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.
The morning was cold, rainy and windy when CEI Bird club met this month. We all shared the migrating birds we’ve been seeing including our favorite red-headed woodpeckers and warblers,… Read more: May Bird Club- and a 1st!
May on the marsh is a very special time of year, some of our most colorful birdspecies have arrived from their wintering locations and they are wearing their brightestand most… Read more: May on the Marsh
Our speaker series continues at the Neustadter Nature Center May 20th at 6pm with a presentation “Invasive Species Hot Topics 2026″. Join Valerie O’Connor, Invasive Species Coordinator from Glacierland RC&D,… Read more: May Events
With a robin busily building its nest on a bench in front of the Nature Center, Bird Club members discussed upcoming projects and events. We are eager to attend CEI… Read more: April Bird Club
With Earth Day officially slated for April 22nd, Collins Marsh is celebrating it this month with 2 planned events at the Neustadter Nature Center. Won’t you join us? April 18,… Read more: April Earth Day Celebrations
