- Trails are open 24/7 at no charge and are in good condition. "Hiking Day" by Anne Rockwell is the Trail Tales storybook.
EVENTSAT CROSSROADS
Thereâs 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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đłÂ Wisconsinâs Trees: A Living Legacy đł Discover how ash, pine, sugar maple, white birch, and apple trees have shaped Wisconsinâs 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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đłđ˛đł 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 Gardeners Association and Wild Ones-Door Peninsula. Free and open to the public. All are welcomeâbring a friend! Meet in the Collins Learning Center, 2041 Michigan, Sturgeon… |
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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 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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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, videos and hands-on activities help kids understand bubbles. 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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Learn why ice melts and participate in a contest involving melting an ice cube. 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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Learn about rain gardens and how to protecting water quality can start in your own yard! Protecting water quality can start in your own yard! In this program Master Gardener Karen Newbern will discuss what rain gardens are, how they function, and how to establish them in residential situations. Rain gardens can also help filter… |
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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages. All about the otters that live in the Cove Estuary through a series of games and videos. 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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Upcoming Presentation: Management of the Green Bay Walleye Fishery đ¤ Speaker: Dr. Jason Breeggemann, Senior Fisheries Biologist, WDNR Green Bay Join us for an engaging presentation by Dr. Jason Breeggemann as he explores the history, restoration, and current management of the Green Bay walleye fishery. Learn how this iconic species was nearly extirpated, the efforts… |
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 Luminary Trail Walk & Campfire Gathering Help kick-off Sturgeon Bay's Fire & Ice Festival weekend with a candle-lit walk. Join us for a roughly one-mile walk on our trails in the enchanting glow of luminaries. Once the luminaries guide you back to the nature center take some time to warm up around a toasty campfire… |
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As part of Sturgeon Bay's Fire & Ice Festival weekend, volunteers from the Madden Tool Museum will demonstrate how ice was harvested in Sturgeon Bay in the 1800s. Demonstrations will be held in the Collins Learning Center Gardens with historical videos screened in the Learning Center throughout the afternoon. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.… |
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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, we will hike off-trail. Snowshoes provided if necessary. 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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The Door County Beekeepers Club encourages community members to attend this monthly program to learn more. Wayne Steigelman from the Brown County Beekeepers Association will be presenting â BroodMinder, a cost-effective, wireless beehive monitoring system.  https://broodminder.com/ The club promotes the study, science and craft of beekeeping through education, encouragement and community for all Door County beekeepers, and raises awareness… |
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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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Hunt for fossils in the indoor stonework of the Collins Learning Center. 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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Join a flock of birdâloving experts  and enthusiastic citizen scientists as they take on the exciting challenge of understandingâand helping saveâour amazing shorebirds! Enjoy this FREE screening â open to the public!  Runtime: 53:33 |
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Geared for elementary aged students, but open to learners of all ages, about why and how sliding occurs. Indoor/ outdoor program so 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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Discover what's trending - and buzzing - in the garden this year! Join Kori Zawojski of Sunnypoint Gardens for a fresh, fun look at the newest plant varieties, colors, and can't miss pollinator-friendly annuals that are stealing the spotlight this season! Learn how today's annuals are bred for beauty, performance and purpose and discover easy… |
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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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Family Science Fun at the Collins Learning Center Kids, parents, and grandparentsâcome explore science together in a hands-on lab setting! Expect simple (and possibly messy!) science activities that spark curiosity and creativity. 𧪠What to Expect: Interactive science experiments All ages welcome Messy fun encouraged! đ No Registration Required đď¸ Free & Open to the…
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Upcoming Presentation: How Did Pacific Salmon Find Their Way to Door County? đ¤ Speaker: Lee Kernen, Retired WDNR Director of the Bureau of Fisheries Management Join Lee Kernen for a fascinating firsthand account of the origins of the Pacific salmon program in Door County and Lake Michigan. As a key figure in Wisconsinâs fisheries history,… |
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Indoor/Outdoor program about why and how sliding occurs. 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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We all have trees and shrubs that need pruning, but different species need different treatments. Jason Feldman, Owner and Lead Designer at Jason Feldman Landscapes, will share the what, when, how and why to of pruning to help guide us through a successful season of pruning. He will lead a discussion of pruning techniques and…
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Learn why we have a leap yearâŚwhat it means? 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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Environmental Exploration – Bubbles
Science Saturdays – Melting Olympics
School’s Out Excursion: Sliding!