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  • Crex Summer Camp for Kids

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

    Kids aged 8-11 are welcomed to join Crex Meadows educators for a three day camp to learn about science, outdoor skills, photography, and wildlife.

    Free
  • Crex Summer Camp for Kids

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

    Kids aged 8-11 are welcomed to join Crex Meadows educators for a three day camp to learn about science, outdoor skills, photography, and wildlife.

    Free
  • Crex Summer Camp for Kids

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

    Kids aged 8-11 are welcomed to join Crex Meadows educators for a three day camp to learn about science, outdoor skills, photography, and wildlife.

    Free
  • Karner Blue Butterfly Field Study Program

    Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States

      Learn how to identify Karner Blue Butterflies, then head out into the field to search for them! Meet at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center, then caravan/carpool through Crex Meadows.

    Free
  • Duck Banding Program

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

    Help DNR wildlife managers capture, band, and release local ducks. Begin at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center to receive information & instruction, then caravan to the banding site. **NOTE: Please wear clothes you don't mind getting a bit dirty. Close toed shoes (rubber boots are best!) and long pants are required. Suitable…

    Free
  • WDNR Trapper Education

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

    If you wish to purchase a Wisconsin trapping license and trap in Wisconsin, you must first complete the Wisconsin trapper education course either in-person or online. The Wisconsin DNR and Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program will be hosting a 2-day, in person course at Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area on August 16th and 17th. This…

  • Monarch Tagging Program

    Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States

    Help Crex Meadows staff capture and tag Monarch butterflies! Suitable for ages 10+. Please dress for being out in the field.

    Free
  • Friends of Crex Annual Meeting

    Friends of Crex Annual Meeting

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

    The annual meeting is scheduled for the fourth Sunday in September each year from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The social before the meeting is held in the Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall. Gather and chat at 1:00 p.m. to enjoy refreshments. At 1:45 p.m. we will move to the Visitor Center for the…

  • Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 2

    Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States

    Join us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location.  

    Free
  • Annual Fall Festival

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

        Some activities require RSVP. You can view these activities and reserve your space below! PLEASE NOTE: The "Sunset with the Sandhills" Tour for this date requires RSVP in a different area. Please head to this page to RSVP for the evening tour: https://crexmeadows.org/event/sunset-with-the-sandhills-tour-3/

    Free
  • Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 3

    Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States

    Join us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location. **This tour date is a part…

    Free
  • Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 4

    Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States

    Join us for a sunset tour to see the Sandhill Cranes fly in from their daytime feeding grounds to their nighttime roosting grounds. Start at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center for a short talk on the ecology of Sandhill Cranes, then caravan to the viewing location.  

    Free