Crex Meadows Visitor Center
Canceled Bluebird Nest Box Seminar & Building Workshop
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin us for seminar about bluebird nest boxes. Learn all about bluebirds and their nesting behaviors so you can encourage bluebirds to nest in your boxes. Then, build your own box to take home! All materials are provided with the $20 materials fee. You must register by purchasing a ticket below. Registration closes at the…
Canceled Crex Camp for Kids
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesKids ages 8-11 are invited to attend this 3-day camp focused on hands-on learning opportunities related to science, outdoor skills, and team building. Kids can be dropped off at 9:00 a.m. and picked up at 12:00 p.m each day. This is a day camp only.
Hunter Safety Internet Field Day
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin us for a hunter education internet field day on Saturday, March 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You must take the online portion of the class prior to the field day. You must register on GoWild! for this course. Register and get more details here: https://gowild.wi.gov/customers/safetyedclass
Candlelight Hike
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesHike our 1.25 mile candlelit trail, then warm up in the Meeting & Gathering Hall with hot beverages and snacks.
Winter Birds at Crex Talk
Crex Meadows Visitor Center 102 E Crex Ave, Grantsburg, WI, United StatesJoin us to learn about the different birds that you can see at Crex Meadows in the winter months.
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