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 […]
Repairs underway at Collins Marsh State Wildlife Area – May 2020
FOX 11 News reports on the repairs being done at Collins Marsh. It’s all part of a multi-phased plan to improve habitat by drawing down the water, and when it’s relatively dry, repairs can be made to the structures at the site. Click on the image below to read more and see video footage and photos […]
Osprey Nesting at Collins Marsh
FOX11 News reported on Wednesday, August 5th 2015 – A nesting platform at the Collins Marsh State Wildlife Area in Manitowoc County is seeing plenty of activity. A family of ospreys lives there now, but in the winter, a surprise visitor shows up, and it’s all captured on the web. Read the full article…
Les Neustadter’s legacy lives on
Source: Patrick Durkin, Wisconsin State Journal – May 10, 2013 Les Neustadter, wildlife biologist, spent his 34-year career with the Wisconsin Conservation Department and Department of Natural Resources. Neustadter most cherished the 4,200-acre Collins Marsh Wildlife Area, about 12 miles west of Manitowoc. Read more about his legacy…
