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SUMMARY:Junior Nature Club: Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Junior 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. \n\nClasses are your choice of Tuesday or Wednesday from mid-September through mid-October. This is a family program\, so parents or guardians are required to stay and participate throughout each session. Siblings and other family members are warmly welcome to join the fun. \nWe meet rain\, snow\, or shine\, so come dressed for outdoor exploration and the changing weather. If conditions are too severe for outdoor activities\, we’ll move indoors for nature-themed games\, crafts\, and learning experiences. \nSpace is limited so please register here. \n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/junior-nature-club-fall-session-13/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260904T184734Z
CREATED:20260821T152947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T184734Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Get Artsy!
DESCRIPTION:🎨 Celebrate the changing of seasons by collecting leaves and creating a one of a kind piece of art. The leaves that are collected will be used to make prints in a personally designed ceramic dish and optional greeting card. This activity will include information about identifying leaves and plants. \n\n🎟️ All materials provided – just bring your curiosity! \n💛 Free & Open to the Public! \n📝 Please register below. Class size limited to 25.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/lets-get-artsy/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260831T150929Z
CREATED:20260831T150643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T150929Z
UID:9023-1789808400-1789815600@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Putting Up Your Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations! 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. \n\n\n\nLast May\, Stacia Dick-Schuster\, alumni Master Gardener\, gave a presentation on how to economize by growing your own vegetables. Now it is time to savor the superior taste and nutrition from your garden. If you are interested in ideas for putting up your harvest\, Stacia will present information to understand what to do with the flavorful vegetables. She will sweeten the pot with some door prizes. \nThis workshop\, co-sponsored by the Door County Seed Library(opens in new tab) and the Door County Master Gardeners Association\, is free and open to the public. \n🔗Event Details(opens in new tab)
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/dcmga-putting-up-your-harvest/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Third-party Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Door County Master Gardeners":MAILTO:webmaster@dcmga.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T161927Z
CREATED:20260819T163855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T161927Z
UID:8925-1789664400-1789669800@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:We’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! \n\nAre you a Crossroads volunteer? Join us for an evening of dinner\, stories\, and community! \n\nDinner is on us… Taco bar!\nBeer\, wine\, and soft drinks will be provided\nMeet fellow volunteers and get to know our new interpretive naturalist\n\n\nPlease RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. You’re welcome to bring a guest\, and children are welcome too!
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-night-2026/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260831T194129Z
CREATED:20260818T145353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T194129Z
UID:8886-1789650000-1789653600@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Nature Club: Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling 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 with nature through hands-on activities that encourage movement\, friendship\, and a lifelong sense of wonder. \n\nThe adventure begins September 17\, 2026\, and meets every Thursday from 1-2 p.m. through October 22. We explore rain or shine\, so be sure to dress for the weather. If conditions are too severe for outdoor activities\, we’ll bring the fun inside with nature-inspired projects and games. \n\nNature Club: Fall Session is full.\nWait List for Nature Club: 2026 Fall Session(opens in new tab)
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/nature-club-fall-session/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260817T203828Z
CREATED:20260817T203828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T203828Z
UID:8876-1789565400-1789569000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist Led Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-93/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260916T150009Z
CREATED:20260831T145317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T150009Z
UID:7905-1789552800-1789560000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Livestream: "Sinkhole Odyssey | Hidden Below"
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nBeginning at 10:00 a.m. CST\, Melnick and Drebert will partner with Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Great Lakes Now for the first-ever live broadcast from Middle Island Sinkhole\, an underwater time capsule located 80 feet beneath the surface of Lake Huron. \nUsing a high-tech remotely operated vehicle (ROV)\, the team will descend into the sinkhole alongside advanced divers as they collect samples from the unique microbial mats thriving on the lakebed. The livestream will offer a rare\, real-time look at this fascinating ecosystem and the scientific research taking place below the surface. \nDuring Sinkhole Odyssey | Hidden Below\, visitors will journey into an underwater world that closely resembles conditions on Earth more than 2.5 billion years ago. While the natural world above prepares for winter\, participants will discover the remarkable life forms and ecosystems hidden deep beneath Lake Huron\, gaining insight into a landscape that may hold clues to the origins of life on our planet. \nYou won’t miss this unique opportunity to explore one of the Great Lakes’ most remarkable underwater environments and experience a world unlike any other. \nRegistration: Not required\nAdmission: Free and open to the public\nRuntime: 120 minutes
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/sinkhole-odyssey/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T135150Z
CREATED:20260120T212404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T135150Z
UID:7775-1789493400-1789504200@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Door County Beekeeper Club: Preparing Bees for Winter
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nPreparing bees for winter! Yes\, your bees are already preparing; are you ready? \nThe club promotes the study\, science and craft of beekeeping through education\, encouragement and community for all Door County beekeepers\, and raises awareness to the benefits of bees for our environment\, ecology and local economy. \nFree – registration not required. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/door-county-beekeeper-club-winterizing-2/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Third-party Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Door County Beekeepers Club":MAILTO:contact@doorcountybeekeepersclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T183447Z
CREATED:20260818T151844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T183447Z
UID:8903-1789466400-1789470000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Junior Nature Club: Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:Junior 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. \n\nClasses are your choice of Tuesday or Wednesday from mid-September through mid-October. This is a family program\, so parents or guardians are required to stay and participate throughout each session. Siblings and other family members are warmly welcome to join the fun. \nWe meet rain\, snow\, or shine\, so come dressed for outdoor exploration and the changing weather. If conditions are too severe for outdoor activities\, we’ll move indoors for nature-themed games\, crafts\, and learning experiences. \nSpace is limited so please register here. \n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/junior-nature-club-fall-session-12/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260911T163752Z
CREATED:20260911T163107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T163752Z
UID:9151-1789399800-1789403400@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Migration Pop-Up Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join 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\, learn about their incredible migration\, and discover the habitats and native plants that support them along the way. Bring your curiosity and enjoy a relaxed walk while experiencing one of nature’s most remarkable annual events. 🦋 \nWhile monarch sightings vary from day to day\, we’ll explore the habitats that support these remarkable travelers and learn about their incredible migration journey. \nRegistration is not required. This program is free and open to the public and will start at the Collins Learning Center at Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan\, Sturgeon Bay.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/pop-up-monarch/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T153000
DTSTAMP:20260923T185651Z
CREATED:20251008T190004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T185651Z
UID:7148-1789214400-1789227000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Trails & Ales
DESCRIPTION:🌲🍺 Hike. Sip. Explore.\n2026 Ale Trail \n(opens in new tab) 2026 Beer List \nStroll the trails and enjoy beer from all of the finest brewmasters in Door & Kewaunee Counties! \nThe Ale Trail is approximately one-half mile long and includes beer sampling stations from all of the Door County and Kewaunee County breweries. (Learn more about the breweries here.) \n\n🐷 Feeling hungry? Grab a bite from Sloppy Hog BBQ(opens in new tab). \n Feeling lucky? During the event\, guests can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win brewery‑themed and Door County-themed prizes. \n🎵 Plus\, enjoy live music from Soul Aire! \n Trails & Ales will be held rain or shine. If trail conditions become unsafe due to weather\, the event will move to the grounds in and around the Collins Learning Center.  \n\n All proceeds from Trails & Ales support programming and outreach at Crossroads at Big Creek. \n  \n\nThank you\, 2026 Trails & Ales Sponsors!\n\n\nHALF BARREL LEVEL \n \n(opens in new tab) \n  \nQUARTER BARREL LEVEL \n(opens in new tab) \n  \nGROWLER LEVEL \nCTI Hospitality\, Inc.(opens in new tab)\n  \nFLIGHT LEVEL \nERA Starr Realty(opens in new tab)\nKerberRose(opens in new tab)\nThe Lodge at Leathem Smith(opens in new tab)\nPinkert Law Firm\, LLP(opens in new tab)\nShorewest Realtors(opens in new tab)\n  \nTAP LEVEL \nAhlswede Inc.(opens in new tab) \nCulligan Sturgeon Bay(opens in new tab) \nDoor Landscape & Nursery(opens in new tab) \nNicolet National Bank(opens in new tab) \nLa Vine’s Ice Company(opens in new tab) \nThe Thirsty Cow Taphouse(opens in new tab) \n\n\n2026 Sponsorship Form(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n2026 Raffle Prize Donor Form(opens in new tab) \n\n  \nStay in the know.Check out the Trails & Ales Facebook page!
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/trails-ales-2026/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Fundraiser,Special Event,Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T143000
DTSTAMP:20260821T145029Z
CREATED:20260821T145029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T145029Z
UID:8952-1788960600-1788964200@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist Led Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at our Ida Bay Preserve\, 1195 Canal Road. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-96/
LOCATION:Ida Bay Preserve\, 1195 Canal Road\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260323T190836Z
CREATED:20260323T190836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T190836Z
UID:8200-1788739200-1788825599@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Nature Center Closed; Trails Open 24/7
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Center will be closed today. Trails and bathroom access at the Collins Learning Center are open all day\, every day.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/nature-center-closed-trails-open-24-7-23/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T163258Z
CREATED:20260819T162234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T163258Z
UID:8916-1788512400-1788519600@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Habitat Healers: Trail Spruce Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Crossroads Staff as we spruce up our trail\, getting ready for our fall and winter seasons! \nTasks include cleaning storybook signs\, trimming up branches\, cutting back areas for Trails and Ales\, and welcoming our new naturalist! \nMeet at the shop across from the Collins Learning Center. Dress for the outdoors. Bring a water bottle if you’d like. \nClick here for more information or to sign up to help.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/habitat-healers-trail-spruce-up/
LOCATION:Ida Bay Preserve\, 1195 Canal Road\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T143000
DTSTAMP:20260817T203753Z
CREATED:20260817T203753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T203753Z
UID:8396-1788355800-1788359400@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist Led Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-86/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T191825Z
CREATED:20260629T161859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191825Z
UID:8729-1788098400-1788105600@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging Day
DESCRIPTION:Monarchs may be the most widely recognized butterflies around\, but how much do you know about their life cycle and migration? Guest naturalist Karen Newbern will offer a fascinating program on the life cycle of these well-known insects. She will also describe the amazing migration these orange and black butterflies will make to isolated forest groves in Mexico where they will overwinter. \n\nAfter the talk Karen will demonstrate the method for tagging monarchs. Then participants\, armed with insect nets\, will venture out into the meadows at Crossroads to catch\, tag and release the monarchs\, assuming weather conditions and monarch migration patterns cooperate.\n\nThis program is being co-sponsored by Wild Ones-Door Peninsula and Crossroads at Big Creek.\n\nReservations not required. Suitable for all ages. Free and open to the public. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/monarch-tagging-day-3/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Third-party Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T143000
DTSTAMP:20260326T162459Z
CREATED:20260326T162459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162459Z
UID:8398-1787751000-1787754600@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist Led Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-92/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260521T151119Z
CREATED:20260324T191838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T151119Z
UID:8327-1787529600-1788134399@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:THEME: Summer Wrap Up 📚 TALE: "Hiking Day" by Anne Rockwell & Lizzie Rockwell
DESCRIPTION:🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail.\nThe storytelling continues… Join us for new TRAIL TALES every month starting in September! \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities for kids of all ages. \nMore details.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/summer-wrap-up/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260805T191954Z
CREATED:20260323T191249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T191954Z
UID:8235-1787389200-1787403600@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Door County Beekeeper Club: Community Honey Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Door County Beekeepers Club for their annual Honey Harvest! Learn about the process of harvesting honey\, taste different varieties\, and stock up on sweet treats for the winter.  \n \nThe club promotes the study\, science and craft of beekeeping through education\, encouragement and community for all Door County beekeepers\, and raises awareness to the benefits of bees for our environment\, ecology and local economy. \n\n\n 
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/door-county-beekeeper-club-community-honey-harvest-2/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Third-party Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Door County Beekeepers Club":MAILTO:contact@doorcountybeekeepersclub.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260716T152219Z
CREATED:20260326T161926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T152219Z
UID:8380-1787234400-1787238000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Talk: Ancient Silurian Seas
DESCRIPTION:Travel back hundreds of millions of years to a time when Door County was covered by a warm\, shallow sea! Join Naturalist Coggin Heeringa for a fascinating program exploring the ancient Silurian seas and the fossils they left behind. \n\nCoggin will guide participants through Door County’s deep geological past\, explaining how coral reefs\, marine invertebrates\, and other sea life flourished here during the Silurian Period—long before dinosaurs or even land plants existed. Learn how fossils such as corals\, brachiopods\,  and crinoids formed\, where they can still be found today\, and what they reveal about Earth’s changing climate and environments over time. \nThis accessible and story‑rich program will help you recognize common local fossils and understand their connection to Door County’s distinctivedolomite bedrock\, escarpment\, and shorelines. Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned rock hounds alike\, this talk brings ancient geology to life through science\, history\, and hands‑on discovery. \n🐚 Drop in — no registration required\n🐚 Free and open to the public\n🐚 All ages welcome! \nJoin us to uncover the fossilized remains of a long‑vanished sea and gain a deeper appreciation for the ancient forces that shaped the peninsula we know today. \n\n SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM from June 8 – August 17. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays from June 11 – August 20. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM from June 16 – August 18 with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/talk-fossils/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T143000
DTSTAMP:20260326T162429Z
CREATED:20260326T162429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162429Z
UID:8395-1787146200-1787149800@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist Led Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-91/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260326T172232Z
CREATED:20260120T211722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T172232Z
UID:7770-1787074200-1787085000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Door County Beekeeper Club: Winterizing
DESCRIPTION:The Door County Beekeepers Club encourages community members to attend this monthly program to learn more about winterizing. \nThe club promotes the study\, science and craft of beekeeping through education\, encouragement and community for all Door County beekeepers\, and raises awareness to the benefits of bees for our environment\, ecology and local economy. \nFree – registration not required. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/door-county-beekeeper-club-winterizing/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Third-party Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Door County Beekeepers Club":MAILTO:contact@doorcountybeekeepersclub.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000
DTSTAMP:20260323T185704Z
CREATED:20260323T185704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T185704Z
UID:8226-1787058000-1787058000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Journeys with Joan - Finding Fossils
DESCRIPTION:Join our naturalist\, Joan Wilkie\, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! \nDiscover how plants and animals from an ancient sea transformed into the fossils we find at Crossroads. \nSuitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to donors like you! \nJourneys with Joan 2026 Summer Schedule \n 
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/journeys-with-joan-finding-fossils-4/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T143000
DTSTAMP:20260716T151809Z
CREATED:20260326T161307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151809Z
UID:8372-1786975200-1786977000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Tale: "Curious About Fossils"
DESCRIPTION:Join us as our weekly story\, Curious About Fossils written by Kate Waters\, is read aloud. \nAren’t you curious about what Earth was like long ago? What creatures lived before us? What happened to the dinosaurs? \nCurious about Fossils explains why and where fossils form and looks at the colorful lives and important discoveries of some of the great early fossil hunters and collectors\, including Mary Anning who unearthed the first ichthyosaur skeleton; Richard Owen who coined the word dinosaur; and Barnum Brown\, who discovered the first remains of a T-rex. Then the adventure continues into modern times\, where scientists on fossil hunts in places like North Dakota’s Hell Creek Formation use computers and other technology to dig up the fossilized bones\, teeth\, and even poop that provide clues to the past. \nA must read for every kid who’s ever collected a shark tooth or trilobite! \n🌿 Meet in front of the Collins Learning Center\n🌿 Drop in — no registration required\n🌿 Free and open to the public\n🌿 All ages welcome!\n🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM through August 17. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays through August 20. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM through August 18 with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.\n 
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/tale-curious-about-fossils/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260716T151841Z
CREATED:20260324T191439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151841Z
UID:8325-1786924800-1787529599@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:THEME: Fossils 📚 TALE: "Curious About Fossils" by Kate Waters
DESCRIPTION:🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM through August 17. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays through August 20. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM through August 18 with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.\n 
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/fossils/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260807T152725Z
CREATED:20260326T161748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T152725Z
UID:8378-1786629600-1786633200@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Talk: Heritage Garden
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and discover how gardens once shaped daily life in Door County! Join Ruth Wasson of the Door County Master Gardeners Association for a guided tour and discussion of the garden at Heritage Village\, part of the Door County Historical Society. \n\nThis special program will explore how plants were traditionally grown and used for food\, medicine\, and household purposes\, offering insight into the practical and cultural importance of historic gardening practices. Dina and Ruth will highlight heritage plant varieties\, period‑inspired garden design\, and the ways early settlers worked in harmony with the land and seasons. \nThrough storytelling\, plant knowledge\, and hands‑on observation\, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for how gardens connect history\, culture\, and sustainability. Whether you’re interested in gardening\, local history\, or both\, this program brings the past to life through the plants that sustained it. \n🌱 Meet at the Heritage Garden at Heritage Village (across from the Collins Learning Center)\n🌱 Drop in — registration not required\n🌱 Free and open to the public\n🌱 All ages welcome! \nJoin us for a stroll through history and discover how heritage gardens preserve stories\, skills\, and seeds for future generations. \n\n SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/talk-heritage-garden/
LOCATION:Heritage Village\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, Wisconsin\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T143000
DTSTAMP:20260326T162403Z
CREATED:20260326T162403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162403Z
UID:8393-1786541400-1786545000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist Led Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-90/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Wandering-Wednesdays-Spring.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260323T185627Z
CREATED:20260323T185627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T185627Z
UID:8224-1786453200-1786453200@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Journeys with Joan - Finding Fossils
DESCRIPTION:Join our naturalist\, Joan Wilkie\, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! \nDiscover how plants and animals from an ancient sea transformed into the fossils we find at Crossroads. \nSuitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to donors like you! \nJourneys with Joan 2026 Summer Schedule \n 
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/journeys-with-joan-finding-fossils-3/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Journeys-with-Joan.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T143000
DTSTAMP:20260716T151650Z
CREATED:20260326T160014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151650Z
UID:8368-1786370400-1786372200@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:Tale: "Plants Can't Sit Still"
DESCRIPTION:Join us as our weekly story\, Plants Can’t Sit Still written by Rebecca E. Hirsch and illustrated by Mia Posada\, is read aloud. \nYou might be surprised by all ways plants can move. Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away\, but they definitely don’t sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it’s a sunflower\, a Venus flytrap\, or an exotic plant like an exploding cucumber\, this fascinating picture book shows just how excitingly active plants really are. \n\n🌿 Meet in front of the Collins Learning Center\n🌿 Drop in — no registration required\n🌿 Free and open to the public\n🌿 All ages welcome!\n🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/tale-plants-cant-sit-still/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260716T151610Z
CREATED:20260324T191339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151610Z
UID:8323-1786320000-1786924799@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
SUMMARY:THEME: Plants 📚 TALE: "Plants Can't Sit Still" by Rebecca Hirsch
DESCRIPTION:🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.\n 
URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/plants/
LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org
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