- 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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Events
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Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monach Butterfly reveals the interconnection between the butterfly’s habitat and wildflowers and the importance of conserving their ecosystems Enjoy this free screening.… |
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Geared for elementary students, all ages are welcome to attend to learn how various insects prepare for the winter. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not… 
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“Native trees and shrubs form the backbone of healthy pollinator habitat. They offer abundant, high-quality nectar and pollen precisely when bees need them most, while also supporting the complex… |
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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,… 
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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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Hike the forest edges in search of signs of fall. This program is intended for school aged children, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning… 
Sponsored by the Door Peninsula Mushroom Club. Mushrooms growers, vendors, artisans, and food samples! Introduction to Identifying Mushrooms at 10:00 am Presentation on Growing Mushrooms Indoors at 12:00 pm Held… |
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An intimate look at the snowy owl, a bird made popular by Harry Potter’s faithful companion Hedwig. Filmmakers take us deep into the owl’s tundra home. Enjoy this free screening.… |
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Geared for elementary students, all ages are welcome to visit the wetlands to observe signs of fall. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you. |
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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,…
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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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🎃 Bring your friends and family for a festive fall gathering! Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving event where pumpkins and carving tools are provided—just bring your creativity! 🕯️ Your…
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Indoor and outdoor activities focusing on the science behind our fall colors. This program is intended for school aged children, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the… |
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There is still time to complete some gardening tasks before winter! Learn essential tips on how to select the perfect bulbs, correctly plant them in the fall, and protect new plantings. You will also learn how to protect susceptible plants from snow and cold damage, including proper mulching and watering to help your plants through… |
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Geared for elementary students, all ages are invited to learn about migration patterns. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and… |
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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,…
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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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🌕 Kick off the spooky season with a magical evening on the trail! 🌕 🎃 Trick-or-treat along our luminary-lit paths, glowing with jack-o-lanterns carved by the community. 🐾 Well-behaved dogs… |
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A special Saturday Science family program, this event will offer hands-on activities describing how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock are formed and then using the tune of the Rock and Roll Classic "We Will Rock You," learn how to classify them. This program is intended for school aged children, but learners of all ages are… |
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Enjoy excerpts from WPT Hometown Stories, Ridge & Swale, and the Niagara Escarpment of Door County. Free and open to the public. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Part of… |
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Geared for elementary students, all ages are invited to learn how rocks have been used by artists, followed by a make-and-take project. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning… |
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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,…
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Take a stroll with our naturalist as we explore ancient shorelines. Easy walking. About an hour. Well-behaved dogs on leashes allowed. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required.… |
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🪨 Rock Hunting Expedition at Crossroads! No school? No problem! Join us for a fun, hands-on geology adventure perfect for elementary and middle school kids — and curious learners of…
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🪨 Rock Hunting Expedition at Crossroads! No school? No problem! Join us for a fun, hands-on geology adventure perfect for elementary and middle school kids — and curious learners of… |
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A representative from the Open Door Bird Sanctuary will bring several live birds, including a Vulture, Kestral and Falcon for a program geared for families. Following the program, families can… |
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This Door County Master Gardeners Association event will feature two presentations AND includes lunch. Native Shrubs and Trees for the Birds and Bees. Learn about the rich diversity of woody plants native to the upper Midwest and the benefits of incorporating them into your home landscape to help attract and sustain a diversity of bird and…
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Why do sedimentary rocks have layers unlike other rocks? Find out during this week’s Science Saturday. This program is intended for school aged children, but learners of all ages are… |
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🦉 The owl’s incredible sight and hearing are second to none in the animal world, and its ability to fly in utter silence is nothing short of remarkable. This film explores how owls reign as the lords of darkness. Enjoy this free screening. Open to the public. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. |
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Geared for elementary students, all ages are invited to hike to the meadow to learn how native plants develop and disperse seeds. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning… 
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So how do we create beautiful landscapes brimming with life; landscapes that support the pollinators, herbivores, detritivores, predators and parasitoids that run the ecosystems we depend on? Tallamy will remind us of the many essential roles insects play, and describe the simple changes we must make in our landscapes and our attitudes to keep insects… |
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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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Join this indoor program as we explore hexagons, in particular "hexagons in winter." This weekly family program is intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you! |
Science Saturday – Autumn Leaves
Trails & Treats
Science Saturday – We Will Rock You