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…

Wildlife 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…

Bring 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…

The 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.…

Meet 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

Join us for a fun-filled family evening! Take a hike on the trials behind the Visitor Center lit up with Jack-O-Lanterns, play games to win a prize, make a snack, do a craft to take home, watch a short wildlife video in the auditorium, and enjoy some seasonal treats. Don't forget to wear your costume!…