What a beautiful morning to learn about science and nature! Thanks to everyone for participating. We had about 40 people take part in the event (students and parents). The kids learned about reptiles and amphibians that call the preserve home; … Continued
The Preserve’s bird list includes over 80 birds! We hope you’ll join Deb and Mark Toycen as they walk through the Preserve to see how many birds can be seen or heard on Saturday, May 4th starting at 9 a.m. … Continued
The Planning Committee for the Colfax-Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area is excited to offer a Science Exploration Day on Saturday May 18, 2024. Rocks and Minerals: Learn about common rocks and minerals of Wisconsin. How do Agates form? How … Continued
On October 9, 2023 two new Kestrel Nest Boxes, built and donated by Sam Campbell, were installed at the preserve by Sam, Mark Mosey, Kathy Stahl and Lee Boland. The poles were installed by Tyler Knutson and Justin Gabriel. The … Continued
Our new 40ft T-shaped, permanent fishing pier is really taking shape. Stay tuned for updates as it nears completion!
The wood ducks are going to love this!! Five Colfax Troop 42 Bear den members and their parents, with the help of Mark Mosey installed 3 wood duck nest boxes at the Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Rec Area on … Continued
A huge THANK YOU to the students and instructor of the Electrical Distribution Program at CVTC for installing our new Osprey Nesting Platform and new pole on the eastern end of the preserve today! The pole was donated by CVTC. … Continued
Join us on February 24th from 9:30 to 12:30 for a FREE workshop on how to identify native trees and shrubs during winter. Naturalist Jim Schweibert will be our guest presenter! The workshop will begin at Colfax Lutheran Church and … Continued
February 3 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us at Colfax Red Cedar Preserve and Recreation Area for an afternoon of winter fun! Throughout the event, there will be a bonfire, s’mores, and hot cocoa! Someone will be available to help … Continued
The CRCPRA planning committee would like to wish all the preserve users a Happy New Year! The preserve will be a BUSY place in 2024! Here are some of the upcoming events: Winter Fun Day, Saturday February 3rd, 1-4pm. Snowshoeing, … Continued