Birding Northeast Wisconsin

Collins Marsh and Nature Center

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20021 County Road JJ - Collins, WI 54207

Phone

920-772-4258

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About Collins Marsh and Nature Center

Collins Marsh is a 4,200 acre state wildlife area located just 20 minutes west of Manitowoc. The facilities include a nature center, screened-in shelter, a 110-foot observation tower fitted with live camera feed of an osprey nest, and workshop. Birders, hunters, photographers, kayakers, hikers and bikers will all find places to explore.

A variety of birds make the marsh their home, including herons, black terns, marsh wrens, sedge wrens and yellow-headed blackbirds. Several pairs of osprey have territories in the marsh, as well.

Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at the nature center for only $10 per day (free for CEI Members) and offer a great opportunity to travel deep into the marsh. Portions of the marsh are closed September 1st - November 30th to protect the waterfowl habitat.

The public is always welcome; however, the nature center building does not observe regular business hours. To ensure that the facilities you want are available, please contact in advance of your trip. 

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20021 County Road JJ - Collins, WI 54207

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