Welcome to Crossroads at Big Creek, a beautiful 125-acre preserve that grew out of the vision and dreams of members of the Sturgeon Bay Education Foundation in 1992. We are proud of our vibrant link to the Door County community through our environmental efforts, educational programs, recreational opportunities, celebrations and commitment to addressing current community needs. We discover the awesome wonder of the universe at the Ray & Ruthie Stonecipher Astronomy Center and Leif Everson Observatory. We encourage learners of all ages to be responsible stewards of our environment through educational programs and research efforts. We honor the courage of our Door County pioneers and gain insight by learning their way of life though experience-based activities. We encourage healthy recreation and family activities such as hiking, cross-county skiing and snowshoeing and nature appreciation in our forests, meadows, and along Big Creek. Our visions and dreams for the preserve are outlined in our Master Plan which was developed with input from the community. We invite you to enjoy Crossroads as often as possible and encourage you to review the plan and invest in our future. Crossroads at Big Creek is an independent, donor-supported nature preserve in Door County located on County TT across from Whitetails Unlimited (at Michigan Street and Highway 42-57) in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.The Collins Learning Center, a Historical Village and an extensive system of free public trails are part of the complex. The Leif Everson Observatory, StarGarden and Stonecipher Astronomy Center are also featured and can be easily accessed via the Utah Street Entrance. A variety of lectures, learning experiences and events, both indoors and outdoors, are presented the year 'round.
