The Ridges Sanctuary, Inc.

The Ridges Sanctuary, Inc. The Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, Hidden Brook Boardwalk and nature trails are open year-round! A unique pristine nature area on the Lake Michigan shore.
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Made up of a series of beach ridges and swales, the Sanctuary harbors a diversity of habitats which makes it the most biologically diverse area in Wisconsin. On the property are the historic Baileys Harbor Range Lights that used to guide ships into Baileys Harbor when it was the busiest harbor on Lake Michigan north of Milwaukee.

Did you know that Door County has lost 90% of its native cave-dwelling bats due to white-nose syndrome? Wisconsin's four...
06/23/2026

Did you know that Door County has lost 90% of its native cave-dwelling bats due to white-nose syndrome? Wisconsin's four native species of cave-dwelling bats - the big brown bat, the little brown bat, the northern long-eared bat, and the tricolored bat - spend their winters hibernating in cave sites called hibernacula. They may seem scary to some, but a single bat can eat 1,000 mosquito-sized insects in an hour!

Protecting habitat is a critical component of helping restore bat populations in Wisconsin. Bats rely on healthy wetlands and forests, like those found at The Ridges, for food and shelter throughout the summer.

Read our recent press release to learn more about our conservation and education efforts for the federally endangered northern long-eared bat: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/920541882/the-ridges-sanctuary-highlights-conservation-efforts-for-federally-endangered-northern-long-eared-bat

06/22/2026

Meet some of our 2026 Summer Interns! Get to know a few of the people helping support education, research, stewardship, and conservation at The Ridges Sanctuary this season. Stay tuned to meet more of our intern team!

What a wonderful weekend sharing, learning more about, and celebrating these rare flowers. Our research on orchids remai...
06/17/2026

What a wonderful weekend sharing, learning more about, and celebrating these rare flowers. Our research on orchids remains a cornerstone of our work!

06/16/2026

What’s Blooming at The Ridges? 🌸

Summer wildflowers are beginning to show across the ridges and swales. Visit the Sanctuary to see what you can find along the trails and boardwalks!

06/13/2026

Susan Moore and Patricia Kiley share why they became lifetime members: “Choosing to become lifetime members is a measure of appreciation for decades of The Ridges’ mission and hard work on behalf of the unique place that it has become.” 💚

Check out these Backpack Adventure Camp openings that we still have for this summer at The Ridges Sanctuary! If you are ...
06/12/2026

Check out these Backpack Adventure Camp openings that we still have for this summer at The Ridges Sanctuary!

If you are interested in Backpack Adventure Camp for a child in your life, visit ridgessanctuary.org to learn more and register!

School is officially out for the summer at The Ridges! 🎉Our Dragonfly Nature Preschool recently concluded another amazin...
06/11/2026

School is officially out for the summer at The Ridges! 🎉

Our Dragonfly Nature Preschool recently concluded another amazing year, and WisCorps Environmental Educator Natalie Schnackenberg has headed home. Before she left, we asked her to summarize her experience as co-teacher, and she left us with a touching reflection that you can read here: https://ridgessanctuary.org/nature-notes-a-reflection-on-dragonfly-4k/

Our orchid trekking team is actively working to locate as many native orchids as possible within The Ridges Sanctuary. T...
06/10/2026

Our orchid trekking team is actively working to locate as many native orchids as possible within The Ridges Sanctuary. To date, 29 species have been identified, including several recorded for the first time in Door County.

This tenacious group spends an entire year at one specific Ridges location to compile an orchid list. In 2022, they reported over 6,000 individual orchids and 21 species. In comparison, the 2023 survey area had the same species count but 1,700 individual orchids.

Trekking also provides opportunities to collect orchid tissue samples that are submitted for analysis to the North American Orchid Conservation Center Project as part of the Smithsonian Environmental Conservation program.

The Ridges Sanctuary is hiring!As we prepare for a new chapter at our front desk, The Ridges is seeking a welcoming, org...
06/09/2026

The Ridges Sanctuary is hiring!

As we prepare for a new chapter at our front desk, The Ridges is seeking a welcoming, organized individual to join our team as a Visitor Engagement Specialist. If you enjoy connecting with visitors and helping people experience the natural beauty of Door County, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is a vital part of the daily operations of the Ridges Sanctuary. The Visitor Engagement Specialist is the first point of contact for visitors and members at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center. Each day, this position answers questions, shares the rich cultural history and natural history of The Ridges with visitors, and facilitates a meaningful volunteer experience for our reception desk volunteers. This position is hired by the Director of Operations. This position is 32 hours per week and can be year-round or seasonal. Staffing the front desk at least one weekend day per week may be required.

Please email a resume and cover letter electronically to [email protected] with the subject line “Visitor Engagement Specialist Application”. Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted before or until June 23, 2026.

For more information, visit https://ridgessanctuary.org/employment/

Address

8166 State Highway 57
Baileys Harbor, WI
54202

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+19208392802

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