Apparently from the highway, Crossroads at Big Creek must look like an information center (or at least a place that might have a restroom) because from time-to-time, folks stop at the Collins Learning Center to ask directions. We are always happy to help people if and whenever we can, especially if they seem interested in [...] Read more »
American Goldfinches and Gospel Music
While breeding season is winding down for most of the birds at Crossroads at Big Creek, nest building is just getting underway for American Goldfinches. These perky yellow birds currently are establishing territories and constructing exquisite nests in trees near open areas. Except it’s not the brilliant yellow male, but rather the drab olive/yellow female [...] Read more »
From the “Extrasolar Planets” Back to the Civil War Era with “Meet the Warrens”
Even the youngest visitors to Crossroads at Big Creek understand that the Earth is special among the planets. Whenever we present planetarium shows to school groups or during after-school programs, we are impressed by children’s interest in and knowledge of the planets. The youthful questions we hear most often are: “Do other stars have planets?” [...] Read more »
Father Tony and His Famous Chickens, Carl Scholz Walking with Mullein, July 24
This time of year, many birdwatchers come to Crossroads to enjoy our upland birds. Nesting in tall grass, these birds are hard to locate unless they are perched on something taller than grass… something like common mullein. Even if you don’t know the name, you probably know mullein (Verbascum thapsus). As kids, we called the [...] Read more »
2nd Annual Running Green for Crossroads, a Rain or Shine walk/run June 25
“Running Green for Crossroads” on Saturday, June 25 headlines the events here at Crossroads at Big Creek this week and with three days of rain, the course should be “interesting.” The second annual presentation of Door County’s only eco-friendly trail walk/run is scheduled to start at 9 am. To learn more about the event, go [...] Read more »
This Week at Crossroads, Above the Earth – Below the Earth
This weekend, Crossroads at Big Creek will be a vertical intersection. On Friday, May 6, we dedicate our newly created Escarpment Exhibit, or as we affectionately call it, “the cave mural.” Saturday, May 7 we join with astronomers around the United States in celebrating National Astronomy Day. Curiously, caves and outer space have much in common, [...] Read more »
Upcoming at Crossroads: Spring Equinox, Overwintering, Garden Workshops
Spring is a wonderful time at Crossroads at Big Creek and it officially began on Sunday, March 20… someone please tell Mother Nature. There is no guarantee that Door County weather will henceforth be springlike, but Spring Break is underway in several area school districts. On several recent occasions, I’ve commented that it almost feels like spring. [...] Read more »
Presentation on the Dangers and Treatment of Sports Concussions by Dr. Phillip Arnold at Crossroads, Mar 22
This upcoming presentation is part of an ongoing commitment by Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC) to sports medicine, educating the community about the potential danger of concussions and the need for families and athletes to take them seriously. “Concussions: A Modern Approach” is the title of a free presentation by Dr. Phillip Arnold at [...] Read more »