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  • Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 2

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

    Join us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location.  

    Free
  • Annual Fall Festival

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

        Some activities require RSVP. You can view these activities and reserve your space below! PLEASE NOTE: The "Sunset with the Sandhills" Tour for this date requires RSVP in a different area. Please head to this page to RSVP for the evening tour: https://crexmeadows.org/event/sunset-with-the-sandhills-tour-3/

    Free
  • Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 3

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

    Join us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location. **This tour date is a part…

    Free
  • Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 4

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

    Join us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location.  

    Free
  • Star Party with Mike Lynch

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

    Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Crex Meadows! Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 50 years. The Great Night Sky is Waiting!   **Children 12 years and under may attend…

    $30.00
  • Pumpkin Carving Event

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

    Get in the spooky spirit with a fun carving night for families! Pumpkins will be displayed on the trail for our annual Howl-O-Ween Event! Bring your own carving tools!

  • Nature Book Club 2025

    Crex Nature Book Club – Cull of the Wild by Hugh Warwick

    Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United States +1 more
    Hybrid Event

    Join us virtually or in person the 4th Wednesday of each month 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 $15 ticket fee covers the cost of the book. If you…

    Free – $15.00
  • Howl-O-Ween Event

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

    Join us for a fun filled family evening! Take a hike on the Jack-O-Lantern trail, play bingo to win a prize, decorate a cookie, make a craft, and enjoy some seasonal treats! Don’t forget to wear your costume! Recommended to bring: flashlight and warm clothes.

  • Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 5

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

    Join us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location.  

    Free
  • 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…

  • FOC Member Exclusive – Morning Coffee Social

    FOC Member Exclusive – Morning Coffee Social

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

    Gather 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!