Two Door County Organizations Unite in Campaign “No Family Left Inside”

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by in Nature

The Door County YMCA and The Ridges Sanctuary Launch “No Family Left Inside” with a February 13 Kick-off Program.

No Family Left Inside is a new initiative for Door County families stuck indoors this winter. This series of programs is designed to provide outdoor experiences for parents and children who want to explore and enjoy the beauty of Door County.

Each month, there will be fun activities to give families more outdoor time and to learn something about nature. The following programs have been scheduled:

Geocaching
Saturday, February 13 from 10 am  to 12 noon
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor.

Geocaching has been described as a high-tech treasure hunt” After discussing what geocaching is, how it got started and some of the tips and tricks, you’ll head into the woods to seek out a cache hidden somewhere within The Ridges Sanctuary. A few GPS units will be available for use during the session or you can bring your own.

Wander the Woods After Dark
Friday, March 12 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: The Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor.

Have you ever explored the outdoors at night? Too scary? On this hike, you’ll discover that night explorations can be great fun and not at all frightening. We’ll learn about nighttime animals and their adaptations, call owls, and finish with a bonfire and s’mores. Bring a small flashlight if you’d like.

For more information on the programs being offered or to sign-up contact the Door County YMCA in Fish Creek at 920.868.3660. The cost of each program is $10 per family. All the programs are held at The Ridges Sanctuary, but registration should be done at the Door County YMCA.

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