While you will not find Santa or flashy Christmas lights hidden in the woods of Baileys Harbor, The Ridges Sanctuary will have plenty of winter activities for you and your family to enjoy later this month. The Ridges Sanctuary reprises its Natural Christmas celebration from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on December 14th. While many activities, like guided hikes and s'mores making, occur outside, one of the more beautiful sites occurs inside The Ridges Sanctuary's Kaye Cabin. Director of Programming Anna Foster says that for 17 years, Jane Whitney and Julie Knox have taken it upon themselves to ensure that the building is fit for the holidays. With a theme of winter cardinal, Foster says the decorated cabin is one of her favorite parts of the event.

While much of the Natural Christmas celebration is free, some activities like wreath making do require a paid registration.