Inspiring Appreciation and Stewardship of our Environment
Welcome to Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
Set on 850 acres in rural Barry County Michigan, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, a mix between an environmental education center, nature center and biological field station, provides visitors opportunities for education, recreation, research and exposure to a blend of diverse habitats including wetlands, forests, marshes, streams, lakes, and prairies.
The Institute offers environmental education and sustainable land management programs to the community, instructing environmental stewards by communicating the core values of land conservancy, environmental responsibility and the pursuit of knowledge; provides undergraduate research grants and research partnerships with a consortium of area colleges and universities; and features over nine miles of hiking trails open to the public, free of charge, from dawn to dusk year-round.
Programs & Events
Join us year-round for exciting activities and learning experiences, from science storytimes to strolls with nature.
Education
With our on-site and off-site ScienceStrong—Explore, Experience, Engage program, we are proud to be a leader in environmental education and science.
Scientific Research
As a biological field station, we provide opportunities for research in the environmental sciences and natural resources to inform land management. We also provide opportunities in creative writing and art. Our biological field station works with a consortium of 12 colleges and universities from Michigan and Indiana.
Stewardship
Restoring ecological integrity and providing land management guidance on land management are the goals of the Institute’s stewardship efforts. This restoration and education involves two major components: integrating natural processes such as fire to promote biodiversity and limiting the population of invasive species through early detection and rapid response.
Latest News and Information
Order Pierce Pickups
Order your Pierce Pickups by Thursday, February 9 at 4 pm for pick-up at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute on Friday, February 17 from Noon–3 pm or at Anne's Health Food during store hours.
Job Opening––Housekeeping
Join Our Team! Click here for job description and to apply.
Snowshoe Rental Guidelines
Snowshoe rental guidelines are now available. Members receive free snowshoe rentals. They are $5 for non-members. For more information click here.
The December 2022–February 2023 Newsletter is here!
Read the latest Naturally Speaking newsletter here. The spring newsletter will be online and mailed to members.
Art Exhibit–Priscilla Olson–Michigan Landscapes
Priscila grew up in Midland but spent her professional life in Chicago as a commercial animator and plen air painter. Her art will be on display and for sale at the Visitor Center February through May 2023. Her artist's reception will be in May.
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Check Out Our YouTube Channel!
Learn about our institute, our walking paths, wildlife and more.
Learn More about Barry County, Michigan Here!
Adventure is closer than you think!