- 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.
CALENDAR
Master Gardeners
Events
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DCMGA: Designing Native Plant Gardens for Pollinators
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesYou can design a native plant garden that will be a pollinator magnet. Native plants are beautiful, low-maintenance, adaptable and great sources of nutrition and habitat for butterflies, bees, moths, hummingbirds and more! In this pre-recorded webinar, we will learn about design principles and some native plants that are great to grow for pollinators and…
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DCMGA/ Wild Ones Lecture: Life or Death of a Tree in 30 Minutes
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesTom Wolf will discuss the proper planting of both conifer and deciduous trees and shrubs in Door County. Free and open to the public. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.…
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DCMGA/ Wild Ones Lecture: Soil and Your Garden
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesIf you are planning a pollinator garden, landscaping your property, or interested in growing your own food, but aren't sure your soil is up to the task, you may want to attend. Jamie Patton, soil scientist, will discuss ways to amend your soils to get the productive garden you've always wanted. From in-ground plantings to…
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DCMGA/ Wild Ones Lecture: Integrated Pest Management
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesWI Extension Outreach Specialist Allen Pyle will explain how to reduce pest damage in home gardens and landscapes with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques. Free and open to the public.…
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DCMGA: Growing Together Education Series – Growing Tomatoes in Wisconsin
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGet tips for successfully growing tomatoes in Wisconsin. Lisa Johnson, Horticulture Educator for Extension Dane County, discusses starting tomatoes from seed, causes of diseases, crop rotation, fertilizing, watering, harvesting, and storage in this pre-recorded webinar, followed by free treats and an opportunity to socialize. Free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Door…
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DCMGA: Growing Together Education Series – Soil Testing, When, Why & How
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesGet tips for soil followed by free treats and an opportunity to socialize. Free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Door County Master Gardeners Association.
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DCMGA Lecture: Building Gardens, Not Collections
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesNick Ternes, owner of the small mail-order nursery Botanophilia LLC, located in Antigo, will discuss how to use some basic design principles to turn your plant collection into a cohesive…
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DCMGA: Growing Together Education Series – When and How to Plant Successful Trees and Shrubs
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesAmy Freidig, Horticuluture Outreach Specialist, UW-Extension presents a video program on planting trees and shrubs at this time of year for success. Lisa A Johnson, UW-Extension Horticultural Educator presents her…
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DCMGA: Growing Together Education Series – Fall Gardening Tips
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesThere 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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DCMGA Seminar: Gardening with Natives for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesThis 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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DCMGA: Growing Together Education Series – Establishing a Bee Lawn
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesBecause turf grass doesn't provide food for pollinators, University of Minnesota researcher Kristine Moncada presents a video on the research behind bee lawns, about the best bee lawn plant species, how to establish and maintain bee lawns, and much more. Learn about this proactive way to provide food resources for pollinators by intentionally incorporating flowers…
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DCMGA: Growing Together Education Series – Are My Plants Listening to Me?
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesPlants are amazing. But how much do plants "know" about the world around them? In this video presentation, Dr. Simon Gilroy will explore amazing sensory events using time lapse imaging…