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.

Membership is open to everyone. Join Today!

Photo by Nancy G.
Photo by Nancy G.
Photo by Nancy G.

What’s New at Collins Marsh?

News Updates

  • March Bird Club
    Today’s CEI Bird Club meeting began with introductions along with an explanation of what your favorite bird is. Everyone had a different species from red breasted nut hatch because they… Read more: March Bird Club
  • March on the Marsh
    March on the marsh can be a mixture of extremes. There may be warm sunlitdays where you are certain that spring has arrived, freezing wind-blown snowstormsresembling the depth of winter… Read more: March on the Marsh
  • February Bird Club
    Today’s Bird Club discussions included the importance of predators in the bird population, how historical records can be documented on eBird and local birding hot spots. First timer Eileen treated… Read more: February Bird Club
  • February Events
    February 10, 2026 10:00 am Beat the winter blues and join the CEI Bird Club‘s monthly meeting in the Neustadter Nature Center to discuss recent sightings, prepare for the GBBC… Read more: February Events
  • February On the Marsh
    As the cold wind sweeps across Collins Marsh, it may appear lifeless and a bitdesolate, there is still activity to be seen and heard for those who take the time… Read more: February On the Marsh

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