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Posts Tagged ‘Wandering Wednesday’
What’s Happening: Pumpkins… Lots of Pumpkins!
Pumpkins—lots of pumpkins—are piling up at Crossroads in preparation for two of our most popular family events. On Friday, October 10, from 4:00-5:30 PM, families will gather to carve pumpkins.…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening: Signs of Fall
Although much of September felt almost summery, we are now seeing signs of fall as October arrives. This week our programming will focus on the change of season. One of…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening: Clouds
Some generous September rain clouds would brighten our day at Crossroads, but the patchy fog, haze, and days of overcast are not particularly welcome. That is precisely why we chose…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening: Apple Harvest
Long before Crossroads at Big Creek became an environmental preserve—or even the “school forest”—this land was an apple orchard. The tradition of growing fruit here dates back more than a…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening: Insect Celebration
This week at Crossroads at Big Creek, we focus on and celebrate insects, which may seem strange to some folks who apparently spend much of their time and money trying…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening: Bugs and Beer
It started as sort of a joke: “Which came first—the trails or the ales?” That question was inspired by our upcoming fundraiser Trails and Ales, scheduled for Saturday, September 6, from 12–3:30 p.m. During this…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening: Year-round Learning and Exploration
Labor Day may mark the unofficial end of summer—but at Crossroads at Big Creek, learning and exploration continue year-round! This summer, Crossroads hosted camps for the Boys and Girls Club,…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening: The Buzz About Honey
The Door County Beekeepers Club invites the community to join them for their annual Community Honey Harvest on Saturday, August 23, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Crossroads at…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening: Pollinators and “The Prairie”
Crossroads at Big Creek invites the community to the dedication of a stunning new piece of outdoor art, The Prairie, on Monday, August 18 at 2:00 p.m., near the entrance to the Collins…
Read MoreWhat’s Happening: Soil Conservation
At Crossroads, we are committed to restoring stable, diverse ecosystems that support native plants and wildlife. And that involves soil conservation. Here in Door County, this work is especially vital.…
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