- 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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Volunteering
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Bird Survey @ Ida Bay
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Crossroads bioinventory efforts to document bird species at our Ida Bay Preserve as part of our restoration efforts. We will be performing three point counts throughout the summer following the Breeding Bird atlas protocols. Participants need to dress for the weather and have the merlin bird ID app downloaded on their phone. We will…
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Habitat Healers: Trail Spruce Up
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Crossroads Staff as we spruce up our trail, getting ready for our fall and winter seasons! Tasks include cleaning storybook signs, trimming up branches, cutting back areas for Trails…
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Trails & Ales
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🌲🍺 Hike. Sip. Explore. 2026 Ale Trail (opens in new tab) 2026 Beer List Stroll the trails and enjoy beer from all of the finest brewmasters in Door & Kewaunee…
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Volunteer Appreciation Night
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesWe've accomplished some incredible things this year, and none of it would have been possible without our amazing volunteers! To show our appreciation for your time, energy, and dedication, we'd love…
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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 jack-o-lanterns will help light the trail during "Trails and Treats" later this month. After the event, families are welcome to take their pumpkins home to…
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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 on leashes are welcome to join the fun! 📅 No registration required 💰 Free and open to the public, thanks to the generosity of our amazing sponsors.…
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Habitat Healers: Ida Bay Hand Seeding
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesWorking with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to hand-seed six acres of woodland meadow at the Ida Bay Preserve. Volunteers will help plant a mix of native wildflowers and…
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Thankful Luminary-lit Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesLuminary Trail Walk & Campfire Gathering Take a stroll along one of our trails, beautifully lit by the enchanting glow of luminaries. When you return, cozy up around a toasty…
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Deck the Halls at Crossroads
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesWe will gather branches and other items to create a natural Christmas to put up holiday decor at the Collins Learning Center. Dress for the weather. Treats will be served.…
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Luminary-lit Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesLuminary Trail Walk & Campfire Gathering Take a stroll along one of our trails, beautifully lit by the enchanting glow of luminaries. When you return, cozy up around a toasty…
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Luminary-lit Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesLuminary Trail Walk & Campfire Gathering Take a stroll along one of our trails, beautifully lit by the enchanting glow of luminaries. When you return, cozy up around a toasty…
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Fire & Ice Festival Weekend Luminary-lit Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesLuminary Trail Walk & Campfire Gathering Help kick-off Sturgeon Bay's Fire & Ice Festival weekend with a candle-lit walk. Join us for a roughly one-mile walk on our trails in the enchanting glow of luminaries. Once the luminaries guide you back to the nature center take some time to warm up around a toasty campfire…