- 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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THEME: Geology 📚 TALE: “When You Find the Right Rock” by Mary Lyn Ray
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. TALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. TALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life…
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Tale: “When You Find the Right Rock”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Door County Librarian Beth Lokken as she reads the weekly tale, When You Find the Right Rock written by Mary Lyn Ray and illustrated by Felicita Sala. Somewhere, a rock is waiting for you. One just the right color for your windowsill, or just the right shape for drawing a face. Maybe it is…
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Journeys with Joan – Rocks & Caves of Door County
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Explore the Door County geology just below our feet. Suitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the…
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Wandering Wednesday: Trees Along the Creek
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Certified Master Naturalist and Door County Land Trust hike leader Joe Kopec for a guided walk through the Crossroads plantation and surrounding trails. We'll begin by sharing our favorite trees…
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Talk: Geology 101 – Learning Rocks
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesUncover the rocky foundation of Door County with Brian Forest of the Door County Land Trust in this engaging Geology 101 program focused on learning to recognize and understand rocks. Brian will introduce participants to the basic types of rocks and explain how they form, what clues they hold about ancient environments, and why Door…
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THEME: Mushrooms 📚 TALE: “Mushrooms Know: Wisdom from Our Friends the Fungi” by Kallie George
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing…
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Tale: “Mushrooms Know: Wisdom from Our Friends the Fungi”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Door County Librarian Beth Lokken as she reads the weekly tale, Mushrooms Know: Wisdom from Our Friends the Fungi written by Kallie George and illustrated by Sara Gillingham. Mushrooms always wear their thinking caps. They know so many things. This vibrant and informative book shares the fascinating lessons that fungi can teach us: that…
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Journeys with Joan – Glaciers to Great Lakes
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Wisconsin has an amazing gift – our Great Lakes! We’ll explore how glacial ice has transformed our landscapes. Suitable…
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Wandering Wednesday – Naturalist-Led Wildflower 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 thanks to our donors.
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Talk: Mushrooms
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesStep into the fascinating and often mysterious world of fungi with Mike Marit of the Door Peninsula Mushroom Club! This engaging program will introduce participants to the incredible diversity of mushrooms found in Door County and the vital roles they play in our local ecosystems. Mike will explore how to recognize common mushrooms, explain the…
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THEME: Plants 📚 TALE: “Plants Can’t Sit Still” by Rebecca Hirsch
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United States🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing…
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Tale: “Plants Can’t Sit Still”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin us as our weekly story, Plants Can't Sit Still written by Rebecca E. Hirsch and illustrated by Mia Posada, is read aloud. You 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…