Duck Banding
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesHelp DNR wildlife management staff capture, band, and release ducks. Begin at the visitor center to receive information and instruction, then caravan to the banding site. RSVP is required via our website. Space is limited to 25 participants. Ages 8+ If event is full, please call 715-641-0406 to be put on the waitlist.
Crex Hunt & Fish Camp
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesThe Crex Hunt & Fish Camp offers three days of fun for youth ages 10-15. See schedule below. We recommend bringing bug spray, closed toe shoes, a rain jacket, and a water bottle. Snacks will be provided daily. RSVPs are required. Class size is limited to 20 students ages 10-15. Monday, August 21 - Fish…
Friends of Crex Annual Meeting
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesThis year, the meeting will be held on September 17 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall. Gather and chat at 1:00 p.m. to enjoy refreshments. At 1:45 p.m. we will move to the Visitor Center for the meeting. Expect to hear a recap of the last year,…
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…
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!
Fall Festival
Programs Sunrise with the Sandhills Tour 7:00 am– 9:00 am Take a guided tour to watch the Sandhill Cranes fly out from their nighttime roosting grounds to their daytime feeding grounds. RSVP required. Mushrooming 101 9:30 am– 11:30 am Join Joan Jacobowski to learn about edible mushrooms in our area! RSVP required. “Buckthorn…
Sunrise with the Sandhills Tour
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesTake a guided tour to watch the Sandhill Cranes fly out from their nighttime roosting grounds to their daytime feeding grounds. Meet at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center, and then caravan into the wildlife area. You must RSVP to attend.
Mushrooming 101
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin Joan Jacobowski to learn about edible mushrooms in our area. RSVP is required!
Wildlife Painting by Gray Duck Art
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesWildlife Painting by Gray Duck Art 12:00 pm– 4:00 pm Come create a wildlife painting of your own! Submit your photo and Gray Duck Art's artists will transform your photo into a custom paint by number. You can drop-in anytime between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. You must purchase a ticket for this event through…
Birds and Bird Photography Workshop
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesBring your camera and your lenses! John Pennoyer is leading another photography workshop here at Crex Meadows. More information about John: "Growing up in Kalispell, Montana it was natural for me to be in the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, or just hiking in Glacier National Park. I moved to Minnesota to go to…
Sunset with the Sandhills Tours
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesMeet at the Visitor Center to learn about Sandhill Crane ecology and habitat management, then caravan through the state wildlife area to watch the cranes fly in from their day-time feeding grounds to their nightly roosting grounds. You must RSVP to attend! For more information contact Lauren Thomas, Natural Resources Educator, at 715-641-0406 or lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov
Outdoors with Lauren – Sharp-tailed Grouse
Siren, WIThe Burnett County Community Education Program presents the Outdoors with Lauren series. This fall, attend up to four classes led by WDNR Natural Resources Educator, Lauren Thomas. Sharp-tailed Grouse are a rare bird in Wisconsin, but in Burnett County, we have a growing population! Learn about the ecology and history of Sharp-tailed Grouse in our area.…