By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. The big news at Crossroads is that (finally) we are replacing our Pike Passage Bridge. The original structure was removed last Wednesday, and, for the next few weeks, the sounds of heavy machinery will ring through the forest. Bridges are installed during the winter months […]
Science of Great Lakes Fisheries
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Crossroads at Big Creek is proud to host the kick-off event for this year’s FIRE & ICE celebration in Sturgeon Bay. A luminary-lit hike, with bonfires and hot chocolate, will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17. On Saturday, in keeping with the […]
Ski-For-Free and More Fun at Crossroads
It’s going to be a week of fun and games at Crossroads. If we have adequate snow in which to play, Ski-for-Free will be open on Saturday and Sunday, but whatever the weather, this week our Science Saturday program will provide an assortment of environmental games for families that drop in at the Collins Learning […]
Door County Cherry Blossoms Bloom Year Round at Plum Bottom
Blossom Time by Gail Gilson Pierce 13″ x 10″, Cherry Blossoms with Violets by Stacey Small Rupp Framed – 16″ x 20″ – Watercolor, Dangling Blossoms Earrings Sterling Silver ear wire with Sterling Silver and Gold Fill Pendant, Cherry Bowl with Blossoms 7.25″ x 5″, Cherry Blossoms by Kinga Vnuk 16″ x 16″ – Gallery […]
What Lies Beneath the Ice?
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. During the New Year’s Eve Hike to Crossroads’ Cove Estuary Preserve, we observed ice starting to form. During the December cold snap, the whole body of water was iced over, but we had some areas of open water during the holiday week. Seeing a skim of […]
30 Years Of Door County Coffee
By Door County Coffee & Tea Co. It is truly hard to believe that we have been roasting the best coffee on the planet for 30 years. Thirty years of coffee, growth, change, memories and so much more. 30 years of Door County Coffee is something we are so blessed to even be talking about, […]
Celebrating Epiphany
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. All over the world, people will celebrate on January 6. In many countries, January 6 is called Epiphany or Three Kings Day. At Crossroads at Big Creek, we will celebrate the Full Moon with a luminary-lit hike and a campfire at the Council Ring. Oddly, the […]
A Special End-of-Year Message for You from Jim Berkenstock
By Jim Berkenstock, Midsummer’s Music You probably know that we often refer to Midsummer’s Music in the shortened form of MM, which is also why we have the M&Ms at our concerts. But lately, I have been thinking, maybe MM should also stand for “Much More.” Recently, you received two emails: One from violist, Sally […]
Dreaming of a Door County White Christmas
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. We at Crossroads are dreaming of a white Christmas so we can share the gift of walking (and maybe even skiing) in a winter wonderland. Nick’s Workshop (not to be confused with Jolly Old Saint Nick’s Workshop at the North Pole) is ready for the […]
Door County Christmas Traditions at Crossroads
By Coggin HeeringaInterpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. “There’s is no place like home for the holidays,” and for many folks who make Door County their home or who come home for the holidays, the traditions at Crossroads are a must. This Saturday, Crossroads will be a part of the Annual Christmas Bird Count. […]
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