Nest Box or Feeder Building Workshop

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

Choose between building a nest box or a feeder! We will guide you through the building process as well as provide placement tips and other information to help you get the most out of your project! Materials will be provided; however, we encourage participants to bring along a hammer and/or drill if they own one.…

$15.00

Annual Crex Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

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

Enjoy a peaceful evening walking or snowshoeing on the candle-lit trail behind the Visitor Center. Then warm up with some hot chocolate and snacks in the Meeting & Gathering Hall! Snowshoes will be available on a first come, first serve basis or bring your own. Even with little to no snow, we will still have…

Nature Book Club

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

Join us virtually each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a nature book club. January-March fees are $25 and include all three books. January 24: The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities by Peter S. Alagona February 21: The Thing with Feathers: The Surprising Lives of Birds and What They Reveal About Being Human by…

CANCELLED – Sunset Snowshoe Hike

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

Join us for a sunset snowshoe hike on the trails behind the Crex Meadows Visitor Center. Snowshoes will be provided on a first-come, first serve basis. All ages are welcome. You must RSVP to attend. Dress for the weather!

Free

Winter Light; Winter Photography Workshop with John Pennoyer

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

It is winter, but still no reason to put the camera away. This is one of John Pennoyer’s favorite times to photograph! In the classroom session, John will cover techniques for getting the correct exposure with our landscape covered in snow, photographing wildlife in their winter environment, and even doing some macro/close-up photography of snow-covered…

$20.00
Event Series Little Wildlifers

Little Wildlifers

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

Join Crex wildlife educators for stories, songs, crafts, and activities chosen especially for children ages 3-6. Please dress for the weather!   Winter Schedule: January 9 - How Do I Survive? January 23 - Owls! February 6 - Snowflakes February 20 - Fur and Feet March 5 - Winter Birds For more information contact Lauren…

Fascinating Loons with Stan Tekiela

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

From Stan's website: "Loons have fascinated people for thousands of years. Stan has spent over 20 years studying and photographing loons just for his book Fascinating Loons and for this presentation. Image after image is filled with stunning pictures of loons in all their splendor and glory. Stan answers the age old questions about loons…

Free – $15.00

Crex Camp for Kids

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

This outdoor camp offers a unique opportunity for kids aged 8-11 to learn about science, outdoor skills, and working on a team. Class size is limited to 20 students. You must RSVP for your child to attend. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Topics: Monday, March 18: Winter Habitat Study Tuesday,…

Free

Nature Book Club

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

Join us virtually each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a nature book club. January-March fees are $25 and include all three books. January 24: The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities by Peter S. Alagona February 21: The Thing with Feathers: The Surprising Lives of Birds and What They Reveal About Being Human by…

Event Series Volunteer Events

Front Desk Training

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

Volunteers - get a refresh on your front desk knowledge! We will cover register updates, bog shoe changes, and other miscellaneous items. Please plan to attend a training session before the spring season!

Free