- 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.
CALENDAR
Volunteering
Events
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Collins Learning Center Cleaning Day
Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesHelp us clean up the Collins Learning center in preparations for a summer of activities! Want to help out with this event?
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Nighttime Bat Hike at Crossroads
Ida Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGrab your headlamps and walking sticks for a fun, casual, and educational guided hike through one of our trails. Explore Crossroads after dark while listening and looking for the bats that live on the property. Hikes will last roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour and take place on the Logger and Encampment trails at Crossroad's…
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15th Annual Crossroads Trail Run
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesCelebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Crossroads Trail Run! Door County’s first trail run welcomes runners & walkers of all ages and abilities to choose a 2k, 5k, or 10k distance at Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve on June 15th, 2024 at 8:00 am, with chip-timing to allow for a staggered start by route.…
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CANCELLED – Nighttime Bat Hike at Crossroads
Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesCANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Grab your headlamps and walking sticks for a fun, casual, and educational guided hike through one of our trails. Explore Crossroads after dark while listening and looking for the bats that live on the property. Hikes will last roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour and take place on the Creek…
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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 County breweries: Bridge Up Brewing Company, Door County Brewing Co. Taproom and DCBC Eats, Hacienda Beer Co., One Barrel Brewing Co. Door County, Peach Barn…
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Pumpkin Carving Night
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesCome carve a pumpkin with friends and family! Pumpkins and carving tools provided. We will start the program with a short science video called "Dissecting a Pumpkin." Jack-o-lanterns will be…
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Trails & Treats
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesKick off the "Hallow-days" and trick o' treat on our luminary and jack 'o lantern lit trails! Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to to the…
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DCMGA – Native Seed Collection Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesLearn about the importance of native plants and collect native seeds for your personal garden. Participants will be invited to collect native seeds fromthe Crossroads' meadow. The event will start…
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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 natural items to create a natural Christmas to put up holiday decor at the Collins Learning Center. Dress for the weather. Treats will be served. Click here to volunteer.
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Luminary-lit Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesTake a walk on one of our trails in the enchanting glow of luminaries. Then when you get back, warm up around a toasty campfire with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy the company of good people. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leashes. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors…
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2024 Christmas Bird Count
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesHelp us find and identify local bird species while adding to over a century of community science data! Want to participate? Email info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org for more details. Take as much or as little time as you'd like. Crossroads has loaner binoculars available.
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Luminary-lit Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesTake a roughly half-mile walk on one of our trails in the enchanting glow of luminaries. Then when you get back, warm up around a toasty campfire with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy the company of good people. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leashes. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks…