By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Crossroads is excited to welcome Tim Dahl and Jason Miller from Door County Soil & Water and the Door County Invasive Species Team (DCIST) on Thursday, August 8 at 5:30pm to discuss resources available to all as part of the Resources for Landowners Series. The […]
Creatures that Return Each Summer to the Door Peninsula
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Our Door County summer residents, many of whom have, over the years, become Crossroads donors and volunteers, have returned. Some have raised their children here and now are sharing Crossroads and other natural areas with children and grandchildren. Curiously, this week, each of our nature programs will focus […]
Beware Of Blue-Green Algae
If you plan to be near the water this summer (and most of us do!), watch for blue-green algae, which can harm humans and pets, including illness if swallowed or inhaled in water droplets or irritation if rubbed on the skin. When environmental conditions are just right, blue-green algae can increase in number to visible accumulations […]
Red, White and Blue Birds
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Though the Collins Learning Center will be closed on Independence Day, our trails (like always) will be open all day, every day, so on Thursday, holiday hikers may see red, white and blue birds on each of our three Crossroads preserves. Then July 5 at 5:30 pm, […]
A Fresh New WPR
Some exciting changes are coming to Wisconsin Public Radio this spring. After more than two years of analysis, audience research and careful planning, WPR is reorganizing our statewide service to help you more easily find and enjoy the news and music programs you love. Starting Monday, May 20, WPR’s two current networks — “NPR News & […]
Dark Skies and Wildlife
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. This week at Crossroads, our public programs focus on under-appreciated, but essential components of our environment: biodiversity, fungi and dark skies. On Saturday, May 11, the Crossroads Habitat Healers will plant native tree seedlings starting at 9:00 at the Crossroads Workshop, and at the same day, the […]
Keep Wildlife Wild
Know What To Do If You Encounter A Fawn This Spring By Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Spring is here, and people and animals alike are out and about, sometimes crossing paths. If you encounter a fawn while outdoors, the DNR urges you not to touch it or intervene in any way – there’s a […]
Summer + Fish Creek = Incredible Music & Theater
By Visit Fish Creek There are plenty of reasons to head to Fish Creek this summer—plenty of fantastic views (summer sunsets really ARE the best), great food (everything you can possibly think of, and don’t forget those fish boils!), awesome shopping (our shops are getting ready for the busy season as we speak!), and so […]
Every Day is Earth Day
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Sturgeon Bay, Every Day is Earth Day is an annual event celebrating the people, organizations, and businesses that uphold our sustainable culture in Door County and beyond. On Sunday, April 21 from 1:00-4:00, Crossroads at Big Creek will host the third day of the four day festival. During the […]
Nature Notes: Documenting the Natural World
By Jackie Rath, Program Coordinator, The Ridges On most weekdays around noon, Ridges staff make their way to the center table in the back offices to eat lunch. While this routine might feel repetitive, the conversations from these gatherings are anything but. Around this table, I have learned so much from my coworkers through their […]
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