BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Crossroads at Big Creek - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Crossroads at Big Creek X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Crossroads at Big Creek REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTSTAMP:20260716T150925Z CREATED:20260324T191105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T150925Z UID:8319-1785110400-1785715199@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:THEME: Geology 📚 TALE: "When You Find the Right Rock" by Mary Lyn Ray DESCRIPTION:🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.\n  URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/theme-geology/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-at-Crossroads.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTSTAMP:20260716T151530Z CREATED:20260324T191218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151530Z UID:8321-1785715200-1786319999@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:THEME: Mushrooms 📚 TALE: "Mushrooms Know: Wisdom from Our Friends the Fungi" by Kallie George DESCRIPTION:🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.\n  URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/mushrooms/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-at-Crossroads.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T143000 DTSTAMP:20260716T151321Z CREATED:20260326T155315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151321Z UID:8363-1785765600-1785767400@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Tale: "Mushrooms Know: Wisdom from Our Friends the Fungi" DESCRIPTION:Join Door County Librarian Beth Lokken as she reads the weekly tale\, Mushrooms Know: Wisdom from Our Friends the Fungi written by Kallie George and illustrated by Sara Gillingham. \nMushrooms always wear their thinking caps. They know so many things. This vibrant and informative book shares the fascinating lessons that fungi can teach us: that small can be mighty. Being unique is a reason to celebrate—and staying connected is key. Sara Gillingham’s lively art and Kallie George’s charming text capture the wondrous world of mushrooms\, and everything we can learn from it. \n\n🍄 Meet in front of the Collins Learning Center\n🍄 Drop in — no registration required\n🍄 Free and open to the public\n🍄 All ages welcome!\n🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/tale-mushrooms-know/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tale_-Mushrooms-Know.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T130000 DTSTAMP:20260323T184152Z CREATED:20260323T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T184152Z UID:8210-1785848400-1785848400@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Journeys with Joan - Glaciers to Great Lakes DESCRIPTION:Join our naturalist\, Joan Wilkie\, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! \nWisconsin has an amazing gift – our Great Lakes! We’ll explore how glacial ice has transformed our landscapes. \nSuitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to donors like you! \nJourneys with Joan 2026 Summer Schedule URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/journeys-with-joan-glaciers-to-great-lakes-6/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Journeys-with-Joan.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T143000 DTSTAMP:20260803T204745Z CREATED:20260326T162038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T204745Z UID:8194-1785936600-1785940200@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist-Led Wildflower Hike DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-84/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Wandering-Wednesdays-Spring.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260716T151159Z CREATED:20260326T161559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151159Z UID:8365-1786024800-1786028400@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Talk: Mushrooms DESCRIPTION:Step into the fascinating and often mysterious world of fungi with Mike Marit of the Door Peninsula Mushroom Club! This engaging program will introduce participants to the incredible diversity of mushrooms found in Door County and the vital roles they play in our local ecosystems. \n\nMike will explore how to recognize common mushrooms\, explain the basics of fungal life cycles\, and discuss how mushrooms interact with trees\, soil\, and wildlife. Learn the difference between edible\, toxic\, and simply fascinating species\, and gain insight into why fungi are essential for nutrient cycling\, forest health\, and habitat stability. \nDrawing on his experience with the Door Peninsula Mushroom Club\, Mike will also share tips for ethical mushroom hunting\, safe observation practices\, and how to start noticing fungi on trails\, in yards\, and in woodlands throughout the seasons. This program is designed to inspire curiosity—not collecting—and to help you see the forest floor in a whole new light. \n🍄 Drop in — no registration required\n🍄 Free and open to the public\n🍄 All ages welcome! \nWhether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced nature lover\, join us to uncover the hidden kingdom of fungi and discover why mushrooms matter more than you might think. \n\n SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/talk-mushrooms/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Talk_-Mushrooms.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260716T151610Z CREATED:20260324T191339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151610Z UID:8323-1786320000-1786924799@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:THEME: Plants 📚 TALE: "Plants Can't Sit Still" by Rebecca Hirsch DESCRIPTION:🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.\n  URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/plants/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-at-Crossroads.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T143000 DTSTAMP:20260716T151650Z CREATED:20260326T160014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151650Z UID:8368-1786370400-1786372200@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Tale: "Plants Can't Sit Still" DESCRIPTION:Join us as our weekly story\, Plants Can’t Sit Still written by Rebecca E. Hirsch and illustrated by Mia Posada\, is read aloud. \nYou might be surprised by all ways plants can move. Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away\, but they definitely don’t sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. Whether it’s a sunflower\, a Venus flytrap\, or an exotic plant like an exploding cucumber\, this fascinating picture book shows just how excitingly active plants really are. \n\n🌿 Meet in front of the Collins Learning Center\n🌿 Drop in — no registration required\n🌿 Free and open to the public\n🌿 All ages welcome!\n🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/tale-plants-cant-sit-still/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tale-Plants-Cant-Sit-Still.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260323T185627Z CREATED:20260323T185627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T185627Z UID:8224-1786453200-1786453200@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Journeys with Joan - Finding Fossils DESCRIPTION:Join our naturalist\, Joan Wilkie\, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! \nDiscover how plants and animals from an ancient sea transformed into the fossils we find at Crossroads. \nSuitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to donors like you! \nJourneys with Joan 2026 Summer Schedule \n  URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/journeys-with-joan-finding-fossils-3/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Journeys-with-Joan.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T143000 DTSTAMP:20260326T162403Z CREATED:20260326T162403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162403Z UID:8393-1786541400-1786545000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist Led Hike DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-90/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Wandering-Wednesdays-Spring.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T150000 DTSTAMP:20260807T152725Z CREATED:20260326T161748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T152725Z UID:8378-1786629600-1786633200@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Talk: Heritage Garden DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and discover how gardens once shaped daily life in Door County! Join Ruth Wasson of the Door County Master Gardeners Association for a guided tour and discussion of the garden at Heritage Village\, part of the Door County Historical Society. \n\nThis special program will explore how plants were traditionally grown and used for food\, medicine\, and household purposes\, offering insight into the practical and cultural importance of historic gardening practices. Dina and Ruth will highlight heritage plant varieties\, period‑inspired garden design\, and the ways early settlers worked in harmony with the land and seasons. \nThrough storytelling\, plant knowledge\, and hands‑on observation\, participants will gain a deeper appreciation for how gardens connect history\, culture\, and sustainability. Whether you’re interested in gardening\, local history\, or both\, this program brings the past to life through the plants that sustained it. \nđŸŒ± Meet at the Heritage Garden at Heritage Village (across from the Collins Learning Center)\nđŸŒ± Drop in — registration not required\nđŸŒ± Free and open to the public\nđŸŒ± All ages welcome! \nJoin us for a stroll through history and discover how heritage gardens preserve stories\, skills\, and seeds for future generations. \n\n SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/talk-heritage-garden/ LOCATION:Heritage Village\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, Wisconsin\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Talk_-Heritage-Garden.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTSTAMP:20260716T151841Z CREATED:20260324T191439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151841Z UID:8325-1786924800-1787529599@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:THEME: Fossils 📚 TALE: "Curious About Fossils" by Kate Waters DESCRIPTION:🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM through August 17. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays through August 20. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM through August 18 with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.\n  URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/fossils/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-at-Crossroads.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260817T143000 DTSTAMP:20260716T151809Z CREATED:20260326T161307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151809Z UID:8372-1786975200-1786977000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Tale: "Curious About Fossils" DESCRIPTION:Join us as our weekly story\, Curious About Fossils written by Kate Waters\, is read aloud. \nAren’t you curious about what Earth was like long ago? What creatures lived before us? What happened to the dinosaurs? \nCurious about Fossils explains why and where fossils form and looks at the colorful lives and important discoveries of some of the great early fossil hunters and collectors\, including Mary Anning who unearthed the first ichthyosaur skeleton; Richard Owen who coined the word dinosaur; and Barnum Brown\, who discovered the first remains of a T-rex. Then the adventure continues into modern times\, where scientists on fossil hunts in places like North Dakota’s Hell Creek Formation use computers and other technology to dig up the fossilized bones\, teeth\, and even poop that provide clues to the past. \nA must read for every kid who’s ever collected a shark tooth or trilobite! \n🌿 Meet in front of the Collins Learning Center\n🌿 Drop in — no registration required\n🌿 Free and open to the public\n🌿 All ages welcome!\n🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM through August 17. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays through August 20. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM through August 18 with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details.\n  URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/tale-curious-about-fossils/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tale_-Curious-About-Fossils.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260323T185704Z CREATED:20260323T185704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T185704Z UID:8226-1787058000-1787058000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Journeys with Joan - Finding Fossils DESCRIPTION:Join our naturalist\, Joan Wilkie\, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! \nDiscover how plants and animals from an ancient sea transformed into the fossils we find at Crossroads. \nSuitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to donors like you! \nJourneys with Joan 2026 Summer Schedule \n  URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/journeys-with-joan-finding-fossils-4/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Journeys-with-Joan.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T203000 DTSTAMP:20260326T172232Z CREATED:20260120T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T172232Z UID:7770-1787074200-1787085000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Door County Beekeeper Club: Winterizing DESCRIPTION:The Door County Beekeepers Club encourages community members to attend this monthly program to learn more about winterizing. \nThe 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. \nFree – registration not required. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/door-county-beekeeper-club-winterizing/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Third-party Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Website-and-Social-Banners-15.png ORGANIZER;CN="Door County Beekeepers Club":MAILTO:contact@doorcountybeekeepersclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T143000 DTSTAMP:20260326T162429Z CREATED:20260326T162429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162429Z UID:8395-1787146200-1787149800@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist Led Hike DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-91/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Wandering-Wednesdays-Spring.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T150000 DTSTAMP:20260716T152219Z CREATED:20260326T161926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T152219Z UID:8380-1787234400-1787238000@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Talk: Ancient Silurian Seas DESCRIPTION:Travel back hundreds of millions of years to a time when Door County was covered by a warm\, shallow sea! Join Naturalist Coggin Heeringa for a fascinating program exploring the ancient Silurian seas and the fossils they left behind. \n\nCoggin will guide participants through Door County’s deep geological past\, explaining how coral reefs\, marine invertebrates\, and other sea life flourished here during the Silurian Period—long before dinosaurs or even land plants existed. Learn how fossils such as corals\, brachiopods\,  and crinoids formed\, where they can still be found today\, and what they reveal about Earth’s changing climate and environments over time. \nThis accessible and story‑rich program will help you recognize common local fossils and understand their connection to Door County’s distinctivedolomite bedrock\, escarpment\, and shorelines. Perfect for curious beginners and seasoned rock hounds alike\, this talk brings ancient geology to life through science\, history\, and hands‑on discovery. \n🐚 Drop in — no registration required\n🐚 Free and open to the public\n🐚 All ages welcome! \nJoin us to uncover the fossilized remains of a long‑vanished sea and gain a deeper appreciation for the ancient forces that shaped the peninsula we know today. \n\n SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail. \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities. \nTALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM from June 8 – August 17. \nTALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays from June 11 – August 20. \nJOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM from June 16 – August 18 with Naturalist Joan Wilkie. \nMore details. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/talk-fossils/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Talk_-Silurian-Seas-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T191954Z CREATED:20260323T191249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T191954Z UID:8235-1787389200-1787403600@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Door County Beekeeper Club: Community Honey Harvest DESCRIPTION:Join the Door County Beekeepers Club for their annual Honey Harvest! Learn about the process of harvesting honey\, taste different varieties\, and stock up on sweet treats for the winter. \n \nThe 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. \n\n\n  URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/door-county-beekeeper-club-community-honey-harvest-2/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Third-party Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DCBC-final-2017-240.png ORGANIZER;CN="Door County Beekeepers Club":MAILTO:contact@doorcountybeekeepersclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20260521T151119Z CREATED:20260324T191838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T151119Z UID:8327-1787529600-1788134399@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:THEME: Summer Wrap Up 📚 TALE: "Hiking Day" by Anne Rockwell & Lizzie Rockwell DESCRIPTION:🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS\n \nTRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail.\nThe storytelling continues
 Join us for new TRAIL TALES every month starting in September! \nTINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities for kids of all ages. \nMore details. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/summer-wrap-up/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T143000 DTSTAMP:20260326T162459Z CREATED:20260326T162459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T162459Z UID:8398-1787751000-1787754600@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Wandering Wednesday - Naturalist Led Hike DESCRIPTION:Join a naturalist-led hike. Easy walking. About an hour. \nWell-behaved dogs allowed on leash. \nMeet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration is not required. Open to the public and free thanks to our donors. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/wandering-wednesday-naturalist-led-hike-92/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Recurring Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Wandering-Wednesdays-Spring.png ORGANIZER;CN="Crossroads at Big Creek":MAILTO:info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260731T191825Z CREATED:20260629T161859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191825Z UID:8729-1788098400-1788105600@crossroadsatbigcreek.org SUMMARY:Monarch Tagging Day DESCRIPTION:Monarchs may be the most widely recognized butterflies around\, but how much do you know about their life cycle and migration? Guest naturalist Karen Newbern will offer a fascinating program on the life cycle of these well-known insects. She will also describe the amazing migration these orange and black butterflies will make to isolated forest groves in Mexico where they will overwinter. \n\nAfter the talk Karen will demonstrate the method for tagging monarchs. Then participants\, armed with insect nets\, will venture out into the meadows at Crossroads to catch\, tag and release the monarchs\, assuming weather conditions and monarch migration patterns cooperate.\n\nThis program is being co-sponsored by Wild Ones-Door Peninsula and Crossroads at Big Creek.\n\nReservations not required. Suitable for all ages. Free and open to the public. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. URL:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/event/monarch-tagging-day-3/ LOCATION:Crossroads at Big Creek\, 2041 Michigan Street\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event,Third-party Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crossroadsatbigcreek.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Monarch-Tagging-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR