- 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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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 and Ales, and welcoming our new naturalist! Meet at the shop across from the Collins Learning Center. Dress for the outdoors. Bring a water bottle…
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Nature Center Closed; Trails Open 24/7
Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesThe Nature Center will be closed today. Trails and bathroom access at the Collins Learning Center are open all day, every day.
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Wandering Wednesday – Naturalist Led Hike
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash. Meet at our Ida Bay Preserve, 1195 Canal Road. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
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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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Monarch Migration Pop-Up Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Naturalist Jess Poppie for a guided stroll during the peak of monarch migration season. This approximately one-hour hike offers a chance to observe monarch butterflies as they journey south,…
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Junior Nature Club: Fall Session
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJunior Nature Club is a free, six-week outdoor adventure designed for preschool-aged children and their families to discover, explore, and connect with the natural world. Through stories, games, hands-on activities, and plenty of time to play and learn outdoors, children and caregivers will build curiosity, confidence, social connections, and a deeper appreciation for nature together.…
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Door County Beekeeper Club: Preparing Bees for Winter
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesThe Door County Beekeepers Club encourages community members to attend this monthly program to learn more about winterizing bees presented by Jonathan Parsons, Len Arsenault, and Max Martin. Preparing bees for winter! Yes, your bees are already preparing; are you ready? The club promotes the study, science and craft of beekeeping through education, encouragement and…
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Livestream: “Sinkhole Odyssey | Hidden Below”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin freshwater filmmakers and explorers Zach Melnick and Yvonne Drebert, creators of All Too Clear, for a remarkable live exploration of one of the Great Lakes' most extraordinary hidden environments.…
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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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Nature Club: Fall Session
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesCalling all young explorers! Nature Club is a free, six-week program for children ages 6-8 who love to discover, investigate, and learn about the outdoors. Each week, kids will connect…
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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 to celebrate with you! Are you a Crossroads volunteer? Join us for an evening of dinner, stories, and community! Dinner is on us... Taco bar!…
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Putting Up Your Harvest
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesCongratulations! Your vegetable garden has given you fresh produce, but what do you do with the bounty? Stacia Dick-Schuster will explain what to do with the garden as it ripens.…