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  • Crossroads Highlights Birds and Space

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    Crossroads at Big Creek will host the Wild Ones lecture “How to Attract, Feed and House Birds” on Nov. 14, 7 pm. Charlotte Lukes will discuss many of northeast Wisconsin’s native birds and the wildflowers, shrubs and trees they prefer. She will also show bird-nest boxes, platforms, feeders and water baths. Refreshments will be available […]

  • Late Gun Deer Opener a Mixed Bag for Hunters

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    Hunters have just two weekends left to sight in firearms, wrap up scouting and ready stand sites in preparation for the 2019 gun deer season opener.  Opening day, Nov. 23, is the latest possible under the current nine-day format that includes the Thanksgiving holiday. Last year’s Nov. 17 opener was the earliest possible and hit […]

  • Crossroads to Screen ‘Chasing,’ Wild Ones to Host Seed Collection, DPAS to Watch Mercury’s Progress

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    Thanks to the Climate Change Coalition of Door County, Crossroads at Big Creek has screening rights for the film Chasing, which documents the assignment that acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog carried out for National Geographic: capturing Arctic images to help tell the story of the Earth’s changing climate. The film will be shown Nov. 8, […]

  • Two Bucks with One Bolt?

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    It happened Oct. 25 in Door County One of the most unusual deer tales you’re likely to hear this season happened to a youth hunter in Door County last weekend. Fourteen-year-old Matiah Christensen of Green Bay was hunting from a covered tree stand Oct. 25 with her uncle Collin Jeanquart and cousin Sydney Jeanquart on […]

  • Crossroads Focuses on Water and the Sky

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    Crossroads at Big Creek’s programming this week is focusing on water and the sky. The awe-inspiring Wisconsin Public Television documentary Wisconsin Water from the Air will be screened Nov. 1, 3:30 pm, in the Collins Learning Center. It lasts about an hour as it follows the amazing waterways that form the state’s boundaries and reveals […]

  • Michigan, Indiana Announce Salmon-Stocking Increases

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    Two down, two to go. The Departments of Natural Resources in Michigan and Indiana have announced significant increases in chinook-salmon stocking beginning in 2020. Both states are planning to raise and release an additional 150,000 chinooks, or 300,000 combined.  In addition, Indiana is going to reduce fall fingerling plants of coho salmon and raise and […]

  • Enjoy the Last of the Fall Color during Crossroads Hikes

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    Water and fall colors are on the agenda this weekend at Crossroads at Big Creek.  On Oct. 25, 3:30 pm, the Friday Film will be “The State of the Water”: the lecture that Joel Brammeier presented during the 2019 Water Summit. He’s president of the Alliance for the Great Lakes. The film will be screened […]

  • Leaves Falling, Deer Moving as Pre-Rut Activity Heats Up

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    If you’re an avid deer hunter, we’re entering the season you’ve waited all year for. Whitetail buck activity is picking up and will peak during the next four to five weeks as they seek out mates. Colorful leaves are falling, opening the woodlands. Even better, a hard frost last weekend took care of most mosquitoes.  […]

  • Fall Is a Great Time to Hike at Crossroads

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    Fall is a great time to hike at Crossroads at Big Creek. The leaves are turning, and the scent of autumn is in the air. On Oct. 18, 3:30 pm, the Friday Film will be a video of the “We Are Water” presentation that renowned diver and cave explorer Jill Heinerth gave as the 2019 […]

  • Bundle Up and Get Outside during Cold, Windy Weekend

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    Lovers of the outdoors who are looking for a perfect weekend to enjoy their favorite pursuits are not going to find one anytime soon.  A gorgeous weather week is expected to head south by the time you read this, with gusty winds pushing in cold air from late Thursday night to early Monday morning. Heavy […]

  • This Weekend in Door: Pumpkin Patch, Apple Fest & Lighthouse Festival

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    Fall festivals are back and it’s a busy weekend in Door County! Outside of the big events, there’s still a lot on the calendar too, with live music, theater, art galleries, markets and outdoor spaces to explore. Pumpkin Patch Weekend in Egg Harbor One of the great weekends for family fun in Door County returns […]

  • Archaeological Dig for Adults at Crossroads

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    Kids aren’t the only ones who can have fun digging in the dirt! Adults may participate in a free archaeological dig at Crossroads at Big Creek’s Cove Preserve on Oct. 10 and 11, both days at 3:30 pm. Park in the grassy lot off 20th Place, and walk down the hill. Dress for the dirt, […]

  • Fall Color Day in Liberty Grove Oct. 12

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    The Liberty Grove Historical Society Museum, 11831 Hwy 42 in Ellison Bay, will provide a great backdrop and grand view for fall photo opportunities during Fall Color Day, Oct. 12, 10 am – 2 pm. Visit the museum, wander the beautiful grounds and take a camera to capture this favorite seasonal view overlooking Ellison Bay. […]

  • “History of Whitetails Unlimited” at Crossroads

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    The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) will host – and Russ Austad will present – the yesteryear program “The History of Whitetails Unlimited” on Oct. 5, 1 pm, in the Collins Learning Center at Crossroads at Big Creek.  Austad will discuss Whitetails Unlimited’s mission, initiatives and projects and chronicle its rise from humble beginnings to the […]

  • Mushroom Hike at Crossroads

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    Be at Crossroads at Big Creek on Oct. 5, 10 am – 12 pm, to search for and learn about mushrooms during a hike with naturalist and mushroom expert Charlotte Lukes. The program is free, but it’s limited to 15 participants. Sign up by email at [email protected], and meet at the Collins Learning Center. Wild […]

  • “Water Justice: Equity, Resilience and the Future of the Great Lakes” Event October 3rd at Kress

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    As Wisconsin’s only non-profit environmental law center, Midwest Environmental Advocates works to defend public rights, protect natural resources, and ensure transparency and accountability in government. For twenty years, MEA has provided affordable legal services to thousands of citizens around the state, including citizens of Kewaunee and Door Counties, who are facing environmental threats. MEA is […]

  • Many Factors Contribute to Bird Species Decline

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    Unless you’ve been off your devices this week or are on a break from reading newspapers, watching television and listening to the radio, you’ve likely seen or heard the dire news concerning North American birds.  But is it really that bad? Before I get blasted by fellow birders, factory-farm opponents and climate-change activists, let me […]

  • Get Your Tickets Now for the Fall Lighthouse Festival, Oct. 12-13

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    Tickets are selling fast at DoorCountyTickets.com for the 2019 Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival, Oct. 12-13, which includes boat and adventure tours to many of the county’s 11 treasured lighthouses. Exciting additions this year include adventurous kayak excursions to view historic lighthouses and Death’s Door adventure rafting. Several excursions are unique to the festival and […]

  • Fall Colors and Space Exploration at Crossroads

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    Crossroads at Big Creek is focusing on water, fall colors and outer space!  On Sept. 27, 3:30 pm, attend a showing of “Water 101,” the lecture that Professor Gregory Kleinheinz presented during the 2019 Water Summit to provide an overview of the region’s water issues.  On Sept. 28, 4 pm, meet at the Collins Learning […]

  • Fish or Hunt?

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    Many options available now in Kewaunee/Door Country If you’re a do-it-all outdoors lover, fall’s arrival this weekend heralds one of your favorite times of the year. Love to fish? Autumn may be the best all-around season for opportunities on the Kewaunee/Door County peninsula. Monstrous chinook salmon and trophy-sized, spawn-minded brown trout have moved into bays, […]