- Trails are open 24/7 at no charge. Enjoy a Winnie-the-Pooh themed TRAIL TALES Storybook Walk.
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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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Start Your Bird Year List Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesFor 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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School’s Out Excursion: Family Fun in the Lab!
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesFamily 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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Science Saturdays – Meet the Red Squirrel
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesVideos, 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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Environmental Exploration – Big Creek in Winter
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGeared 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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Wandering Wednesday – Naturalist Led Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin 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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Science Saturdays – Ice
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesLearn 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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Environmental Exploration – Winter Meadows
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGeared 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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Wandering Wednesday – Naturalist Led Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin 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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Science Saturdays – Fit the Bill
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesThrough 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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Fish Tales: Where the Suckers Swim
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🎤 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 explores the fascinating journey of white suckers in Green Bay. Learn how acoustic tagging during spawning season reveals their post-spawning distribution throughout the bay. 🗓…
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Environmental Exploration – Seeps in Winter
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGeared 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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Wandering Wednesday – Naturalist Led Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin 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.