December on the Marsh
December on the marsh could mean a blanket of snow, and who isn’t dreaming of a white Christmas? As temperatures decrease, we may see less open water, more ice-covered areas. As open waters freeze, waterfowl move on. The marsh may seem devoid of life, but that is an illusion. life is still there, unseen but […]
December Events
Sunday, December 8th 1pm-3pmThere’s still a few spots open for the Kids “Make it and Take It” craft day. Kids have the opportunity to make 3 craft projects. Registration is required. Email gillnphoto@yahoo.com for more information. Tuesday, December 10th 10:00amCEI Bird Club will meet at the Neustadter Nature Center, 20021 Cty Rd JJ, Reedsville.. Find out how […]
Upcoming November Events
Saturday November 9th at 7:00 pm….. Please join us at the Neustadter Nature Center, 20021 Hwy JJ, to learn all about the November night sky and try your hand at using a Telescope. We will have several telescopes set up but feel free to bring your own if you have one. First Al Kluczinske will teach […]
CEI Annual Meeting and Celebration
On September 28th CEI members gathered at the Neustadter Nature Center to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the organization. Steve Easterly, DNR Biologist and Property Manager, both educated and entertained his audience with the history of Collins Marsh Wildlife Area from its inception back in 1946 to the 4200 acre property it is today. Steve […]
September speaker & Annual membership meeting
CEI, Inc’s educational series continues on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30 pm. Jason Breeggemann, senior DNR fisheries biologist, will discuss “Inland Fisheries Management in Manitowoc County”. Please join us for this free presentation at the Neustadter Nature Center, 20021 Cty JJ, Reedsville, Wi. CEI’s annual membership meeting is slated for Saturday, September 28 beginning at […]
Free Monthly Educational Series Announced
CEI, Inc is excited to invite the public to educational presentations on a wide range of timely topics. The speaker series will be held at the Neustadter Nature Center, 20021 Cty JJ, Reedsville, WI Please join us Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00pm for our initial offering Batty for Bats. Wisconsin Bat Ambassasor Christa Trushinsky will […]
CEI Bird Club
CEI Bird Club will resume meetings the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1000 in the Neustadter Nature Center. All are welcome whether you are new to birding or an experienced birder. Please attend and bring a friend. Topics will vary each month with the seasons. Meeting schedule updates will be posted on the Neustadter […]
Bird Club At Collins Marsh
The second Thursday of each month at 11:00, anyone interested in learning more about birding and specific birds is welcome to attend the bird club monthly meeting. At the April meeting attendees will learn from Jody Kuncher about blue birds and swallows. In addition a presentation will be given by Nancy Gill on “What is […]
Road Clean-up On Hwy. JJ
IN HONOR of EARTH DAY Thanks to CEI Birders for rising to the task of semi-annual litter pick up along Highway JJ from Hwy W to, Marken Road. We spend hours on the marsh, we walk the marsh and see how trash accumulates along the roadways and waterways. We want to keep the marsh beautiful […]