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.
Although we may be missing the water in the Collins Marsh reservoir ( see DNR News Release), we still have plenty going on this month! Fish Stocking and Regulations Presentation…July… Read more: July Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2026Contact: Steve Easterly, DNR Wildlife BiologistStephen.Easterly@wisconsin.gov or 920-420-0135 DNR Drawdown Of Collins Marsh Wildlife AreaTo Improve Wildlife Habitat GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)… Read more: Wisconsin DNR News Release:
Along with seasonal changes, if you have driven past Collins Marsh recently youmay wonder what is going on? Where did the water go? Why has it changed so much?These would… Read more: July On the Marsh
It was a very windy day but thankfully no one blew away! This year’s open house featured a Riddle Walk, new Children’s Discovery Cabinet, great food, kayaking, tower climbing and… Read more: Funfest Highlights
This month’s CEI Bird club meeting began with big news.. A Bell’s vireo was sighted just east of Kiel. This is a new bird for Manitowoc County, bringing the total… Read more: June Bird Club
