Tag Archives: Ridges Sanctuary
Ridges Sanctuary Announces Tour of the Bruce Peninsula, June 11-18
Posted on 18. Jan, 2012 by Judy Drew.
As part of a year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary, The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, is offering a unique travel opportunity to experience Door County’s geologic counterpart, the Bruce Peninsula of Ontario, Canada on an 8-day tour, scheduled for June 11-18, 2012. The Niagara Escarpment spans two North American countries and joins the two [...]
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Make Your Own Bird Feeders at Ridges’ Early Birder’s Program
Posted on 04. Nov, 2011 by Karen Newbern.
Bird feeding is a great winter activity that the whole family can enjoy with their feathered friends. Tips and tricks to get started in bird feeding will be provided at the next “Early Birders Club” program at the Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor. The program will take place on Saturday, November 12, 10 am at [...]
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Ridges Sanctuary Succesfully Acquires Baileys Harbor Sandpiper Restaurant Property
Posted on 01. Nov, 2011 by Judy Drew.
The Ridges Sanctuary Board of Directors announces that the organization has completed the purchase of the Sandpiper Restaurant in Baileys Harbor on Monday, October 31. Earlier this year, The Ridges Sanctuary selected the Sandpiper property as the site for its new Interpretive Center. The property, located at the corner of Hwy 57 and Ridges Road, [...]
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Invading Earthworms Presented by Door County Invasive Species Team at Crossroads, Sept 26
Posted on 18. Sep, 2011 by Karen Newbern.
When we think of invasive species, it’s plants that usually come to mind – non-native species like Garlic Mustard, Phragmites, Buckthorn or Purple Loosestrife but, certain species of animals can be considered invasive as well, even common species like earthworms. Non-native earthworms, and the threats they pose to our native ecosystems, will be the topic [...]
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Be Green on the Green at The Ridges Sanctuary’s 4th Annual Flea Market!, Sept 17
Posted on 09. Sep, 2011 by Karen Newbern.
Flea markets and rummage sales help us to “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” – they reduce the amount of goods going to our landfills as items are re-used by their new owners, recycling the materials from which they were made. Following the advice within that slogan, the Ridges Sanctuary is hosting its “Fourth Annual Recycling Extravaganza [...]
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SOS from the Door County Invasive Species Team!
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by Staff Reporter.
“Sending out an SOS…” calling for your help at the upcoming Door County Invasive Species Team (DCIST) work parties. Clark Lake Phragmites Workday: For the 4th year now, the Clark Lake Association will be treating phragmites on the shoreline. We are still in need of help on Saturday September 10! Lunch will be provided. Meet [...]
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Rangelight Restoration is Subject of Ridges Sanctuary Program, July 28
Posted on 23. Jul, 2011 by Staff Reporter.
The Baileys Harbor Rangelights have been welcoming visitors to The Ridges area since 1870 – long before the Sanctuary was officially established in 1937. Built in 1869, the lights were built to keep ships off the treacherous reefs and shallows at the entrance to Baileys Harbor. From the water, sailors could line up the white [...]
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Turn on to the Ridges Range Lights During Lighthouse Festival, June 10-12
Posted on 04. Jun, 2011 by Karen Newbern.
Two of the most unique lighthouses in Door County, the Baileys Harbor Range Lights, will be open for tours during the Door County Maritime Museum’s Lighthouse Festival, June 10-12. The Ridges Sanctuary, which manages the Range Lights, will open the lighthouses from 10 am to 4 pm each day. A donation is requested to help [...]
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No Family Left Inside Presents ‘Geocaching: An Outdoor Techie Scavenger Hunt’ at the Ridges, Feb 19
Posted on 13. Feb, 2011 by Staff Reporter.
How do you combine modern technology with an old-fashioned hike in the woods? The answer is geocaching, a great activity to get the whole family exploring together. The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor is sponsoring a Geocaching Workshop on Saturday, February 19, starting at 10 am at the Ridges’ Marshall Cabin (8288 Hwy Q, Baileys [...]
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Coastal Wetlands Grant to DNR Will Expand Northern Door County’s Ridges Sanctuary
Posted on 04. Jan, 2011 by Staff Reporter.
An award of $250,000 to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be used to conserve coastal wetlands along the northern Door Peninsula. The grant will help the DNR acquire a 2.4 acre parcel of coastal wetlands and 200 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline, habitat for both the Federally endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly and [...]
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