the sanctuary. Come learn about ourfounders and the surrounding boreal forest. Hike includes theUpper Range Light and the historic cabins. Appropriate for allages. Bring binoculars if desired. No pre-registration neces-sary. *No guided hikes during Festival of Nature, May 22-24 Daily May 1 - 31 at 10 AMFee: $5 - Members • $8 - Public • FREE - Under 18Location: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center

Appel’s Bluff Guided HikeJoin a naturalist to explore this landscape featuring rock

ledges, a hardwood forest, and open fields. Moderate to easyhike. Bring binoculars if desired. Wednesday, May 6 at 2 PM Fee: $5 - Members • $8 - Public • FREE - Under 18Location: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, then to trailhead

Logan Creek Guided HikeExplore the beautiful landscape of this 170-acre parcel on

Clark Lake with a Ridges’ naturalist. Home of a variety ofhabitats, including upland hardwood forest, lowland cedarhemlock forest and frontage along Clark Lake and Logan

Creek. It’s a great opportunity to see beautiful spring wildflow-ers as one hikes through the woods. Moderate to easy hike.Bring binoculars if desired. Wednesday, May 20 at 2 PMFee: $5 - Members • $8 - Public • FREE - Under 18 Location: Meet at Logan Creek trailhead, 5724 Loritz Road

Solitude Swale Guided HikeExplore the tranquil regions of our Sanctuary Trails with a

Ridges’ naturalist. Hike will travel approximately 2.0 milesalong easy terrain; distance with a destination. Bring binocu-lars if desired. Tuesdays in May at 2 PMFee: $5 - Members • $8 - Public • FREE - Under 18 Location: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center

Rustic Trails Guided Hike Meet us out at The Ridges’ Cabins for a rustic experience.

We will head out from the cabins to explore the far reaches ofthe sanctuary trails. Visit some of the lightly traveled areas thatmany of our protected species call home. Use the opportunityto dive deep into the ridges and swales of the Sanctuary.Thursdays in May at 2 PMFee: $5 - Members • $8 - Public • FREE - Under 18 Location: Ridges Cabins, 8288 County Q

10K HIKE SERIESExplore the Ridges Sanctuary like never before. Participate in all 5 of our guided hikes to complete our

10k and receive a Ridges Trail Classic t-shirt. Make sure to save your buttons from each hike to collect your swag!

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Join fellow birding enthusiasts for a morning excursion into the woods, fields and shoreline around Baileys Harbor.All members of our group collaborate to identify the birds we see. Both beginners and experienced birders wel-come! Bring binoculars if desired. *There will be no bird hike on May 23rd during the Festival of Nature. Check

out more information of the Festival of Nature to participate in special bird hikes throughout the festival.May 2, 9, 16 & 30 at 6:30 AM

Fee: FREE - Members • $5 - Public Location: Ridges Cabins, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor

LOOKING AHEAD

Visit our website for more information: www.RidgesSanctuary.org

WEEK 1: June 29 - July 3Critters Club – Ages 4 - 6Learn about the variety of critters that live at The Ridges by building different habitats in our observational tanks. Campers will take care of these tanks throughout camp.

Trail Trekkers – Ages 7 - 11Explore and trek through the Family Discovery Trail and the many things it has to offer.

WEEK 2: July 6 - 10Happy Hikers – Ages 4 - 6The Ridges is home to many different habitats. Learn about the different habitats and explore what plants and animals live in each.

Mucky Ducks – Ages 7 - 11It’s time to get muddy and muck through water habitats of The Ridges.

Mark your calendars for The Ridges’ Backpack Adventure Camps!

Throughout the month of July we invite campers age 4-6 and7-11 to join us for weeks filled with adventure, exploration,and discovery. Camps are held Monday through Friday,9:00 AM - Noon. Children will engage in thoughtfullyplanned, supervised indoor and outdoor learning activities.On Fridays, campers will enjoy “Friday Fun Day” at thebeach! Space is limited per session to 15 campers for ages4 - 6 and 16 campers for ages 7 - 11. Each child receives aRidges T-shirt.

Registration opens Monday, March 2nd at 10 AM!Register early, camp fills quickly.

Register online: RidgesSanctuary.org or call 920.839.2802Full Week Sessions: $150 - members; $180 - public

WEEK 3: July 13 - 17Tiny Twigs – Ages 4 - 6Discover what types of trees live at The Ridges and how they support the different wildlife that call this place home.

Ridges Rangers – Ages 7 - 11Spend the week learning how to explore, navigate and survive the great outdoors.

WEEK 4: July 20 - July 24Monarch Madness – Ages 4 - 6Learn about the importance of Monarch butterflies and what makes them so magical. Study the Monarch’s habitatand learn how to raise this beautiful insect at home!

Monarch Madness – Ages 7 - 11Become a citizen scientist and discover what it takes to help restore a population.

WEEK 5: July 27 - July 31Bug Me – Ages 4 - 6Make friends with nature’s six-legged wonders.

Six-Legged Science – Ages 7 - 11Discover the secrets of the six-legged kingdom.

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Festival of Nature! May 21st - 24th

Festival of Nature

Dwarf Lake Iris bloomed - 2019

Wood frogs heard at The Ridges - 2019

Arbor Day

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M E M B E R S H I P S

Ridges Business MembersPlease patronize our business members.

About Thyme Farmwww.AboutThymeTime.comAnschutz Plumbing & Heating920.839.2211Baileys Grove Travel Park/Campground www.BaileysGroveCampground.comBaileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort www.bhycr.comBay Point Innwww.BayPointInn.comBearded Heart Coffeewww.BeardedHeartCoffee.com Blacksmith Inn On the Shorewww.TheBlacksmithInn.com

Bob The Painter 920.746.0549Boldt Construction www.TheBoldtCompany.comBridenhagen Tree & Landscape, Inc. www.LandscapeDoorCountyBTL.comCedar Beach House & Innwww.CedarBeachHouse.com

The Cookerywww.CookeryFishCreek.comCornerstone Pub www.BaileysHarborCornerstonePub.comCoyote Roadhouse www.Coyote-Roadhouse.comDenistry by Design www.DoorCountyDenistry.com

Door County Brewing Co. www.doorcountybrewingco.comDoor County Cottageswww.DoorCountyCottages.comDoor County Ice Cream Factorywww.DoorCountyIceCream.comDoor County Medical Center www.DCMedical.orgEcology Sports www.EcologySports.comEllison Bay Farm Fresh ellisonbayfarmfresh.blogspot.com

Florian ll Lakeshore Supper Clubwww.FlorianiiSupperClub.com Glidden Lodge Beach Resort www.GliddenLodge.comGoing Garbage www.GoingGarbage.comHavngård House 920.918.8785

Heirloom Cafe & Provisions www.HeirloomCafeAndProvisions.comThe Hoffman Family’s Ridges Innwww.RidgesInn.comHomestead Suites www.HomesteadSuites.comHyline Orchard www.HylineOrchardFarmMarket.comInge Alverson Baconwww.IBaconCPA.comInnovative Printing, LLC www.innovativeprintingllc.comJourney’s End Motel & Cabinswww.JourneysEndMotel.com

Julie’s Park Cafe & Motelwww.JuliesMotel.comKindgoods www.Kindgoodsdoco.com LfpDesign! LLC www.LfpDesign.com

Loc Haven Log Cabins www.LocHavenLogCabins.comMain Street Market www.DoorCountyGrocery.comMeissner Landscape www.MeissnerLandscape.comNicolet National Bank www.NicoletBank.com

Peninsula Builderswww.peninsulabuilderswi.com Pinkert Law Firm, LLPwww.pinkertlawfirm.com Sister Bay Bowl www.SisterBayBowl.comThyme Cuisine & Catering www.ThymeCuisine.comTimothy Tishler, DDS 920.854.6556 TR Pottery LLCwww.TRPottery.com

Waseda Farmswww.WasedaFarms.comWhite Gull Inn www.WhiteGullInn.com

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NATURAL CONNECT IONS

Bluebird Nest Box Workshop

Eastern bluebird populationsare back on the rise thanks tothe help of nest box building en-thusiasts! Continue to help bylearning what bluebirds need tosurvive and creating a nest boxto take home. Charlotte Lukes will be joining us to teach uswhy assisting these little bluebirds is so important. Tools andmaterials for one box provided. Additional kits $5.

Saturday, March 14; 10 AM - 12 PMFee: $10 - Members • $13 - Public • $5 - Kids Location: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center

Young Naturalists in Training – Day CampBecome inspired while exploring diverse habitats at

The Ridges Sanctuary. Learning will take place out-doors. Come dressed for the weather. March 24 - 26; 9 AM - 12 PMAges 5 - 8Cost: $75Location: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center.

Tiny Trekkers Nature Play Caregiver and child, Ages: walker to 3 years

This program is designed to create a foundation oflove and respect for the natural world. Active play in nature between caregivers and children provides lastingimpressions. Join a Ridges’ educator in gentle hiking,songs, and endless possibilities for exploration and experimentation.Visit our website for more information: www.ridgessanctuary.org Spring Sessions:

One: March 2 - 16 Theme: March Mud Madness

Two: April 6 - 27 Theme: Spring has Sprung

Three: May 4 - 18Theme: Birds and Nests

Mondays; 9:00 – 10:15 AMCost per Session: $40 per 4 week sessionLocation: Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center

Dragonfly Nature Play Open House Saturday, April 4; 9 - 11 AM

Prospective families will have a chance to visit ourclassrooms, meet our teachers, and ask questions.In our yearlong play and nature-based program, childrenwill make new friends, hike the forest and wetlands, ex-plore wildlife, and play in a rich natural setting. Weeklynature activities will be based on season, weather, andchildren’s interest. Learning will occur through play, ex-ploration, investigation, discussion, artistic expression,and children’s literature. Ages 3 - 6. Visit our website formore information: www.ridgessanctuary.org

Youth Connections

Registration for the 2020/2021 school year opens April 20th, 10 AM.

Woodcock WatchHere’s your chance to

experience firsthand whatAldo Leopold described asthe “sky dance.” After ashort indoor presentation,we’ll head out into the fieldto watch woodcocks engage in this remarkable courtship dis-play. Suitable for ages 7 and up. Bring binoculars if you havethem, and a blanket or cushion to sit on if desired. Thursday, May 7; 7:00 - 8:30 PMFee: $10 - Members • $13 - Public • $5 - Kids Location: The Ridges Cabins, 8288 Cty Q, Baileys Harbor.The Ridges Cabins, 8288 Cty Q, Baileys Harbor.

Midwest Crane CountThe primary purposes of the Crane Count are to help monitor the abundance and distribution ofThe primary purposes of the Crane Count are to help monitor the abundance and distribution of

cranes in the Upper Midwest and to introduce people to cranes and their natural environment.cranes in the Upper Midwest and to introduce people to cranes and their natural environment.Counters are needed to survey for cranes on designated sites throughout Door County. No previous experience needed. End the morning with coffee and donuts at the Cook-Fuller Center. Contact Matt Peter for more information about the Crane Count and other citizen monitoring volunteer opportunities: matt@ridgessanctuary.org or 920-839-2802 Saturday, April 18; 5:30 - 7:30 AM

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