- 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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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…
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DCMGA Seminar: Gardening with Natives for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesThis Door County Master Gardeners Association event will feature two presentations AND includes lunch. Native Shrubs and Trees for the Birds and Bees. Learn about the rich diversity of woody plants native to the upper Midwest and the benefits of incorporating them into your home landscape to help attract and sustain a diversity of bird and…
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Science Saturday – Sedimentary Rocks
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesWhy do sedimentary rocks have layers unlike other rocks? Find out during this week’s Science Saturday. This program is intended for school aged children, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. Part of Wisconsin Science Festival
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Monday Movie Matinee – “Owls: The Ultimate Night Predator”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🦉 The owl’s incredible sight and hearing are second to none in the animal world, and its ability to fly in utter silence is nothing short of remarkable. This film explores how owls reign as the lords of darkness. Enjoy this free screening. Open to the public. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.
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Environmental Exploration – Seeds
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGeared for elementary students, all ages are invited to hike to the meadow to learn how native plants develop and disperse seeds. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning…
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Wild Ones Presentation: Restoring Little Things That Run the World
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesSo how do we create beautiful landscapes brimming with life; landscapes that support the pollinators, herbivores, detritivores, predators and parasitoids that run the ecosystems we depend on? Tallamy will remind us of the many essential roles insects play, and describe the simple changes we must make in our landscapes and our attitudes to keep insects…
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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. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
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Science Saturday – Hexagons
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin this indoor program as we explore hexagons, in particular "hexagons in winter." This weekly family program is intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you!
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DCMGA: Growing Together Education Series – Establishing a Bee Lawn
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesBecause turf grass doesn't provide food for pollinators, University of Minnesota researcher Kristine Moncada presents a video on the research behind bee lawns, about the best bee lawn plant species, how to establish and maintain bee lawns, and much more. Learn about this proactive way to provide food resources for pollinators by intentionally incorporating flowers…
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Environmental Exploration – Food Webs
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesLearn how the sun's energy is captured by plants, then moves through the food chain. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you.
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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. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
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THE FISH THIEF: A Great Lakes Mystery
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🎬 Free Screening + Live Q&A Event A Deadly Invader Destroying People’s Lives... Tenacious Scientists Equally Determined To Defeat It Join us for a powerful documentary that uncovers the mystery behind the near disappearance of the most prized fish in the Great Lakes—the largest freshwater ecosystem on Earth. This ecological collapse devastated jobs, businesses, towns, tribal…
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