BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Friends of Crex - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://crexmeadows.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Crex
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20230312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20231105T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20240310T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20241103T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260520T052246
CREATED:20260203T191200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T210936Z
UID:10000537-1778284800-1778371199@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Crex Meadows Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2026 Spring Festival for a day full of field tours\, walks\, and talks! You must RSVP for each activity you plan to participate in as space is limited. (Scroll down to RSVP) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-meadows-spring-festival/
LOCATION:Private: Crex Meadows Wildlife Area\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, Wisconsin\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crexmeadows.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Crex-Meadows-Spring-Festival-8.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T052246
CREATED:20250910T205105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T205105Z
UID:10000500-1771003800-1771012800@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a peaceful evening walking or snowshoeing on the candlelit\, 1.25-mile trail behind the Crex Visitor Center. \nThen warm up with some hot beverages and snacks in the Meeting & Gathering Hall!
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/candlelight-hike-2/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crexmeadows.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Candlelight-Hike-2026-Flyer-Picture.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260520T052246
CREATED:20250327T133908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193839Z
UID:10000482-1751378400-1751382000@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Little Wildlifers
DESCRIPTION:Join Crex wildlife educators for stories\, songs\, crafts\, and activities chosen especially for children ages 3-6. Dress for the weather!
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/little-wildlifers-4/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260520T052246
CREATED:20250401T144008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T125306Z
UID:10000447-1746835200-1746921599@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2025 Spring Festival for a day full of field tours\, walks\, and talks! You must RSVP for each activity you plan to participate in as space is limited. Scroll to the bottom of this page to enter your information to RSVP for each activity. \n  \n2025 Schedule \n5:30 a.m. Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek Tour \nCarpool through Crex Meadows to find sharp-tailed grouse dancing on their leks. Then\, travel around to learn more about their habitat and how the DNR manages for this rare species. \n  \n7:00 a.m. Warbler Watching \nJoin local bird expert\, Dick Sandve\, for a tour through Crex Meadows in search of warblers and other migrating birds. \n  \n8:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast \nJoin us from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. for our famous wild rice pancakes! The breakfast is free\, but free will donations are accepted. No need to RSVP for the breakfast. \n  \n9:00 a.m. Flower Hike \nJoin plant expert\, Alex Bouthilet\, for an adventure into Crex Meadows to identify and learn more about our native flowers. \n  \n9:00 a.m. Gentle Hike with Larry Weber \nJoin nature guide author\, Larry Weber\, and wander the educational prairie at Crex Meadows. Listen as Larry talks about how crucial timing is in the spring: flowers\, leaves\, migrants\, and more! This gentle walk and talk is best suited for those willing to take it slow. Best suited for seniors and those just beginning to learn about nature. Binoculars recommended. \n  \n10:30 a.m. Phantom Lake Paddle \nHead out onto Phantom Lake for an adventure paddle with wilderness guide and former FOC president\, Bob O’Hara. Participants will need to provide their own equipment including a canoe/kayak\, paddle\, and life jacket. You will not be permitted to participate without a life jacket. \n  \n11:00 a.m. Shinrin-Yoku: A Guided Forest Bathing Journey \nEscape the noise\, breathe deeply\, and reconnect with nature through Shinrin-Yoku\, the Japanese art of forest bathing. Let a Northwest Passage Therapeutic Lifestyle Instructor lead you on a serene\, mindful walk among towering trees\, where the scent of earth and the whisper of leaves will soothe your soul. \n  \n12:00 p.m. Flower Hike \nJoin plant expert\, Alex Bouthilet\, for an adventure into Crex Meadows to identify and learn more about our native flowers. \n  \n1:00 p.m. Shinrin-Yoku: A Guided Forest Bathing Journey \nEscape the noise\, breathe deeply\, and reconnect with nature through Shinrin-Yoku\, the Japanese art of forest bathing. Let a Northwest Passage Therapeutic Lifestyle Instructor lead you on a serene\, mindful walk among towering trees\, where the scent of earth and the whisper of leaves will soothe your soul. \n  \n1:00 Wheel & Wildlife Bike Ride \nJoin Friends of Crex members\, Jennifer Moore & Mark Nicklawske\, for a bike ride around Crex. Enjoy the wildlife and scenery as you travel. The ride will be under 10 miles long and will be primarily on gravel roads. You must bring your own bike. Mountain or gravel bikes are recommended and road bikes are highly discouraged. A limited quantity of high-vis vests will be available. \n  \n2:00 p.m. Birding Hike \nTake a birding hike in search of migrating birds with WDNR staff member\, Dicey Spring. Learn tips and tricks for effective bird watching and identify as many species as you can! This is a beginner-level hike lasting about 1 mile or less on a flat trail. \n  \n2:00 p.m. North Fork Paddle \nHead out onto North Fork Flowage for an adventure paddle with wilderness guide and former FOC president\, Bob O’Hara. Participants will need to provide their own equipment including a canoe/kayak\, paddle\, and life jacket. You will not be permitted to participate without a life jacket. \n  \n2:00 p.m. Wetland Birds Tour \nCarpool around the wildlife area with DNR staff member\, Lauren Thomas\, to learn more about the wetlands of Crex Meadows and the bird species that call them home. \n  \n3:00 p.m. Flower Hike \nJoin plant expert\, Alex Bouthilet\, for an adventure into Crex Meadows to identify and learn more about our native flowers. \n  \n4:00 p.m. Waterfowl Viewing Tour \nHead down to Fish Lake Wildlife Area for a waterfowl viewing adventure with DNR staff member\, Drew Hawley. Identify waterfowl species through spotting scopes and learn more about the habitat they rely on. \n  \n5:00 p.m. A Bit Beyond Basic Birding: A Look at Plumage \nEnd the day with local bird expert\, Tom Nolz\, in the visitor center auditorium. Tom will share information about bird plumages. This presentation is perfect for anyone looking to learn a little bit more about our feathered friends! \n  \n 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/spring-festival-4/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T052246
CREATED:20250306T192537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T192537Z
UID:10000435-1745654400-1745674200@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day Clean-Up Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day by helping us clean up the Glacial Lake Grantsburg Properties\, then join us for lunch at noon! \nParticipants will be assigned a stretch of road or trail in one of the wildlife areas to walk/drive and pickup litter. Please stop in at the visitor center prior to heading out to receive rubber gloves\, reflective vests\, and trash bags. A limited number of trash grabbers are available. We recommend bring one with if you have it. \nNo registration is required\, but we appreciate RSVPs from anyone planning to join us for lunch to help us plan for food. You are welcome to join us for the clean up and lunch with or without an RSVP!
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/earth-day-clean-up-celebration/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crexmeadows.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EARTH-DAY-CELEBRATION-EVENT-2025.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T052246
CREATED:20250306T175640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T132402Z
UID:10000433-1743242400-1743249600@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Bluebird Nest Box Seminar & Building Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for seminar about bluebird nest boxes. Learn all about bluebirds and their nesting behaviors so you can encourage bluebirds to nest in your boxes. Then\, build your own box to take home! All materials are provided with the $20 materials fee. You  must register by purchasing a ticket below. Registration closes at the end of the day on 3/26.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/bluebird-nest-box-seminar-building-workshop/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crexmeadows.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bluebird-House-Seminar-Building-Workshop-2025.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T052247
CREATED:20250108T161034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T161034Z
UID:10000403-1738949400-1738958400@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike our 1.25 mile candlelit trail\, then warm up in the Meeting & Gathering Hall with hot beverages and snacks.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/candlelight-hike/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crexmeadows.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Crex-Candlelight-Snowshoe-Hike-2025.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T052247
CREATED:20241014T164728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T165422Z
UID:10000374-1732356000-1732366800@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:3rd Annual Hunter Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 3rd Annual Hunter Brunch this November! Enjoy a hot brunch on the opening day of gun deer season. Bring your friends\, family\, and best hunting stories! Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. for hot coffee but food will not be served until 10:00a.m. Show up with your harvested deer for a free door prize! \nAll members of the public are welcome to attend. \n 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/3rd-annual-hunter-brunch/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://crexmeadows.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HUNTER-BRUNCH-2023-FLYER-7.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR