Night comes early this time of year, and on clear evenings at Crossroads at Big Creek, we have had spectacular views of the night sky…..the planet Jupiter surrounded by thousands of twinkling stars. And as they leave our evening programs, people often ask why stars twinkle? Twinkling has to do with distance and the way our [...] Read more »
Ground Hogs and Lecture on Potato Gene Bank
It’s February—the month of hearts and flowers. I don’t know if I can stand the stress of all the romance. Oh, be still, my beating heart! Though it seems like a bit of déjà vu, in February we celebrate Ground Hog’s Day, a secular and non-commercial holiday dedicated to a rodent with a heartbeat that [...] Read more »
Twinkling Stars-Viewing Night at the Astronomy Campus
Night comes early this time of year, and on clear evenings at Crossroads at Big Creek, we have had spectacular views of the night sky…..the planet Jupiter surrounded by thousands of twinkling stars. And as they leave our evening programs, people often ask why stars twinkle? Twinkling has to do with distance and the way our [...] Read more »
Door Peninsula Astronomical Society Announces Viewing Nights
The Leif Everson Observatory is a splendid place to begin your exploration of the beautiful night sky of Door County. The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society opens the observatory and StarGarden to the public each month and also when unsual astronomical events are anticipated. Members of the society are on hand with small telescopes, astronomical binoculars [...] Read more »
Janus -Looking Both Ways
As a history and science center, Crossroads at Big Creek is all about remembering the past and looking toward the future. Looking both ways, is what January is about too. The month was named for Janus, the Roman God of transitions, doors and beginnings. Janus was pictured as having two faces, one looking forward and [...] Read more »
Citizen Science
Two citizen science groups will celebrate the season at Crossroads this month. AMBLE will hold an end of season potluck on Saturday, December 17. AMBLE (Avian Monitoring for Botulism Lakeshore Events) is a citizen science project developed by the U.S. Geological Survey. Last summer, Door County volunteers walked designated stretches of the Lake Michigan and [...] Read more »
Door Peninsula Astronomical Society Tuesday, Dec. 6
The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society will hold their December general meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 6. Tom Minahan will offer a Cultural Astronomy talk. The feature program, “Mars” will be presented by Dr. John Beck. Refreshments will be served. Visitors welcome. Please use the Utah Street Entrance to reach the Astronomy Center. Read more »
Viewing Night at the Observatory, Nov 19
The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society invites the public to a viewing night on Saturday, November 19 at the Leif Everson Observatory beginning at 6 pm. Early darkness, autumn temperatures and absence of mosquitoes make November an excellent time for families to get starting in night sky viewing. This month, Jupiter is extremely bright and is [...] Read more »
Is there some rule about babies being born in spring?
It’s school field trip season at Crossroads at Big Creek and area students are finding signs of spring everywhere. The suckers made their spawning migration, frog serenades stretch into daylight hours, and birds are building nests. One student remarked, “The fish came in spring last year too. Is there some rule about babies being born in spring?” [...] Read more »
