Events
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4th Annual Hunter Brunch
Crex Meadows Meeting & Gathering Hall 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, United StatesJoin us at our 3rd Annual Hunter Brunch this November! Enjoy a hot brunch on the opening day of gun deer season. Bring your friends, family, and best hunting stories! Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. for hot coffee but food will not be served until 10:00a.m. Show up with your harvested deer for a…
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Candlelight Hike
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesEnjoy a peaceful evening walking or snowshoeing on the candlelit, 1.25-mile trail behind the Crex Visitor Center. Then warm up with some hot beverages and snacks in the Meeting & Gathering Hall!
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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…
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Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek and Management Tour
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesMeet at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Education & Visitor Center. Then, carpool through Crex Meadows to watch sharp-tailed grouse dance on their leks and learn about management. Some hiking on uneven ground may be required. **Participants must arrive promptly at 5:00 am (or before). The group will not wait for those who arrive late, as…
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Annual Clean-up Day
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United States +1 moreJoin WDNR staff and Friends of Crex members to help clean up Crex Meadows, Fish Lake, and Amsterdam Sloughs State Wildlife Areas in celebration of Earth Day. Trash bags, high…
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Crex Meadows Spring Festival
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin us at the 2026 Spring Festival for a day full of field tours, walks, and talks! You must RSVP for each activity you plan to participate in as space…
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Sharp-tailed Grouse Viewing Blinds
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, Wisconsin, United StatesFeatured Image by Alan Toczydlowski Please read the entirety of this page and follow all directions. Failure to do so will result in the automatic cancellation of your reservation. Want 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…
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Songbird Banding
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin retired wildlife biologist, Bruce Bacon, to help band songbirds moving through our area! Bruce will capture birds in mist nets, then bring them into the classroom to teach tips…
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Moth Field Study
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesHead out into the field to observe and identify as many moth species as we can lure in! Recommended to bring: headlamp or flashlight, chair
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Prairie Seed Collection
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesAssist local plant expert Alex Bouthilet (USFWS Seed Farm Manager) with prairie seed collection on Crex Meadows. Meet at the Visitor Center and wear your field clothing!
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Little Wildlifers
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin Crex wildlife educators for stories, songs, crafts, and activities chosen especially for children ages 3-6. Dress for the weather! No RSVP is required.
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Crex 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 opportunity for kids ages 8-11 to learn about wildlife, science, outdoor skills, and more. Limited to 20 students. RSVP is required. **This camp will be a different theme each of the three days. Please register your child for each day you plan for them…