Sharp-tailed Grouse Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesMeet at the visitor center and caravan out onto the property. We will leave promptly at 6:00a.m., don't be late!
Warbler Watch Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin local bird experts for a bird tour around Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in search of migrating warblers! Meet at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center, then carpool through the wildlife area. RSVP required.
Whooping Cranes Speaker
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesA speaker from the International Crane Foundation will give a presentation on whooping cranes. You can listen to the speaker in the auditorium in the visitor center.
Reptiles & Amphibians – Live Animals!
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesGet up close and personal with some reptiles and amphibians, while learning what makes these critters so unique.
Wild Edibles Talk & Walk
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesLearn about common wild edible plants and tips on how to properly identify them! RSVP required.
FOC Puzzle Competition
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesHow fast can you put a puzzle together? Compete as a team of 4 in this competition to see which group can assemble their puzzle the fastest. You must RSVP for this event to participate. Only 1 RSVP per team please. Any available space the day of the event is first-come-first-served. Cost is $30 per…
Wildflower Hikes
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin us for a hike to view and identify wildflowers!
Evening Bird Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin us Saturday night for a guided bird tour. We will meet in the visitor center parking lot and leave promptly at 4:00p.m. to caravan to various locations on the property. Be prepared to stop to view birds and discuss sightings.
Photo Contest Open for Submissions
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesMore details coming soon!
FOC Member Exclusive – Morning Coffee Social
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesGather with other Friends of Crex members on the first Friday of each month from 7:30am to 9:00am. Enjoy a cup of coffee on us and share your stories about Crex both old and new. This is a great time to meet other members and learn about upcoming activities. See you there!
Karner Blue Butterfly Field Experience
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesDo you want to know what it's like to work as a wildlife management staff member? Find out with this summer field experience. Learn about the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, then head out into the field to conduct a survey. RSVP required via our website. Space limited to 15 participants. Ages 14+. Youth ages 14-15…
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 3-7. Please dress for the weather! Fall Schedule: September 12 - Scavenger Hunt September 19 - Oh Deer! September 26 - Fall Leaves October 3 - Sandhill Cranes For more information contact Lauren Thomas, Natural Resources Educator, at…