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!…

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!

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.…

Enjoy a peaceful evening walking or snowshoeing on the candle-lit trail behind the Visitor Center. Then warm up with some hot chocolate and snacks in the Meeting & Gathering Hall! Snowshoes will be available on a first come, first serve basis or bring your own. Even with little to no snow, we will still have…

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…

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!

It is winter, but still no reason to put the camera away. This is one of John Pennoyer’s favorite times to photograph! In the classroom session, John will cover techniques for getting the correct exposure with our landscape covered in snow, photographing wildlife in their winter environment, and even doing some macro/close-up photography of snow-covered…

From Stan's website: "Loons have fascinated people for thousands of years. Stan has spent over 20 years studying and photographing loons just for his book Fascinating Loons and for this presentation. Image after image is filled with stunning pictures of loons in all their splendor and glory. Stan answers the age old questions about loons…

This outdoor camp offers a unique opportunity for kids aged 8-11 to learn about science, outdoor skills, and working on a team. Class size is limited to 20 students. You must RSVP for your child to attend. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Topics: Monday, March 18: Winter Habitat Study Tuesday,…