- 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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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…
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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: Butterflies
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesCreate a garden that truly comes alive with color and motion! Join Karen Newbern, Nursery Manager at Door Landscape & Nursery, for an inspiring program on designing a butterfly garden that supports both beauty and biodiversity. Karen will share practical guidance on selecting the right plants to attract butterflies throughout their entire life cycle—from egg…
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THEME: Mammals 📚 TALE: “The Busy Tree” by Jennifer Ward
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 Busy Tree”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Door County Librarian Beth Lokken as she reads the weekly tale, The Busy Tree written by Jennifer Ward and illustrated by Lisa Falkenstern. Spectacular illustrations rendered in oil paint, and a rhyming text that describes a tree’s activities from its roots to its branches, introduce young readers to the amazing activities that go on…
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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 not required. Open to the public and free thanks to donors like you! Journeys with Joan 2026 Summer Schedule
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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: Animal Adaptations
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesDiscover how Wisconsin’s mammals are perfectly equipped to survive and thrive in a changing environment! Join Chris Kratcha, Wisconsin DNR Game Warden, for an engaging program exploring the fascinating adaptations of mammals found across Door County and beyond. From thick winter coats and fat reserves to keen senses, powerful claws, and specialized diets, mammals have…