Nature Book Club
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin 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…
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 are required to attend. Space is limited to 15 attendees. For more information, contact Lauren Thomas at 715-641-0406 or lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov
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 sharp-tailed grouse and their habitat. This tour is led by Natural Resources Educator, Lauren Thomas. Meet at the visitor center then carpool out into the…
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 limited.
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 bird watching in your own backyard. Snacks and beverages will be provided to participants at break times. Be prepared to spend part of the class…
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 two blinds available this spring. To reserve your blind, simply find a date with tickets available and purchase a single $5 ticket for your entire…
Volunteer Appreciation – Root Beer Floats & Wildflower Bus Tour
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesWe encouraged anyone who has volunteered with us in any capacity to join us at our volunteer appreciation event. Tour with us through the meadows to look at wildflowers. We will stop at several locations to view flowers. Hiking will be minimal, but we will walk off the road through vegetation. We may encounter poison…
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 10:00 a.m. with a lunch break around noon. Please bring your own sack lunch. Some snacks will be provided. After lunch, we will head into…
Crex Summer Camp for Kids!
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin wildlife educators for an outdoor camp that offers a unique experience for kids aged 8-11 to learn about science, outdoor skills, and wildlife. Limited to 20 students. RSVP is required. This is day camp. Students must be dropped off and picked up each day.
Friends of Crex Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesThe 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. Quarterly 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…
Duck Banding – FULL – Waitlist Only
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesHelp DNR wildlife management staff capture, band, and release ducks. Begin at the visitor center to receive information and instruction, then caravan to the banding site. Space is limited and RSVPs are required!! Please call Lauren Thomas at (715) 641-0406 to be added to our waitlist. Limited to ages 8+.