CEI Bird Club’s first meeting in 2025 started with discussion of the Christmas Bird Count results. Members shared their successes (+failures!) counting on the dreary, rainy December day. Results show a reduction in overall numbers seen. Compiler Bob D also shared the rich history of the Collins CBC. This past survey marked the 51st year […]
January 14th 10:00am- 12:00pm CEI Bird ClubCEI Bird Club will meet at the Neustadter Nature Center, 20021 Cty JJ, Reedsville. Members will be sharing their favorite bird games, audio books, apps and field guides plus reviewing the collection of books in the Nature Center Library. Additionally Bob Domagalski will share the details of the recently completed Collins Christmas […]
There is something exciting about taking a walk in the woods in January, especially after a fresh coat of snow has fallen. The snow lies undisturbed before you, a blanket of white with sparkles that shift and rival the twinkle of a diamond as the sun hits it just right. The tree trunks guide […]
December 27th is the day selected for this year’s Collins Christmas Bird Count. One of 4 designated count areas in Manitowoc County, the Collins count will be canvassed by CEI Bird Club members as well as other volunteers. We will post our results here once tabulated by our amazing complier Bob D. To learn more […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]