Neustadter Nature Center at Collins Marsh

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Neustadter Nature Center at Collins Marsh

Neustadter Nature Center at Collins Marsh Collins Marsh is a 4,000 acre state wildlife area that offers excellent wetland habitat.

Our facilities include a nature center, screened in shelter, 110 foot tower, as well as a grill and bonfire pit. Birders, Hunters, Photographers, Kayakers, Hikers and Bikers will all find places to explore.
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We do not observe regular business hours, to ensure that the facilities you want are available please contact us at the listed phone number.
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You may also choose from these offered services:

*Canoe Rental
-$5 per canoe for the entire day!

*Shelter Rental for special events
-(we are currently seeking board approval for this service)

*Community Events and Programs
-Check out this page (or CEI website) for upcoming events and offers!

06/07/2026

Fun Fest at Neustadter Nature Center Saturday 11-3. See you there!

06/05/2026

Board member Cheryl Gorsuch assembles our new outdoor Nature Discovery Center made possible by a grant from the Forward Endowment. Check it out at our upcoming Funfest June 13th.

06/02/2026

Golden Alexander is a show stopper in the Nature Center's Host Garden right now. Hoping for some Black Swallowtail butterflies to show an interest. For an in-depth view of this beautiful butterfly's life check out https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/black-swallowtail-papilio-polyxenes/

05/29/2026

TAKE A HIKE!!!

Marsh Trail Walk TOMORROW May 30th 9am-11am.

Let’s see what each of our walking paths have to offer. This month- the Tower View Trail. Meet at the DNR parking lot at 1194 Collins Marsh Road, Reedsville, WI. Bring your binoculars, favorite nature apps and dress for the weather. Sturdy shoes, long pants and DEET repellent suggested to ward off ticks.

See you there!

05/22/2026

In case you missed Valerie's presentation Wednesday night, we learned about 2 new aquatic invasive species....European frogbit and Java waterdropwort....plus one that's been around for awhile...Purple Loosestrife. Links to WI DNR info pages for each: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Invasives/fact/EuropeanFrogbit
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Invasives/fact/JavaWaterdropwort
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Invasives/fact/PurpleLoosestrife

Mark your calendars for next month's presentation June 21st at 1:00pm when Nancy Nabeck will introduce us to Chimney Swifts.

05/17/2026

Learn how to STOP THE SPREAD this Wednesday May 20th at 6pm!

Join Valerie O'Connor, Invasive Species Coordinator from Glacierland RC&D to learn more about invasive species hot topics in Manitowoc County. She will be going over prominent non-native species and how it affects our natural habitat throughout the county. Dive into identification, management efforts and current citizen science implementation to learn how you can further protect Wisconsin's natural environments

04/14/2026

Join us this Saturday, April 18, 2026 1:00pm

“Bird Photography with Jim Van Hoof”

Professional nature photographer Jim Van Hoof will share the basics of photographing our often elusive feathered friends for the beginner, as well as providing insider tips on capturing beautiful bird images for the experienced. Jim will share some of his favorite shots and what made them so special.

03/16/2026

Please join us Saturday March 21, 2026 at 1pm for “Collins Marsh Birding Past and Present and the Importance of Using Ebird.” Local birder extraordinaire Bob Domagalski will provide insight into the many species of birds who make Collins Marsh their home as well as the migrating birds which use its vital resources as a stopover to their summer nesting sites and southern wintering grounds. Bob will discuss population trends across the years and explain how eBird, a powerful worldwide platform for documenting bird sightings and recordings, can be used to predict what species you might see on a trip to Collins Marsh.

02/10/2026

February 21, 2026 1:00 pm
Join us Saturday, February 21st in the Neustadter Nature Center to learn about the Motus wildlife tracking system in Wisconsin. Jacob Woulf from Lake Michigan Bird Observatory will be discussing Motus technology, Lake Michigan Bird Observatory's Motus objectives, and the importance of Motus in avian conservation. A Motus station was installed on the Collins Marsh Tower late last fall. Learn its purpose and how this international research project initiated by Birds Canada https://motus.org/ is being used right here in our neighborhood! WEATHER PERMITTING: After the presentation enjoy some fresh air and join us for snowshoeing or hiking the Nature Center Trail.

01/24/2026

Reminder: Sunday, January 25, 2026 1pm-4pm… (Rescheduled from December) Spend your afternoon with the Friends of Collins Marsh creating Winter Crafts for Kids 1-99. Enjoy light refreshments, music and good company! Free event, however donations will be accepted. We will have both winter and everyday themed craft projects for you and yours to make and take.. See you at the Neustadter Nature Center.

Address

20021 CR-JJ
Reedsville, WI
54230

Telephone

+19207724258

Website

http://www.collinsmarsh.org/

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