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.
November 7, 2026 1:00pm Did you know Wisconsin is home to 20 species of furbearers? Learn more about these creatures by attending our presentation “Furbearers of Wisconsin” at the Neustadter… Read more: November Events
October’s Bird club discussions centered around the changing of the seasons. The Hummers have departed to be replaced by the juncos and white crown sparrows. We are watching for the… Read more: October Bird Club
October 10th 1:00pm-3:00pm Join us for an adult crafting activity and have some fall fun at Neustadter Nature Center. We will be creating scarecrows from repurposed ceiling fan blades. Everything… Read more: October Events
October on the marsh is all about change, like a tapestry with new colorsinterwoven every day, as the greens give way to vibrant hues of yellow, red and orange,the wildlife… Read more: October On the Marsh
September 26th proved to be a beautiful fall day as members assembled for CEI’s 72nd annual membership meeting. Bumblebees on stiff goldenrod plants greeted all as they approached the Nature… Read more: 2026 Annual Membership Meeting
