Conservation Education Inc (CEI) is an independent non-profit organization formed in 1954 to promote conservation through education.
Today, CEI acts as the Friends Group of the Collins Marsh Wildlife Refuge and serves many different functions regarding Collins Marsh and the Nature Center.
We are very proud of our history, education initiatives such as our osprey camera project and education workshops. We are focused on creating a network of conservation minded citizens as well as leading local efforts to control invasive species.
January 14th 10:00am- 12:00pm CEI Bird ClubCEI Bird Club will meet at the Neustadter Nature Center, 20021 Cty JJ, Reedsville. Members will be sharing their favorite bird games, audio books, apps and… Read more: January events
There is something exciting about taking a walk in the woods in January, especially after a fresh coat of snow has fallen. The snow lies undisturbed before you, a… Read more: January on the Marsh
December 27th is the day selected for this year’s Collins Christmas Bird Count. One of 4 designated count areas in Manitowoc County, the Collins count will be canvassed by CEI… Read more: Collins Christmas Bird Count Dec 27
Our first Make It and Take It Craft Day for Kids on December 8th was a great success! Participants fashioned Christmas crafts while making new friends and happy memories. We’re looking forward… Read more: Craft Day success!
December on the marsh could mean a blanket of snow, and who isn’t dreaming of a white Christmas? As temperatures decrease, we may see less open water, more ice-covered areas.… Read more: December on the Marsh
