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

  • October Bird Club
    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 Events
    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
    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
  • 2026 Annual Membership Meeting
    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
  • September Bird Club
    September’s meeting began as usual with a review of birds members have been enjoying in their pursuits and yards, sharing photos of birds recently added to individual county lists, and a… Read more: September Bird Club

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