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.
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
Sunday, December 8th 1pm-3pmThere’s still a few spots open for the Kids “Make it and Take It” craft day. Kids have the opportunity to make 3 craft projects. Registration is… Read more: December Events
Saturday November 9th at 7:00 pm….. Please join us at the Neustadter Nature Center, 20021 Hwy JJ, to learn all about the November night sky and try your hand at using… Read more: Upcoming November Events
On September 28th CEI members gathered at the Neustadter Nature Center to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the organization. Steve Easterly, DNR Biologist and Property Manager, both educated and entertained… Read more: CEI Annual Meeting and Celebration
