Public events
Events
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Karner Blue Butterfly Field Study Program
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesLearn how to identify Karner Blue Butterflies, then head out into the field to search for them! Meet at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center, then caravan/carpool…
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Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 2
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location.
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Annual Fall Festival
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesSome activities require RSVP. You can view these activities and reserve your space below! PLEASE NOTE: The "Sunset with the Sandhills" Tour for this date requires RSVP in a different area. Please head to this page to RSVP for the evening tour: https://crexmeadows.org/event/sunset-with-the-sandhills-tour-3/
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Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 3
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location. **This tour date is a part…
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Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 4
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location.
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Star Party with Mike Lynch
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesMake the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Crex Meadows! Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 50 years. The Great Night Sky is Waiting! **Children 12 years and under may attend…
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4th Annual Hunter Brunch
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesJoin 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…
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Candlelight Hike
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesEnjoy a peaceful evening walking or snowshoeing on the candlelit, 1.25-mile trail behind the Crex Visitor Center. Then warm up with some hot beverages and snacks in the Meeting & Gathering Hall!
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Annual Clean-up Day
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States +1 moreJoin WDNR staff and Friends of Crex members to help clean up Crex Meadows, Fish Lake, and Amsterdam Sloughs State Wildlife Areas in celebration of Earth Day. Trash bags, high visibility vests and gloves will be provided. The Friends of Crex will host a lunch for participants at 12:00 pm to thank you for your…
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Crex Meadows Spring Festival
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin 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)
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Songbird Banding
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin retired wildlife biologist, Bruce Bacon, to help band songbirds moving through our area! Bruce will capture birds in mist nets, then bring them into the classroom to teach tips on identification, and will then talk through the banding process before releasing the birds back outside.
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Little Wildlifers
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin Crex wildlife educators for stories, songs, crafts, and activities chosen especially for children ages 3-6. Dress for the weather! No RSVP is required.