- Trails are open 24/7 at no charge. Enjoy a Winnie-the-Pooh themed TRAIL TALES Storybook Walk.
EVENTSAT CROSSROADS
There’s almost always something happening at Crossroads! Whether you are looking for a guided hike, a guest lecture, community gatherings, or the chance to volunteer, our event calendar is an excellent place to find event details and learn of any last-minute changes.
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Are you curious about this mysterious mushroom? Join us for an open discussion on ethical harvesting, chaga tea preparation, and historical uses of this fascinating fungi! Afterwards, we'll gather around… |
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This slide show offers a scenic overview of the preserve throughout a year. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to… |
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A representative from the Open Door Bird Sanctuary will bring several live birds of prey for a program geared for families. Following the program, families can explore lab demo. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you! |
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The sun will set for the final time in 2025 at 4:18 p.m. Join a naturalist for this hike to The Cove Estuary to see the final sunset. Meet at… |
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For birders and folks that just like hiking, this outing will be an opportunity to search for birds in the Big Creek Preserve. No experience necessary, loaner binoculars available, and open to all ages. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors… 
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Family Science Fun at the Collins Learning Center Kids, parents, and grandparents—come explore science together in a hands-on lab setting! Expect simple (and possibly messy!) science activities that spark curiosity… |
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Videos, activities and a short hike will introduce the hyperactive Red Squirrels of Crossroads. This weekly family program is intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you! |
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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, this will be a hike along Big Creek, to see how weather conditions affect the water, and also observe signs of the creatures that visit the creek in winter. Dress for the weather. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning Center. Registration… |
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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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Learn the science behind ice... why it floats, why it is slippery, etc. This weekly family program is intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you! |
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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, we will search for signs of life in the winter meadows. Dress for the weather. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you. |
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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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Through hands-on demonstrations, learn how bird bills are like tools. This weekly family program is intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning… |
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🎤 Lecture Series Kickoff: “Where the Suckers Swim” 📅 Presented by Dr. Karen Murchie Director of Freshwater Research, Shedd Aquarium Join us for an engaging talk as Dr. Karen Murchie… |
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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, we will learn how insects and fungus survive in winter under tree bark. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you. |
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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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Learn the sleep habits of groundhogs and what we can learn from shadows. This weekly family program is intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet… |
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