Public events
Events
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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 &…
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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…
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Moth Field Study
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesHead out into the field to observe and identify as many moth species as we can lure in! Recommended to bring: headlamp or flashlight, chair
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Prairie Seed Collection **DATE CHANGE
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesAssist local plant expert Alex Bouthilet (USFWS Seed Farm Manager) with prairie seed collection on Crex Meadows. Meet at the Visitor Center and wear your field clothing!
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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.
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Crex Camp for Kids
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin wildlife educators for an outdoor camp that offers a unique opportunity for kids ages 8-11 to learn about wildlife, science, outdoor skills, and more. Limited to 20 students. RSVP…
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Crex Camp for Kids
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin wildlife educators for an outdoor camp that offers a unique opportunity for kids ages 8-11 to learn about wildlife, science, outdoor skills, and more. Limited to 20 students. RSVP…
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Crex Camp for Kids
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin wildlife educators for an outdoor camp that offers a unique opportunity for kids ages 8-11 to learn about wildlife, science, outdoor skills, and more. Limited to 20 students. RSVP…
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Prairie Seed Collection
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesAssist local plant expert Alex Bouthilet (USFWS Seed Farm Manager) with prairie seed collection on Crex Meadows. Meet at the Visitor Center and wear your field clothing!
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Karner Blue Butterfly Field Study Program
Learn 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 through…
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