- 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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Tale: “Over and Under the Pond”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Door County Librarian Beth Lokken as she reads the weekly tale, Over and Under the Pond written by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal. A secret underwater…
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Journeys with Joan – Great Lakes Fisheries
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Discover the wonders of our amazing Great Lakes fisheries. Suitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the…
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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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Talk: Creek Creatures
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesTake a closer look at the tiny creatures that tell big stories about water quality! Join Gretchen Recupero Schmelzer, a dedicated Water Action Volunteer (WAV), for an eye‑opening exploration of stream macroinvertebrates—the insects, crustaceans, and other small aquatic organisms that live in our creeks. These “creek macros” are powerful indicators of stream health. Gretchen will…
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Nighttime Bat Hike
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGrab your headlamps and join us on a night hike as we look and listen for local bats. Meet at our Ida Bay Preserve, 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay. Wear…
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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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THEME: Birds 📚 TALE: “The Birdwatchers” by Simon James
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: “The Birdwatchers”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Door County Librarian Beth Lokken as she reads the weekly tale, The Birdwatchers written by Simon James. Jess and Grandad return in this delightful follow-up to the popular The…
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Journeys with Joan – Fantastic Flyers
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Experience the mysteries of migration in our fields and woodlands. Some creatures travel 10,000 miles or more to make…
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Door Co Well Monitoring Program Results
FeaturedOnline WebinarThe University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Environmental Research and Innovation Center (ERIC), in collaboration with the Door County Department of Public Health, will conduct a study to build a database of groundwater quality in Door County. The public is invited to attend this free forum to discuss the findings of the onogoing well program that started…
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Talk: Birds
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesExperience the wonders of the breeding season through the eyes—and songs—of Door County’s birds! Join Paige Witek of the Door County Land Trust for an insightful guided hike exploring the…
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Bird Survey @ Ida Bay
FeaturedIda Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Crossroads bioinventory efforts to document bird species at our Ida Bay Preserve as part of our restoration efforts. We will be performing three point counts throughout the summer following the Breeding Bird atlas protocols. Participants need to dress for the weather and have the merlin bird ID app downloaded on their phone. We will…