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SUMMARY:Friends of Crex Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Crex Board of Directors meets quarterly to discuss Friends of Crex related business. Meeting minutes are available in the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center. \nQuarterly board meetings are open\, but we recommend interested attendees contact us in advance so that adequate seating is available and so that they can be added to the meeting agenda if necessary. \nQuarterly board meetings are scheduled to occur every 3 months on the 3rd Thursday of that month from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Times and dates are subject to change so we recommend verifying dates and times if you plan to attend. \nPlease contact us at 715-463-2739 with any questions.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/friends-of-crex-board-of-directors-quarterly-meeting/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, 54840\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260602T162725Z
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SUMMARY:Duck Banding Program
DESCRIPTION:Help DNR wildlife managers capture\, band\, and release local ducks. Begin at the Visitor Center to receive instruction\, then caravan to the banding site.  \nThis program is for ages 10+. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  \nRequired to wear: Close toed shoes and long pants. \n**Waterproof clothing and shoes are recommended (rain pants\, rubber boots)\, but otherwise just wear clothing that can get dirty.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/duck-banding-program-2/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141227Z
CREATED:20260717T141227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141227Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Seed Collection
DESCRIPTION:Assist local plant expert Alex Bouthilet (USFWS Seed Farm Manager) with prairie seed collection on Crex Meadows. Meet at the Visitor Center and wear your field clothing!
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/prairie-seed-collection-3/
LOCATION:Private: Crex Meadows Wildlife Area\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, Wisconsin\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T125903Z
CREATED:20260309T163818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T125903Z
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SUMMARY:Crex Youth Hunt & Fish Camp
DESCRIPTION:Youth aged 10-13 are invited to join us for a day camp focusing on hunting and fishing basics! Kids will have the opportunity to learn to shoot a bow\, learn to set up a fishing rod\, and learn some of the basics of firearm safety. *Please note that this does NOT count as an official Hunter Education Course. \nThe first 2 days of camp will be hosted at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center at 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg. The third\, and final\, day of camp will be hosted at Memory Lake Park in downtown Grantsburg. ***Parents will need to drop off AND pick up kids at Memory Lake Park on Day 3.*** \nKids will be allowed to bring their own fishing equipment on Day 3 if they have their own. 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-youth-hunt-fish-camp-3/
LOCATION:Memory Lake Park\, 316 Brad St\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T125954Z
CREATED:20260309T163522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T125954Z
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SUMMARY:Crex Youth Hunt & Fish Camp
DESCRIPTION:Youth aged 10-13 are invited to join us for a day camp focusing on hunting and fishing basics! Kids will have the opportunity to learn to shoot a bow\, learn to set up a fishing rod\, and learn some of the basics of firearm safety. *Please note that this does NOT count as an official Hunter Education Course. \nThe first 2 days of camp will be hosted at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center at 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg. The third\, and final\, day of camp will be hosted at Memory Lake Park in downtown Grantsburg. ***Parents will need to drop off AND pick up kids at Memory Lake Park on Day 3.*** \nKids will be allowed to bring their own fishing equipment on Day 3 if they have their own. 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-youth-hunt-fish-camp-2/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T130341Z
CREATED:20260309T163155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T130341Z
UID:10000571-1786366800-1786377600@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Crex Youth Hunt & Fish Camp
DESCRIPTION:Youth aged 10-13 are invited to join us for a day camp focusing on hunting and fishing basics! Kids will have the opportunity to learn to shoot a bow\, learn to set up a fishing rod\, and learn some of the basics of firearm safety. *Please note that this does NOT count as an official Hunter Education Course. \nThe first 2 days of camp will be hosted at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center at 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg. The third\, and final\, day of camp will be hosted at Memory Lake Park in downtown Grantsburg. ***Parents will need to drop off AND pick up kids at Memory Lake Park on Day 3.*** \nKids will be allowed to bring their own fishing equipment on Day 3 if they have their own. 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-youth-hunt-fish-camp/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T090000
DTSTAMP:20250530T203733Z
CREATED:20230322T211159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T203733Z
UID:10000134-1786087800-1786093200@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:FOC Member Exclusive - Morning Coffee Social
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/foc-member-exclusive-morning-coffee-social/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, 54840\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T141922Z
CREATED:20260309T160113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T141922Z
UID:10000569-1784973600-1784982600@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Karner Blue Butterfly Field Study Program
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify Karner Blue Butterflies\, then head out into the field to search for them! \nMeet at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center\, then caravan/carpool through Crex Meadows.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/karner-blue-butterfly-field-study-program-2/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260717T141110Z
CREATED:20260717T141110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T141110Z
UID:10000579-1784826000-1784833200@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Seed Collection
DESCRIPTION:Assist local plant expert Alex Bouthilet (USFWS Seed Farm Manager) with prairie seed collection on Crex Meadows. Meet at the Visitor Center and wear your field clothing!
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/prairie-seed-collection-2/
LOCATION:Private: Crex Meadows Wildlife Area\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, Wisconsin\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T190000
DTSTAMP:20260205T174121Z
CREATED:20260205T174121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T174121Z
UID:10000544-1784743200-1784746800@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Crex Nature Book Club- Arctic Icons by Ed Struzik
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually or in person the 4th Wednesday of each month for a nature-themed book club! (Dates that conflict with holidays or are close to holidays will be changed). \nTicket 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 want to obtain the book on your own\, please choose the free RSVP instead of purchasing a ticket. \nZoom links will be sent directly to your email when you RSVP/purchase a ticket. A link to the book club meeting will also be available on this page when the book club meeting begins. \nAbout the book… \n“For nearly a quarter century\, the polar bears of Churchill were routinely run down and shot by the military\, by residents and by conservation officers who were brought in during the late 1960s to protect people. According to one scientist who was there at the time\, polar bears were treated more like “great white rats” than the worlds largest predator. But then something remarkable happened. During the 1970s the residents of Churchill decided that it was time to find a more peaceful way of living with polar bears. \nIn the years that followed\, scientists conducted studies on the polar bear population and in relatively short order the bears of Churchill became the most studied group of large predators in the world.” \nQuestions? Call us at 715-463-2739 or email information@crexmeadows.org
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-nature-book-club-arctic-icons-by-ed-struzik/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260309T155404Z
CREATED:20260309T155058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T155404Z
UID:10000568-1784710800-1784721600@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Crex Camp for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join wildlife educators for an outdoor camp that offers a unique opportunity for kids ages 8-11 to learn about wildlife\, science\, outdoor skills\, and more. Limited to 20 students. RSVP is required. \n**This camp will be a different theme each of the three days. Please register your child for each day you plan for them to attend. 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-camp-for-kids-7/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260309T155321Z
CREATED:20260309T154944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T155321Z
UID:10000567-1784624400-1784635200@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Crex Camp for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join wildlife educators for an outdoor camp that offers a unique opportunity for kids ages 8-11 to learn about wildlife\, science\, outdoor skills\, and more. Limited to 20 students. RSVP is required. \n**This camp will be a different theme each of the three days. Please register your child for each day you plan for them to attend. 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-camp-for-kids-6/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260309T155206Z
CREATED:20260309T154750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T155206Z
UID:10000566-1784538000-1784548800@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Crex Camp for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Join wildlife educators for an outdoor camp that offers a unique opportunity for kids ages 8-11 to learn about wildlife\, science\, outdoor skills\, and more. Limited to 20 students. RSVP is required. \n**This camp will be a different theme each of the three days. Please register your child for each day you plan for them to attend. 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-camp-for-kids-5/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260309T154209Z
CREATED:20260309T154209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T154209Z
UID:10000565-1784109600-1784113200@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Little Wildlifers
DESCRIPTION:Join Crex wildlife educators for stories\, songs\, crafts\, and activities chosen especially for children ages 3-6. Dress for the weather! No RSVP is required.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/little-wildlifers-5/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T140017Z
CREATED:20260605T165834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T140017Z
UID:10000578-1782406800-1782414000@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Seed Collection **DATE CHANGE
DESCRIPTION:Assist local plant expert Alex Bouthilet (USFWS Seed Farm Manager) with prairie seed collection on Crex Meadows. Meet at the Visitor Center and wear your field clothing!
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/prairie-seed-collection/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T230000
DTSTAMP:20260309T194352Z
CREATED:20260309T151408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T194352Z
UID:10000557-1781298000-1781305200@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Moth Field Study
DESCRIPTION:Head out into the field to observe and identify as many moth species as we can lure in! Recommended to bring: headlamp or flashlight\, chair
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/moth-field-study-2/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260220T203436Z
CREATED:20260220T203436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T203436Z
UID:10000556-1779521400-1779530400@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Songbird Banding
DESCRIPTION:Join retired wildlife biologist\, Bruce Bacon\, to help band songbirds moving through our area! Bruce will capture birds in mist nets\, then bring them into the classroom to teach tips on identification\, and will then talk through the banding process before releasing the birds back outside.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/songbird-banding/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T045000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T100000
DTSTAMP:20250924T175049Z
CREATED:20250924T175049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T175049Z
UID:10000528-1779079800-1779098400@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Sharp-tailed Grouse Viewing Blinds
DESCRIPTION:Featured Image by Alan Toczydlowski \nPlease read the entirety of this page and follow all directions. Failure to do so will result in the automatic cancellation of your reservation. \nWant 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. Additional blind opportunities may become available weather permitting. Be sure to check back regularly. \nHow to Reserve a Blind: \n\nRead all FAQs and directions first!\nFind a date with blind availability. We recommend viewing all available dates by clicking here or by viewing our events calendar.\nOnce you have found a date with availability\, purchase one ticket. You only need one ticket for your entire group. Do not buy more than one ticket for the blind. You may only make one reservation per weekend. Additional reservations will be cancelled!\nWait for us to contact you. We will contact you with more information at least a week before your reservation.\nIf you need to cancel your reservation\, please send Lauren Thomas an email at Lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov so we can offer your reservation to someone else. The $5 fee is non-refundable.\nIf there are no available dates\, please email Lauren Thomas at Lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov to be added to our waitlist.\n\nFAQs \n1. What time do I need to get to the blind? \nEveryone must be in the blind at least 45 minutes before sunrise. \n2. When can I leave? \nPlease do not leave the blind until after the birds have left the lek. Our goal is to disturb the birds as little as possible to ensure they continue using the leks. Typically\, the birds leave somewhere around 9:00 a.m. but timing can vary by over an hour in either direction. Do not exit the blind at any time during your viewing experience. \n3. How many people can be in the blind and how often can I reserve a blind? \nBlinds can seat up to 4 people comfortably\, but you may want fewer people in your blind if you plan to bring photography equipment. Anyone may reserve the viewing blinds\, but you are only allowed one reservation per week to allow an opportunity for others to view. You will be asked to provide the names of anyone joining you in the blinds via email after making your reservation. \n4. How do I find my blind? \nOnce you’ve purchased a ticket below\, someone will contact you with details on how to get to the blind you will be sitting in. You will be randomly assigned one of the available blinds. We do not allow people to choose their location unless there are mobility/accessibility concerns. Please contact Lauren Thomas at 715-641-0406 if you have mobility concerns or would like more information about accessing the blinds. We recommend visiting the site in daylight (be sure not to disturb the site in the morning!) before your viewing date so you know where to go and what to expect. \n5. How far do I have to walk to get to the blind? \nBoth blinds require some walking to get to. From the parking areas\, expect to walk around 1/4 mile to get to your blind. While much of the walking is on relatively flat ground\, vegetation can make parts of the walk challenging due to uneven terrain. Please call Lauren Thomas at 715-641-0406 if you have concerns about accessing the blinds. You should make your reservation as usual and a staff member will be in contact with you regarding your concerns. Depending on your situation\, some accommodations may be available to make your trip to the blind possible. \n6. What if it’s raining? Will the birds still be there? \nDepending on the severity of the weather\, the birds may still show up to the lek! While dry and sunny mornings are ideal\, in previous years people still had success viewing on rainy mornings. If conditions seem dangerous please email us so we can decide if rescheduling makes more sense for your group. \n7. What is a lek? \nA lek is an open area that sharp-tailed grouse gather in to perform their mating dances. \n8. Am I guaranteed to see grouse? \nNo\, but your chances to see grouse are very high! Blinds are positioned at leks that are actively and regularly used by grouse. \n9. Should I report my sightings? \nYou do not have to\, but if you would like to record the number of males you see dancing and the number of females you see\, we would love to get that information from you! You can call\, email\, or stop in to report your sightings. \n10. Why do I have to donate $5 to use the blinds? \nThe Friends of Crex and the Wisconsin Sharp-tailed Grouse Society worked together to make these blinds available to the public. Your donation helps us keep these blinds available and also ensures that people who sign up for the blinds are serious about using them. \n11. Why can’t I make a reservation? \nReservations fill quickly so there may be no openings available. You can email us at information@crexmeadows.org to be put on our waitlist. Blinds will become reservable at 12:00 p.m. on February 1. \nBy purchasing a ticket\, you agree to the following rules\, please read carefully! \n\nArrive at the blind at least 45 minutes before sunrise.\nLeave the blind only after the grouse have left the lekking site. Typically\, birds leave somewhere between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.\nWhen leaving\, leave quietly and quickly in case the birds try to return to the site.\nThe individual making the reservation is responsible for the conduct of their party. We recommend having all participants read the full FAQ and rules on this page. If members of your party fail to obey these rules\, the blinds will not be available for use to you or the members of your party in the future.\n\nIf you have further questions\, please call Lauren Thomas at 715-641-0406 or email us at Lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov \nPlease read the entirety of this page and follow all directions. Failure to do so will result in the automatic cancellation of your reservation.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/sharp-tailed-grouse-viewing-blinds-76/
LOCATION:Private: Crex Meadows Wildlife Area\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, Wisconsin\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sharp-tailed grouse blinds
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260505T210936Z
CREATED:20260203T191200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T210936Z
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SUMMARY:Crex Meadows Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2026 Spring Festival for a day full of field tours\, walks\, and talks! You must RSVP for each activity you plan to participate in as space is limited. (Scroll down to RSVP) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-meadows-spring-festival/
LOCATION:Private: Crex Meadows Wildlife Area\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, Wisconsin\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T211839Z
CREATED:20260211T220754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T211839Z
UID:10000555-1777104000-1777118400@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Annual Clean-up Day
DESCRIPTION:Join WDNR staff and Friends of Crex members to help clean up Crex Meadows\, Fish Lake\, and Amsterdam Sloughs State Wildlife Areas in celebration of Earth Day. Trash bags\, high visibility vests and gloves will be provided. The Friends of Crex will host a lunch for participants at 12:00 pm to thank you for your help keeping our public lands clean! RSVP required. 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/annual-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Private: Crex Meadows Wildlife Area\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, Wisconsin\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T083000
DTSTAMP:20260204T165845Z
CREATED:20260204T165424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T165845Z
UID:10000539-1777093200-1777105800@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek and Management Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center. Then\, carpool through Crex Meadows to watch sharp-tailed grouse dance on their leks and learn about management. Some hiking on uneven ground may be required. **Participants must arrive promptly at 5:00 am (or before). The group will not wait for those who arrive late\, as this is a time sensitive activity.  \nYou must register for this event to attend. Participation is limited! Please contact us if the event is full to be placed on our waitlist.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/sharp-tailed-grouse-lek-and-management-tour/
LOCATION:Private: Crex Meadows Wildlife Area\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, Wisconsin\, 54840\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260210T213708Z
CREATED:20260210T213708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T213708Z
UID:10000550-1771664400-1771682400@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Crex Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Crex Board of Directors meets quarterly to discuss Friends of Crex related business. Meeting minutes are available in the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center. \nQuarterly board meetings are open\, but we recommend interested attendees contact us in advance so that adequate seating is available and so that they can be added to the meeting agenda if necessary. \nThis meeting is occurring outside of the regularly scheduled time to accommodate planning time for long-term goals. \nPlease contact us at 715-463-2739 with any questions.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/friends-of-crex-board-of-directors-quarterly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, 54840\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T200000
DTSTAMP:20250910T205105Z
CREATED:20250910T205105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T205105Z
UID:10000500-1771003800-1771012800@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a peaceful evening walking or snowshoeing on the candlelit\, 1.25-mile trail behind the Crex Visitor Center. \nThen warm up with some hot beverages and snacks in the Meeting & Gathering Hall!
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/candlelight-hike-2/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T130000
DTSTAMP:20250910T212257Z
CREATED:20250910T212007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T212257Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Hunter Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our 3rd Annual Hunter Brunch this November! Enjoy a hot brunch on the opening day of gun deer season. Bring your friends\, family\, and best hunting stories! Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. for hot coffee but food will not be served until 10:00a.m. Show up with your harvested deer for a free door prize! \nAll members of the public are welcome to attend. \n 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/4th-annual-hunter-brunch/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20251007T175437Z
CREATED:20241024T164353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T175437Z
UID:10000385-1763575200-1763578800@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Crex Nature Book Club - Coyote America by Dan Flores
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually or in person the 4th Wednesday of each month for a nature-themed book club! (Dates that conflict with holidays or are close to holidays will be changed). \nTicket 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 want to obtain the book on your own\, please choose the free RSVP instead of purchasing a ticket. \nZoom links will be sent directly to your email when you RSVP/purchase a ticket. A link to the book club meeting will also be available on this page when the book club meeting begins. \nWant to join us at book club every month? Sign up for the 2025 book club pass and save! Receive books for the whole year at a discounted price. Click here for more information. \nAbout the book… \nThe New York Times best-selling account of how coyotes–long the target of an extermination policy–spread to every corner of the United States\nFinalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award\n“A masterly synthesis of scientific research and personal observation.” –Wall Street Journal\nLegends don’t come close to capturing the incredible story of the coyote. In the face of centuries of campaigns of annihilation employing gases\, helicopters\, and engineered epidemics\, coyotes didn’t just survive\, they thrived\, expanding across the continent from Alaska to New York. In the war between humans and coyotes\, coyotes have won\, hands-down. Coyote America is the illuminating five-million-year biography of this extraordinary animal\, from its origins to its apotheosis. It is one of the great epics of our time. \nQuestions? Call us at 715-463-2739 or email information@crexmeadows.org
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/crex-nature-book-club-coyote-america-by-dan-flores/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20250523T212114Z
CREATED:20250523T212006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T212114Z
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SUMMARY:Photo Saturdays
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMike 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 photographs\, equipment\, and/or questions! No appointments required. \nQuestions? Call us at 715-463-2739
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/photo-saturdays-2/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T190000
DTSTAMP:20251008T141125Z
CREATED:20250722T195540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T141125Z
UID:10000499-1761411600-1761418800@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 5
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n 
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/sunset-with-the-sandhills-tour-5/
LOCATION:Private: Crex Meadows Wildlife Area\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, Wisconsin\, 54840\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251024T200000
DTSTAMP:20250603T193848Z
CREATED:20250603T193848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T193848Z
UID:10000490-1761325200-1761336000@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Howl-O-Ween Event
DESCRIPTION: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! \nDon’t forget to wear your costume! \nRecommended to bring: flashlight and warm clothes.
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/howl-o-ween-event/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Visitor Center\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, WI\, 54840\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T193000
DTSTAMP:20250603T194829Z
CREATED:20250603T194421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T194829Z
UID:10000491-1761152400-1761161400@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving Event
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBring your own carving tools!
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/pumpkin-carving-event/
LOCATION:Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, 54840\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T210000
DTSTAMP:20251015T202337Z
CREATED:20250603T193050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T202337Z
UID:10000489-1760727600-1760734800@crexmeadows.org
SUMMARY:Star Party with Mike Lynch
DESCRIPTION:Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Crex Meadows! \nMike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 50 years. \nThe Great Night Sky is Waiting! \n  \n**Children 12 years and under may attend for free with a parent/parents who have purchased tickets** \n          
URL:https://crexmeadows.org/event/starwatch-program-with-mike-lynch/
LOCATION:Private: Crex Meadows Wildlife Area\, 102 E Crex Ave\, Grantsburg\, Wisconsin\, 54840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public events
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Crex":MAILTO:information@crexmeadows.org
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