- 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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Fire & Ice Festival Weekend Science Saturday – Ice Harvest Demonstrations
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesAs part of Sturgeon Bay's Fire & Ice Festival weekend, volunteers from the Madden Tool Museum will demonstrate how ice was harvested in Sturgeon Bay in the 1800s. Demonstrations will be held in the Collins Learning Center Gardens with historical videos screened in the Learning Center throughout the afternoon. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.…
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Environmental Exploration – Winter Wander
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 hike off-trail. Snowshoes provided if necessary. 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 – Indoor Fossil Hunt
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesHunt for fossils in the indoor stonework of the Collins Learning Center. This weekly family program is intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at…
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Environmental Exploration – Science of Sliding
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGeared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, about why and how sliding occurs. Indoor/ outdoor program so dress for the weather. Meet in the lab…
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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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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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Fish Tales: How Did Pacific Salmon Find Their Way to Door County?
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesUpcoming Presentation: How Did Pacific Salmon Find Their Way to Door County? 🎤 Speaker: Lee Kernen, Retired WDNR Director of the Bureau of Fisheries Management Join Lee Kernen for a fascinating firsthand account of the origins of the Pacific salmon program in Door County and Lake Michigan. As a key figure in Wisconsin’s fisheries history,…
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School’s Out Excursion: Sliding!
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesIndoor/Outdoor program about why and how sliding occurs. 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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Science Saturdays – Leap Year in Nature
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesLearn why we have a leap year…what it means? 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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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 is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
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Nature Investigators – Predator/ Prey Games
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGeared for school‑age kids, all are invited to dive into weekly, hands‑on nature adventures! Each session explores a new environmental mystery — this week predator–prey relationships. Guided by curiosity and…