Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek & Management Tour

Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United States

Meet at the visitor center then carpool through Crex to watch sharp-tailed grouse dance on their leks and learn about management! Some hiking on uneven ground may be required. RSVPs are required to attend. Space is limited to 15 attendees. For more information, contact Lauren Thomas at 715-641-0406 or lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov

Free

Spring Festival

Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United States

Join us on Saturday, May 11 for a day full of fun events! The schedule for the day is as follows: 5:30 a.m. - Sharptail Tour - Learn all about sharp-tailed grouse and their habitat. This tour is led by Natural Resources Educator, Lauren Thomas. Meet at the visitor center then carpool out into the…

Free – $20.00

Songbird Banding w/ Bruce Bacon

Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United States

Join retired WDNR Biologist, Bruce Bacon, as he captures and bands songbirds with mist nets. Participants will be able to hold, release, and photograph the birds. RSVP required, space is limited.

Free

Beginner Birding Workshop

Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United States

Join educators Lauren Thomas and Dicey Spring for a workshop on how to start bird watching! This course will focus on the basics of bird identification and will specifically cover bird watching in your own backyard. Snacks and beverages will be provided to participants at break times. Be prepared to spend part of the class…

Free
Event Series Sharp-tailed Grouse Blinds

Sharp-tailed Grouse Viewing Blinds

Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States

Want to get up close and personal with sharp-tailed grouse? This is your chance! Once again, we are happy to offer viewing blinds at Crex Meadows this spring. There are two blinds available this spring. To reserve your blind, simply find a date with tickets available and purchase a single $5 ticket for your entire…

$5.00

Event Series Photo Saturdays

Photo Saturdays

Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United States

The Friends of Crex invites photographers to stop in at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area Visitor Center this year to receive photo critique and equipment tips. Mike Prokosch, an expert photographer and experienced judge, is offering his experience. Drop in between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month with your…

Event Series Volunteer Events

Volunteer Appreciation – Root Beer Floats & Wildflower Bus Tour

Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States

We encouraged anyone who has volunteered with us in any capacity to join us at our volunteer appreciation event. Tour with us through the meadows to look at wildflowers. We will stop at several locations to view flowers. Hiking will be minimal, but we will walk off the road through vegetation. We may encounter poison…

Free
Event Series Nature Book Club 2024

Nature Book Club

Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United States

Join us virtually or in person for a nature-themed book club! Ticket sales close 6 weeks before the meeting. You only need to purchase a ticket if you need a copy of the book supplied for you. The $10 ticket fee covers the cost of the book. If you want to obtain the book on…

Free – $60.00

Butterfly Photography Workshop

Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United States

Join us to learn about butterfly photography! John Pennoyer and Mike Prokosch will once again be leading a photography workshop- this time focusing on butterflies. Start in the classroom from 10:00 a.m. with a lunch break around noon. Please bring your own sack lunch. Some snacks will be provided. After lunch, we will head into…

$20.00