- 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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Trails & Ales
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesStroll the trails and enjoy beer from the finest brewmasters in Door County! The Ale Trail is approximately one-third mile long and includes beer sampling stations from all eight Door…
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Monarch Tagging Day
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Wild Ones-Door Peninsula and Crossroads at Big Creek for our annual monarch tagging program. Starting in the lecture hall, Naturalist Karen Newbern will describes the monarch life cycle and migration patterns. Then (hopefully, since migration tends to be weather driven) participants are invited to help capture and tag these stunning orange and black butterflies…
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Volunteer Appreciation Night
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesWe've accomplished some amazing things this year, and it's all thanks to our dedicated volunteers! Now its time to thank you for all your time and hard work. Are you a Crossroads volunteer? If so, you're invited to join us for dinner and stories of volunteering! Dinner is on us! (a "plus one" and children…
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Monday Movie Matinee – “Bats of Wisconsin”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesDiscover the Secret Lives of Wisconsin’s Bats!Join Jennifer Redell, bat biologist with the Wisconsin DNR, as she unveils the mysteries of these fascinating creatures and explains why bats are vital to our ecosystems. Enjoy this free screening. Open to the public. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.
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Monday Movie Matinee – “Beauty on the Wing”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesBeauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monach Butterfly reveals the interconnection between the butterfly’s habitat and wildflowers and the importance of conserving their ecosystems Enjoy this free screening.…
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Wild Ones Presentation: “Trees for Bees”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States“Native trees and shrubs form the backbone of healthy pollinator habitat. They offer abundant, high-quality nectar and pollen precisely when bees need them most, while also supporting the complex…
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Mushroom Club – Fall Fungi Fest
Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesSponsored by the Door Peninsula Mushroom Club. Mushrooms growers, vendors, artisans, and food samples! Introduction to Identifying Mushrooms at 10:00 am Presentation on Growing Mushrooms Indoors at 12:00 pm Held…
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Monday Movie Matinee – “The Snowy Owl”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesAn intimate look at the snowy owl, a bird made popular by Harry Potter’s faithful companion Hedwig. Filmmakers take us deep into the owl’s tundra home. Enjoy this free screening.…
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Pumpkin Carving Night
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🎃 Bring your friends and family for a festive fall gathering! Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving event where pumpkins and carving tools are provided—just bring your creativity! 🕯️ Your…
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Trails & Treats
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🌕 Kick off the spooky season with a magical evening on the trail! 🌕 🎃 Trick-or-treat along our luminary-lit paths, glowing with jack-o-lanterns carved by the community. 🐾 Well-behaved dogs…
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Monday Movie Matinee: Geology Videos of Door County
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesEnjoy excerpts from WPT Hometown Stories, Ridge & Swale, and the Niagara Escarpment of Door County. Free and open to the public. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Part of…
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School’s Out Excursion – Weird by Nature – Vultures & More
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesA representative from the Open Door Bird Sanctuary will bring several live birds, including a Vulture, Kestral and Falcon for a program geared for families. Following the program, families can…