- 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
Summer Programs
Events
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Summer Nature Program – Rocks
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin one of our naturalists for some free family-oriented activities and nature exploration as we learn about Door County's unique geology! Suitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to…
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Wandering Wednesday – Ida Bay Preserve
Ida Bay Preserve 1195 Canal Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin the naturalist on this weekly guided hike through the trails of Crossroads. This week we will wander through the Ida Bay Preserve. Meet at the parking lot for the…
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Science Saturdays – Bubbles
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesScience Saturdays are back by popular demand! Not only are bubbles fun, they also can introduce us to a number of science concepts, not to mention motor skills and coordination. We will have bubble activities for all ages. Meet at the Collins Learning Center. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to…
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Wandering Wednesday – Creek Trail
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin a naturalist-led hike along creek trail to enjoy the fall wetland flowers in the flood plain near the Hanson Bridge. Easy walking. About an hour. Meet at the Collins…
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Wandering Wednesday – Native Flowers of Meadow Trail
Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin the naturalist on a guided hike through the meadow of Crossroads, observing the flowers that provide nectar for butterflies. No preregistration required. About an hour. Easy walking. Open to…
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Science Saturdays – International Observe the Moon Day
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesCrossroads, partnering with the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society, will offer programs and activities to encourage people to participate in NASA’s celebration of our Moon during this annual international celebration. Participants…
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Wandering Wednesday – North Wetlands and Arboretum
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin the naturalist on a guided hike through the spruce forest, over the North Bridge and around the Arboretum, observing the flowers that provide nectar for butterflies and bees. No…
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Wandering Wednesday – North Bridge and Arboretum
Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin the naturalist on a guided hike through the spruce forest, over the North Bridge and through the Arboretum, observing the flowers that provide nectar for butterflies and bees. No preregistration required. About an hour. Easy walking. Open to the public; free thanks to the generosity of our donors. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.
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Journeys with Joan – Glaciers to Great Lakes
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Wisconsin has an amazing gift – our Great Lakes! We’ll explore how glacial ice has transformed our landscapes. Suitable…
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Journeys with Joan – Mysteries of Migration
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Follow the journey made by insects, birds, and mammals. Suitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to donors like you! Journeys with Joan 2025 Summer Schedule
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Journeys with Joan – Fantastic Flyers
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Experience the mysteries of migration in our fields and woodlands. Some creatures travel 10,000 miles or more to make it to our preserve. Suitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to donors like you! Journeys with Joan…
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Journeys with Joan – Finding Fossils
FeaturedCrossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI, United StatesJoin our naturalist, Joan Wilkie, for free family-oriented activities exploring nature! Discover how plants and animals from an ancient sea transformed into the fossils we find at Crossroads. Suitable for all ages. Registration not required. Open to the public and free thanks to donors like you! Journeys with Joan 2025 Summer Schedule