- Trails are open 24/7 at no charge. Enjoy a Winnie-the-Pooh themed TRAIL TALES Storybook Walk.
What’s Happening: Thankfulness
Halloween was celebrated at the end of last month, as it has been since ancient times, because it falls exactly between the fall equinox and the winter solstice. The date for setting clocks back has changed repeatedly, and it wasn’t until 1941 that Congress officially designated the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day. So, we at Crossroads have taken the liberty of selecting Friday, November 14, for our own ritual celebration of gratitude: a Thankful Luminary-Lit Hike.
Between the bedtime-friendly hours of 5:00 and 6:30 p.m., the community is invited to stroll along one of our trails, beautifully lit by the enchanting glow of luminaries. At the end of the trail, participants will “gather together” around a flickering campfire with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy the company of good people.
Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome, and the program is open to the public free of charge.
As they enjoy Crossroads in a different light, we hope participants will reflect on their blessings and cherished memories, so we have added a new component to our tradition.
The “Illuminate Your Love” program enables people to honor family, friends, colleagues, or pets for whom they are thankful with a glowing tribute. With a tax-deductible donation of $50 or more, you can light a candle in memory or in honor of your loved one. Your tribute will glow during this or a future luminary-lit hike. For more information, visit www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org/become-involved/give.
Traditionally, harvest refers to gathering grains—the seeds of domestic plants used for food or future planting. The Saturday Science family program will explore the seeds of native plants—how they become food for wildlife or germinate to create the next generation of plants.
For our Monday Movie Matinee, we will screen A Murder of Crows, and weather permitting, the Environmental Exploration class will cover the basics of fossil hunting outdoors—though fossil hunts inside the Collins Learning Center are fun too.
There’s plenty to be thankful for this time of year, and we at Crossroads are especially grateful to the foundations and donors. Because of their support, our trails are open all day every day free of charge and we can offer free programs and activities for learners of all ages.
– by Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist
For more information, please check out our Crossroads calendar or stop by the Collins Learning Center and pick up a printed calendar. Our trails are open all day every day, free of charge, thanks to donors like you!
Crossroads at Big Creek Learning Center and Nature Preserve is located at 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay. Crossroads is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to inspiring stewardship of the environment through education, research, and outdoor experiences. We welcome your support.
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