- 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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THEME: Creek Creatures 📚 TALE: “Over and Under the Pond” by Kate Messner
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing…
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Journeys with Joan – Great Lakes Fisheries
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Discover the wonders of our amazing Great Lakes fisheries. Suitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the…
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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…
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Talk: Creek Creatures
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesTake a closer look at the tiny creatures that tell big stories about water quality! Join Gretchen Recupero Schmelzer, a dedicated Water Action Volunteer (WAV), for an eye‑opening exploration of stream macroinvertebrates—the insects, crustaceans, and other small aquatic organisms that live in our creeks. These “creek macros” are powerful indicators of stream health. Gretchen will…
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Nighttime Bat Hike
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGrab your headlamps and join us on a night hike as we look and listen for local bats. Meet at our Ida Bay Preserve, 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay. Wear…
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THEME: Birds 📚 TALE: “The Birdwatchers” by Simon James
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing…
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Tale: “The Birdwatchers”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Door County Librarian Beth Lokken as she reads the weekly tale, The Birdwatchers written by Simon James. Jess and Grandad return in this delightful follow-up to the popular The…
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Journeys with Joan – Fantastic Flyers
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Experience the mysteries of migration in our fields and woodlands. Some creatures travel 10,000 miles or more to make…
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Talk: Birds
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesExperience the wonders of the breeding season through the eyes—and songs—of Door County’s birds! Join Paige Witek of the Door County Land Trust for an insightful guided hike exploring the…
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THEME: Butterflies 📚 TALE: “The Amazing Life Cycle of Butterflies” by Kay Barnham
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. TALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. TALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life…
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Tale: “The Amazing Life Cycle of Butterflies”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Door County Librarian Beth Lokken as she reads the weekly tale, The Amazing Life Cycle of Butterflies written by Kay Barnham and illustrated by Maddie Frost. Perfect for curious young readers, this beautifully illustrated picture book answers the question: How does a butterfly grow? Children will follow the fascinating transformation from tiny egg to crawling caterpillar,…
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Journeys with Joan – Butterflies
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Butterflies are masters of transformation. Seek summer butterflies in Crossroads’ gardens, meadows, and fields. Suitable for all ages. Registration…