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…

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…

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…

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…

Join wildlife educators for an outdoor camp that offers a unique experience for kids aged 8-11 to learn about science, outdoor skills, and wildlife. Limited to 20 students. RSVP is required. This is day camp. Students must be dropped off and picked up each day.

Help 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. Space is limited and RSVPs are required!! Please call Lauren Thomas at (715) 641-0406 to be added to our waitlist. Limited to ages 8+.  

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…

Join us for a FREE monthly program from the comfort of your home! Participants will receive Zoom links and additional instructions via email after registration. Have you ever been curious about all of the different waterfowl species that live in our area? Join us to learn tips and tricks for waterfowl identification, fun facts about…