Volunteer and Hiking Opportunities Abound at Crossroads

Volunteering and hiking opportunities abound at Crossroads at Big Creek.

Individuals of all ages and abilities are invited to volunteer at Crossroads as a part of the United Way Day of Caring on May 11. Indoor and outdoor tasks ranging from organizing the kitchen to planting trees will be accomplished between 9 am – 12 pm, and all volunteers will receive a complimentary breakfast and a Live United t-shirt. For more information call 920.746.9645.

Running Green for Crossroads, scheduled for June 22, also needs volunteers. Organizers are also looking for early entry forms from runners as well. Those who register before June 12 receive a significant price break. Visit crossroadsrun.com for registration forms.

On May 11 the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society will hold a Viewing Night at the Astronomy Campus. Starting around 8 pm if skies are clear. By 9 pm, views of Saturn and stars should be spectacular. Viewing nights are free and open to the public.

Also on May 11 and 13, join the naturalist at 4:30 pm for wildflower hikes. A Mother’s Day hike will be held on May 12 at 3 pm. All hikers should meet at the Collins Learning Center, and no experience is necessary.

The Collins Learning Center is open 2 – 4:30 pm daily; all trails are open. Crossroads is located at 2041 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay.