Events

Upcoming Events

  • April Bird Club

    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 Bird Club member Jim Van Hoof’s “Bird Photography” presentation on Saturday April 18th. Several members are participating in the Midwest Crane count also on Saturday,

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  • April Earth Day Celebrations

    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, 2026 1:00pm “Bird Photography with Jim Van Hoof” Professional nature photographer Jim Van Hoof will share the basics of photographing our often elusive feathered friends

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Annual Events

CEI offers a number of fun events and educational programs through the year. Here are some events we’ve hosted in the past: snowshoeing, annual cookout, duck banding, paddling events, guided hiking tours, hunters safety programs, movie nights, Light Up the Tower, Sip & Paint, Breakfast with the Birds, Migration Dinner, and more!

Current Events