Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area

Crex Meadows is a 30,000-acre property located in Grantsburg, WI. Crex Meadows is a unique area because of its thousands of acres of restored wetland and brush prairie. Originally part of the Wisconsin Pine Barrens, Crex is now the state's largest remaining portion of this globally endangered ecosystem. Because of this habitat, Crex is home to over 280 species of birds, 720 species of plants, over 96 species of butterfly and a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Northwest Passage's young photographers often take advantage of this amazing resource, just a short drive from both Webster and Frederic campuses. These photographs represent their discovery of the world around them, and of themselves.

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"Flying Crane" by Mike, 16 | Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area

When I look at this photo I think about how I’m going to fly away from all my problems and leave them behind. I can relate to this photo because I’m like the crane, I have to learn to fly before I can fly. It’s like I have to learn to deal with my problems before I can just leave them behind.

About Michael: "My name is Michael, I live in Oconto Wisconsin. I am sixteen and I am a junior at Oconto High School. I am a troubled young man who has a strong desire to change my life. My goal is to graduate high school and go to college to be a fireman. I have one kid, and he has inspired me to change my life. Photography puts me in my happy place. The minute I pick up my camera nothing else matters anymore, it’s like I’m in a completely different world where I’m free from everything that troubles me."

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Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area