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  • 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…

    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
  • 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…

  • 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…

    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…

    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…

    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…

    Free
  • Star Party with Mike Lynch

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

    Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great celestial show in the skies over Crex Meadows! Mike Lynch is a retired WCCO Radio meteorologist and has been hosting star parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 50 years. The Great Night Sky is Waiting!   **Children 12 years and under may attend…

    $30.00
  • Pumpkin Carving Event

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

    Get in the spooky spirit with a fun carving night for families! Pumpkins will be displayed on the trail for our annual Howl-O-Ween Event! Bring your own carving tools!

  • Howl-O-Ween Event

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

    Join us for a fun filled family evening! Take a hike on the Jack-O-Lantern trail, play bingo to win a prize, decorate a cookie, make a craft, and enjoy some seasonal treats! Don’t forget to wear your costume! Recommended to bring: flashlight and warm clothes.

  • Sunset with the Sandhills Tour 5

    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