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Posts by Lynn Michelsen
Frosty Mornings Offer a Window into Nature’s Hidden Science
As crisp autumn mornings arrive in Door County, many residents will begin to notice a familiar seasonal sight: delicate ice crystals sparkling across lawns, leaves, and windshields. While beautiful, frost…
Read MoreHoots, Hikes and Hundred Acre Wood
As autumn settles across Door County, the days grow shorter, the nights get cooler, and a different cast of wildlife begins to emerge. For those who take the time to…
Read MoreFall Blooms
Fall is often known for cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and colorful leaves, but let’s not forget about what is still blooming around us. While spring often gets most of the…
Read MoreAncient Travelers Fill Door County Skies as Fall Arrives
The skies above Door County are busy this time of year. While monarch butterflies and migratory birds often capture our attention, dragonflies are also making seasonal journeys through the region.…
Read MoreAutumn’s Transition is Underway
For those who take the time to look, autumn’s transition is already underway, even if summer’s warmth still lingers. Along the Lake Michigan shoreline, monarch butterflies are gathering before beginning…
Read MoreSigns of Fall
The signs of fall are already beginning to appear across Door County. Monarch butterflies are gathering along the Lake Michigan shoreline before making their journey south. Trees are quietly storing…
Read MoreFields of Gold, Trails of Discovery
As summer gradually gives way to autumn, the landscape at Crossroads at Big Creek is beginning its annual transformation. Vast seas of yellow and purple wildflowers blanket the preserves, signaling…
Read MoreAutumn’s Hidden Wonders
by Samantha Koyen, Executive Director The days are growing shorter, and the storms of fall roll in, accenting cooler nights and pleasantly warm days. As you wander into the woods,…
Read MoreComing Soon… Trails & Ales
Crossroads at Big Creek is excited to announce the return of Trails & Ales, now in its third year, on Saturday, September 12, from Noon to 3:30 p.m. at Crossroads.…
Read MoreWhen Door County Was Underwater: Exploring the Fossils Beneath Our Feet
Long before Door County’s forests, farms, and shorelines existed, the peninsula lay beneath a warm, shallow tropical sea teeming with life. Corals, crinoids, brachiopods, and other marine organisms thrived here…
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