Wildlife Painting by Gray Duck Art 12:00 pm– 4:00 pm Come create a wildlife painting of your own! Submit your photo and Gray Duck Art's artists will transform your photo into a custom paint by number. You can drop-in anytime between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. You must purchase a ticket for this event through…

Bring your camera and your lenses! John Pennoyer is leading another photography workshop here at Crex Meadows. More information about John: "Growing up in Kalispell, Montana it was natural for me to be in the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, or just hiking in Glacier National Park. I moved to Minnesota to go to…

Join us for a fun-filled family evening! Take a hike on the trials behind the Visitor Center lit up with Jack-O-Lanterns, play games to win a prize, make a snack, do a craft to take home, watch a short wildlife video in the auditorium, and enjoy some seasonal treats. Don't forget to wear your costume!…

Meet at the Visitor Center to learn about Sandhill Crane ecology and habitat management, then caravan through the state wildlife area to watch the cranes fly in from their day-time feeding grounds to their nightly roosting grounds. You must RSVP to attend! For more information contact Lauren Thomas, Natural Resources Educator, at 715-641-0406 or lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov

Calling all deer hunters! Please join the Friends of Crex for a brunch in honor of the opening day of rifle season 2023! Hunters can stop by on their way out of the woods to have some French toast and sausage and connect with other local hunters. Bring your family and your best stories from…

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!

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…

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.…