Crex Meadows Visitor Center
Photo Saturdays
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesThe Friends of Crex invites photographers to stop in at the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area Visitor Center this year to receive photo critique and equipment tips. Mike Prokosch, an expert photographer and experienced judge, is offering his experience. Drop in between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month with your…
Howl-o-ween
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesA fun-filled family evening! Take a hike on the trails 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! We recommend bringing…
Crex Summer 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 experience for kids aged 8-11 to learn about science, outdoor skills, and wildlife. Limited to 20 students. RSVP is required. This is day camp. Students must be dropped off and picked up each day.
Beginner Birding Workshop
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin educators Lauren Thomas and Dicey Spring for a workshop on how to start bird watching! This course will focus on the basics of bird identification and will specifically cover bird watching in your own backyard. Snacks and beverages will be provided to participants at break times. Be prepared to spend part of the class…
Songbird Banding w/ Bruce Bacon
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin retired WDNR Biologist, Bruce Bacon, as he captures and bands songbirds with mist nets. Participants will be able to hold, release, and photograph the birds. RSVP required, space is limited.
Spring Festival
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, May 11 for a day full of fun events! The schedule for the day is as follows: 5:30 a.m. - Sharptail Tour - Learn all about sharp-tailed grouse and their habitat. This tour is led by Natural Resources Educator, Lauren Thomas. Meet at the visitor center then carpool out into the…
Sharp-tailed Grouse Lek & Management Tour
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesMeet at the visitor center then carpool through Crex to watch sharp-tailed grouse dance on their leks and learn about management! Some hiking on uneven ground may be required. RSVPs are required to attend. Space is limited to 15 attendees. For more information, contact Lauren Thomas at 715-641-0406 or lauren.finch@wisconsin.gov
Nature Book Club
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin 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…
Crex Camp for Kids
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesThis 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,…
Fascinating Loons with Stan Tekiela
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesFrom 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…
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. Please dress for the weather! Winter Schedule: January 9 - How Do I Survive? January 23 - Owls! February 6 - Snowflakes February 20 - Fur and Feet March 5 - Winter Birds For more information contact Lauren…
Winter Light; Winter Photography Workshop with John Pennoyer
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesIt 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…