- 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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Are you curious about this mysterious mushroom? Join us for an open discussion on ethical harvesting, chaga tea preparation, and historical uses of this fascinating fungi! Afterwards, we'll gather around… |
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This slide show offers a scenic overview of the preserve throughout a year. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to… |
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A representative from the Open Door Bird Sanctuary will bring several live birds of prey for a program geared for families. Following the program, families can explore lab demo. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors like you! |
2 events,The 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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The sun will set for the final time in 2025 at 4:18 p.m. Join a naturalist for this hike to The Cove Estuary to see the final sunset. Meet at… |
1 event,The 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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For birders and folks that just like hiking, this outing will be an opportunity to search for birds in the Big Creek Preserve. No experience necessary, loaner binoculars available, and open to all ages. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to the generosity of donors… 
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Family Science Fun at the Collins Learning Center Kids, parents, and grandparents—come explore science together in a hands-on lab setting! Expect simple (and possibly messy!) science activities that spark curiosity… |
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Videos, activities and a short hike will introduce the hyperactive Red Squirrels of Crossroads. 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! |
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🌲✨ Wisconsin’s Scenic Treasures: Northwoods Celebrate the breathtaking beauty of Wisconsin’s northern landscapes in this free public screening! From serene lakes and lush forests to hidden gems off the beaten path, this… |
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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, this will be a hike along Big Creek, to see how weather conditions affect the water, and also observe signs of the creatures that visit the creek in winter. Dress for the weather. Meet in the lab at the Collins Learning Center. Registration… |
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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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Learn the science behind ice... why it floats, why it is slippery, etc. 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! |
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Veteran gardener Karen Kidd will explain how you can sow seeds outdoors in milk jugs and place them outside for the winter. This hands-off approach allows the seeds to determine when the time is right to sprout. Even though it is too early to sow seeds inside, you can sow seeds outdoors with the winter… |
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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, we will search for signs of life in the winter meadows. Dress for the weather. 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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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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Luminary Trail Walk & Campfire Gathering Take a stroll along one of our trails, beautifully lit by the enchanting glow of luminaries. When you return, cozy up around a toasty… |
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Through hands-on demonstrations, learn how bird bills are like tools. This weekly family program is intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning… |
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The Door County Beekeepers Club encourages community members to attend this program to learn more. 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. Free - registration not required.… |
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🎤 Lecture Series Kickoff: “Where the Suckers Swim” 📅 Presented by Dr. Karen Murchie Director of Freshwater Research, Shedd Aquarium Join us for an engaging talk as Dr. Karen Murchie explores the fascinating journey of white suckers in Green Bay. Learn how acoustic tagging during spawning season reveals their post-spawning distribution throughout the bay. 🗓… |
1 event,The 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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🌳 Wisconsin’s Trees: A Living Legacy 🌳 Discover how ash, pine, sugar maple, white birch, and apple trees have shaped Wisconsin’s landscapes, culture, and communities. Join Jay Dampier, statewide horticulture outreach program manager at UW-Madison Division of Extension, as he shares fascinating insights into the trees that define our state. Enjoy this free screening. Open to the public. Meet… |
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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, we will learn how insects and fungus survive in winter under tree bark. 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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🌳🌲🌳 Tony Kiszonas and Victoria Holderer from The Ridges Sanctuary will present an overviewing of what they have learned in planning their forest renewal project. Presented by Door County Master… |
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Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. Well-behaved dogs allowed on leash. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. |
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Learn the sleep habits of groundhogs and what we can learn from shadows. This weekly family program is intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet… |
Lecture: 52 Weeks
Science Saturdays – Ice
Winter Sky Luminary-lit Hike
Science Saturdays – Fit the Bill
Fish Tales: Where the Suckers Swim