Event Series Little Wildlifers

Little Wildlifers

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

Children ages 3-8 are offered hands-on experiences to get out and enjoy wildlife in the winter! This is a FREE, no-registration, no- obligation program that encourages families to discover their surroundings through games, stories, activities, songs, and more! Please dress for the weather, as a portion of these programs are outside.

Whitetail Habitat Workshop – $10 fee

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

**Please note there is a $10 fee to attend this workshop. Due to technical difficulties, we are only able to accept in-person payments at this time. You may pay the fee the day of the event with cash, check, or card. Thank you!** If you want to improve your hunting land for whitetail deer, sign…

Free

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!

Free

Earth Day Celebration: Property Clean-up & Planting for Pollinators

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

RSVP 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…

Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek & Management Tour

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

Join 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

Free

Spring Festival

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

The 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:…

Morning Bird Tour

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

Join 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.

Free

Evening Bird Tour

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

Join 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.

Free

Sharp-tailed Grouse Tour

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

Meet at the visitor center and caravan out onto the property. We will leave promptly at 6:00a.m., don't be late!

Free

Warbler Watch Tour

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

Join 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.

Free

Whooping Cranes Speaker

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

A 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.

Free

Reptiles & Amphibians – Live Animals!

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

Get up close and personal with some reptiles and amphibians, while learning what makes these critters so unique.

Free