Collins Marsh News
New Hibernaculum at the Nature Center
A hibernaculum has been added to the property at the Nature Center. Recent studies suggest that snakes are valuable in reducing disease threats posed by high rodent populations. Many snake populations have declined in Wisconsin due to habitat loss and human persecution. Pictured Below (left): The hole is about seven feet deep. It has to […]
Dismantling the Old Nature Center
Before we begin this story… We would like to thank Tim and Tom Lefeber who volunteered to dismantle the old nature center building. We are so very grateful for what they did. The time they spent, their labor, their equipment, and their humor is something we will not forget! THANK YOU! The Old Nature Center […]
Removing Bees from the Old Nature Center Wall
Last week, over 30,000 bees were relocated from the old nature center! In mid-summer, someone noticed bees flying into the wall of the old nature center at the roof line. The old nature center was scheduled to be removed, and we wanted to save the bees. We owe a BIG thanks to Gary Sydow and […]