Sharp-tailed Grouse Viewing Blinds
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesWant 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…
Earth Day Property Clean-up
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin us for a spring property clean-up to celebrate Earth Day! Check-in at the visitor center at 8:00 a.m. to get your route for roadway/trail clean-up. Over the next several…
Nature Book Club
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesJoin 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…
Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek & Management Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesMeet 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…
FOC Member Exclusive – Morning Coffee Social
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesGather 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…
Photo Saturdays
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesThe 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…
Virtual Learning Series: Rare Wildlife of Crex & Management of their Habitat
VirtualJoin us for a FREE monthly program from the comfort of your home! Participants will receive Zoom links and additional instructions via email after registration. This month you can learn…
Spring Festival
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin 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…
Songbird Banding w/ Bruce Bacon
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin 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…
Beginner Birding Workshop
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin 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…
Little Wildlifers
Join Crex wildlife educators for stories, songs, crafts, and activities chosen especially for children ages 3-6. Dress for the weather!
Butterfly Photography Workshop
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesJoin 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…