- This is the peak of the "Aster Show" at Crossroads. Just how many shades of purple are there?
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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Calendar of Events
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Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
2 events,
Archaeology Outreach
Archaeology Outreach
Learners of all ages are invited to observe or take part in our Fall Archaeological Dig under the supervision of a team of professional archaeologists. Learn about the foodways of the Woodland Era people who are thought to have lived, at least seasonally, beside the estuary. We provide gloves, instructions and supervision. Please park in…
Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
3 events,
Archaeology Outreach
Archaeology Outreach
Learners of all ages are invited to observe or take part in our Fall Archaeological Dig under the supervision of a team of professional archaeologists. Learn about the foodways of the Woodland Era people who are thought to have lived, at least seasonally, beside the estuary. We provide gloves, instructions and supervision. Please park in…
Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
Crossroads Bird Club
Crossroads Bird Club
Bird Club – a gathering of people who love birds – meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Whether you're a life-long birder or newly interested we invite you to come learn about all things bird and birding-related. Want to help out with this event or others? Click here to find out how you…
2 events,
Archaeology Outreach
Archaeology Outreach
Learners of all ages are invited to observe or take part in our Fall Archaeological Dig under the supervision of a team of professional archaeologists. Learn about the foodways of the Woodland Era people who are thought to have lived, at least seasonally, beside the estuary. We provide gloves, instructions and supervision. Please park in…
Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
2 events,
Archaeology Outreach
Archaeology Outreach
Learners of all ages are invited to observe or take part in our Fall Archaeological Dig under the supervision of a team of professional archaeologists. Learn about the foodways of the Woodland Era people who are thought to have lived, at least seasonally, beside the estuary. We provide gloves, instructions and supervision. Please park in…
Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
2 events,
Archaeology Outreach
Archaeology Outreach
Learners of all ages are invited to observe or take part in our Fall Archaeological Dig under the supervision of a team of professional archaeologists. Learn about the foodways of the Woodland Era people who are thought to have lived, at least seasonally, beside the estuary. We provide gloves, instructions and supervision. Please park in…
Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
3 events,
Bird Club: Birding Field Trip
Bird Club: Birding Field Trip
It may not be the first Tuesday of the month, but we wanted to get out and watch some birds. Join Erik Ost and Coggin Heeringa for an early morning birding hike at the Cove Preserve. We will meet at the Collins Learning Center before heading to the Cove. Crossroads can provide birding equipment and…
Science Saturdays: Fossils
Science Saturdays: Fossils
Immerse yourself in a weekly science topic with our naturalists. Get hands-on with experiments, activities, crafts and more with a different topic each week as we explore the "What? Where? When? Why? and How?" of the world around us. This week we will be exploring fossils Science Saturdays is a free, family-friendly program geared toward…
Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
1 event,
Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
0 events,
1 event,
DPAS Monthly Meeting
DPAS Monthly Meeting
The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society (DPAS) typically meets monthly at 7:00pm on the second Tuesday of the month at the Ray and Ruthie Stonecipher Astronomy Center, 2200 Utah Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI. DPAS operates and maintains the Leif Everson Observatory. This is equipped with a PlaneWave Instruments 17 inch f/6.8 Corrected Dall-Kirkham Astrograph telescope on…
0 events,
1 event,
Dyslexia – Why Reading Can Be Difficult
Dyslexia – Why Reading Can Be Difficult
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Pathways Toward Literacy, LLC is hosting a presentation by Jeanne Schopf on Dyslexia and reading difficulties. Jeanne Schopf, M.Ed. NBCT, C-SLDI is an experienced Literacy Coach, Educator, and Dyslexia Interventionist with a demonstrated impact of working in the primary/secondary populations. For more information, please visit www.pathwaystowardsliteracy.com
1 event,
Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
3 events,
Science Saturdays: Leaves and Galls
Science Saturdays: Leaves and Galls
Immerse yourself in a weekly science topic with our naturalists. Get hands-on with experiments, activities, crafts and more with a different topic each week as we explore the "What? Where? When? Why? and How?" of the world around us. This week we will be exploring leaves and galls. Science Saturdays is a free, family-friendly program…
Tours of the Hanson House
Tours of the Hanson House
Visit the pioneer home of Hans and Bertha Hanson and learn about life in the 1880s. Hands-on activities for kids. No reservations needed. The Hanson House is located at 2200 Utah across from the Cove Estuary, at 2022 Utah in Sturgeon Bay.
DPAS Astronomical Viewing Night
DPAS Astronomical Viewing Night
Join members of the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society as they explore the beautiful night sky in the StarGarden or with images from the new telescope. If skies are cloudy, planetarium shows will be offered in the Stonecipher Center.
2 events,
Bird Club: Birding Field Trip
Bird Club: Birding Field Trip
It may not be the first Tuesday of the month, but we wanted to get out and watch some birds. Join Erik Ost and Corey Batson for an early morning birding hike at the Ship Canal Preserve and Strawberry Lane. We will meet at the Ship Canal Preserve parking lot. Crossroads can provide birding equipment…
Wellness Compass Initiative: Retreat on 2 Feet
Wellness Compass Initiative: Retreat on 2 Feet
The Wellness Compass Initiative, a nonprofit focusing on whole-person wellness is hosting an introduction to walking meditation workshop. Led by Scott Stoner, this is a two-hour series of brief meditations, prompts & walks to renew your spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Scott Stoner is a psychotherapist, spiritual retreat leader, and ordained clergyperson. This offering is…
1 event,
Fish Tales – The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World out of Balance
Fish Tales – The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World out of Balance
Dan Egan, author of “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes,” will be at Crossroads at Big Creek to discuss his new book, “The Devil’s Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance,’’ as a special edition of the Fish Tales Lecture Series. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the…
1 event,
Door County Beekeeper Club: Monthly Meeting
Door County Beekeeper Club: Monthly Meeting
The Door County Beekeepers Club holds their monthly meeting. The 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. They meet once a month at various locations in Door County.…
0 events,
1 event,
Volunteer Appreciation Night
Volunteer Appreciation Night
We've accomplished some amazing things this year, and it's all thanks to our dedicated volunteers! Now its time to thank you for all your time and hard work. Are you a Crossroads volunteer? If so, you're invited to join us for food truck fare (provided by the delicious Mauricios), stories of volunteering and a campfire!…
0 events,
1 event,
Science Saturdays: Time
Science Saturdays: Time
Immerse yourself in a weekly science topic with our naturalists. Get hands-on with experiments, activities, crafts and more with a different topic each week as we explore the "What? Where? When? Why? and How?" of the world around us. This week we will be exploring time. Science Saturdays is a free, family-friendly program geared toward…
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
Crossroads Book Club: The Devil’s Element
Crossroads Book Club: The Devil’s Element
Crossroads Book Club is meeting again Wednesday October 25, at 10am in the Collins Learning Center. This month we're reading The Devil's Element by Dan Egan. Whether you've read the book yet or not, we would love for you to join us as we explore the stories, ideas, and concepts shared within the pages of…
0 events,
1 event,
Junior Nature Club: Fall 2023
Junior Nature Club: Fall 2023
Junior Nature Club is a free, six-week series aimed at connecting pre-school aged children and their families to the natural world around them. Through the use of storytelling, games, activities, and play in nature, the Junior Nature Club promotes physical well-being, social engagement and curiosity about nature in both children and their parents or guardians.…
1 event,
Science Saturdays: Clouds
Science Saturdays: Clouds
Immerse yourself in a weekly science topic with our naturalists. Get hands-on with experiments, activities, crafts and more with a different topic each week as we explore the "What? Where? When? Why? and How?" of the world around us. This week we will be exploring clouds. Science Saturdays is a free, family-friendly program geared toward…
1 event,
Decomposer Week
Crossroads is celebrating all things decomposition this Halloween week. join us throughout the week to learn about the decomposition process and its importance to our ecosystems. Check back throughout this week to join us for a variety of events featuring the plants and animals responsible.
1 event,
2 events,
Superb Scavengers: Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Superb Scavengers: Open Door Bird Sanctuary
We are welcoming Open Door Bird Sanctuary, a local sanctuary providing homes for un-releasable birds of prey and their amazing animal ambassadors as they explore the importance of avian scavengers! Want to help us out with this event or others? Click here to find out how you can volunteer.
2 events,
Composting Potluck
Composting Potluck
Continuing our celebration of natural decomposers, join Wild Ones of the Door Peninsula and the Door County Master Gardeners for a fresh look at composting. The community is invited to join us for an (optional) “Heavy hors d'oeuvre” Potluck, a meal of bite-sized samples. Each participant is asked to bring a plate of “finger-food”--- from…
3 events,
Junior Nature Club: Fall 2023
Junior Nature Club: Fall 2023
Junior Nature Club is a free, six-week series aimed at connecting pre-school aged children and their families to the natural world around them. Through the use of storytelling, games, activities, and play in nature, the Junior Nature Club promotes physical well-being, social engagement and curiosity about nature in both children and their parents or guardians.…
Campfire at Crossroads: Costumed Luminary Hike
Campfire at Crossroads: Costumed Luminary Hike
The nights are growing longer so why not brighten them up with a campfire and some good company? Join us on the first Friday of the month for a merry campfire, s'mores, and maybe even a campfire song. This month we are showing our Halloween spirit even if it's a couple days late. Dress up…
2 events,
Science Saturdays: Life in a Dead Log
Science Saturdays: Life in a Dead Log
Immerse yourself in a weekly science topic with our naturalists. Get hands-on with experiments, activities, crafts and more with a different topic each week as we explore the "What? Where? When? Why? and How?" of the world around us. This week we will be exploring life in a dead log. Science Saturdays is a free,…
DPAS Monthly Meeting