A nature reserve in Sturgeon Bay will expand work to restore the ecological health of Big Creek thanks to a 2022 Coastal Program Grant from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Crossroads at Big Creek announced the $50,000 awarded grant Tuesday, and Executive Director Laurel Hauser says the funds will help to improve the health of the stream corridor that drains about 6,300 acres just north of Sturgeon Bay.

Crossroads 3,000 feet of stream corridor is a recognized migratory bird stopover habitat and has a habitat for spawning pike and suckers, as well as plant management.  You can be part of the Crossroads ecological restoration by volunteering on Saturday mornings from 9:30 until 11:30. Volunteers cut seed heads from reed canary grass near Big Creek. Engaging volunteers and hiring contractors is funded through a grant Crossroads received from the USFWS.

(photo submitted:  Volunteers cut seed heads from reed canary grass near Big Creek. Engaging volunteers and hiring contractors is funded through a grant Crossroads received from the USFWS.)