Caretaker’s Tips

Get the most out of your visit to the marsh with our caretaker’s tips. Click on the photo or title to read more about each topic.

Snowshoeing at Collins
Collins Marsh offers 5 “official” snowshoeing trails with trailheads located off of our parking lots. Learn more…

Cool-Weather Hiking
With the change of the seasons comes a change in what Collins Marsh has to offer!

Seasonal Bird Calls
One of Collin’s main attractions is the wide variety of birdlife our habitat supports. Learn how to identify their calls.

Bird Basics: The Osprey
Osprey are a unique raptor that can be seen soaring in the sky over Collins Marsh during Wisconsin’s summers.

Duck Banding
Volunteers of all ages help to band and identify the age, gender, and species of several duck species.