Events
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Crex Camp for Kids
This outdoor camp offers a unique opportunity for kids aged 7-12 to learn about science and conservation. Class size is limited and an RSVP is required. Topics: Monday, March 20 - Mammal Tracking Tuesday, March 21 - Ultimate Survivor Wednesday, March 22 - Orienteering This class runs from 9:30am to 12:30pm each day!
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Earth Day Celebration: Property Clean-up & Planting for Pollinators
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesRSVP by phone is required for all parts of this event. See below for details. Join us on Saturday, April 22 to celebrate Earth Day! What better way to celebrate and give back to the Earth than by picking up some trash and keeping Crex Meadows clean. Property clean-up will run from 8:00am- 12:00pm. Clean-up…
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Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek & Management Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, April 29 from 5:30am to 8:00am. Meet at the Visitor Center and then carpool through Crex to watch Sharptails dance on their leks and learn about management! *Some hiking on uneven ground may be required. RSVP required. Limited to 15 attendees. Contact Lauren Thomas with questions: 715-641-0406 or lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov
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Spring Festival
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesThe Crex Meadows Spring Wildlife Festival & Open House is coming up fast! Join us for two days of events. Friday, May 19 - RSVP Required Events Morning Bird Tour: 7:00a.m. - 9:00a.m. Evening Bird Tour: 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Saturday, May 20 - RSVP Required Events Sharp-tailed Grouse Tour: 6:00a.m - 8:00a.m. Warbler Watch Tour:…
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Morning Bird Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin us Friday morning for a guided bird tour. We will meet in the visitor center parking lot and leave promptly at 7:00a.m. to caravan to various locations on the property. Be prepared to stop to view birds and discuss sightings.
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Evening Bird Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin us Friday night for a guided bird tour. We will meet in the visitor center parking lot and leave promptly at 4:00p.m. to caravan to various locations on the property. Be prepared to stop to view birds and discuss sightings.
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Sharp-tailed Grouse Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesMeet at the visitor center and caravan out onto the property. We will leave promptly at 6:00a.m., don't be late!
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Warbler Watch Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin local bird experts for a bird tour around Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in search of migrating warblers! Meet at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center, then carpool through the wildlife area. RSVP required.
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Whooping Cranes Speaker
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesA speaker from the International Crane Foundation will give a presentation on whooping cranes. You can listen to the speaker in the auditorium in the visitor center.
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Reptiles & Amphibians – Live Animals!
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesGet up close and personal with some reptiles and amphibians, while learning what makes these critters so unique.
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Wild Edibles Talk & Walk
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesLearn about common wild edible plants and tips on how to properly identify them! RSVP required.
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FOC Puzzle Competition
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesHow fast can you put a puzzle together? Compete as a team of 4 in this competition to see which group can assemble their puzzle the fastest. You must RSVP for this event to participate. Only 1 RSVP per team please. Any available space the day of the event is first-come-first-served. Cost is $30 per…
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