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.
Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed and Friends of Collins Marsh welcome the public to aday of activities celebrating life at the marsh. Events take place at Collins Marsh &… Read more: Birding/Kayaking Event June 7th
Join us May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm for Birds and Bugs. A presentation by award-winning nature photographer John Walch. John will showcase images capturing the beauty and diversity of birds visiting our… Read more: Speaker Series continues with “Birds and Bugs”
CEI Birders “took a hike” for this month’s meeting. Walking along the loop trail around the nature center grounds, members enjoyed the sights and sounds of mostly resident birds- orioles,… Read more: May Nature Center Loop Trail Stroll
Wetlands come alive in May and Collins Marsh is no exception,booming with life! Under the serene looking waters there is a wholedifferent aquatic world that we don’t get to see.… Read more: The Marsh in May
Although April 22nd is officially Earth Day, Friends of Collins Marsh will be honoring it with events on April 26 & 27, 2025. Saturday, April 27th 9:00am CEI Birders Road… Read more: April Earth Day Celebrations
