- 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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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: Bees
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesDiscover the buzzing diversity of Door County’s bees with a special presentation by the Door County Beekeepers Club and explore the incredible diversity of bees that call our region home. From…
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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 bugspray…
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Flag Day Hike
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesWe will search for "Blue Flag" Iris on this guided hike. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity…
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THEME: Water 📚 TALE: “Creekfinding: A True Story” by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
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: “Creekfinding: A True Story”
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin Door County Librarian Beth Lokken as she reads the weekly tale, Creekfinding: A True Story written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Claudia McGehee. Once upon a time…
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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 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: Water
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesDive into the fascinating geology beneath our feet with Amanda Surfus of Door County Soil & Water! In this informative program, Amanda will explore how karst landscapes—formed from fractured limestone…
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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…
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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: Creek Creatures 📚 TALE: “Over and Under the Pond” by Kate Messner
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…