Join a Refuge Ranger for a FREE loosely guided watercolor painting experience, using salt to create snowflakes or stars on a winter scene. We’ll share some tips for how to paint with watercolors, techniques for using salt and space to be creative! Demonstrations will take place at 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
We’ll have crayons, watercolor paints and brushes to be shared between participants. We estimate most visitors will want 20 -45 minutes to complete their painting; please limit 2 paintings per person. This program is best suited for adults and children ages 7+, but everyone is welcome.
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge – La Crosse District Visitor Center is located at N5727 County Road Z, Onalaska, WI 54650. Questions? Give us a call, 608-779-2399. The Visitor Center is open for winter hours Tuesday-Fridays, 9am-3pm. Closed at noon on Dec. 24, on Dec. 25, at noon on Dec. 31 and on Jan. 1, 2026.
The example artwork was inspired by designs made by Amanda The Green Artist and Dionne of Passengers on a Little Spaceship. We’ll have several design ideas to share!
