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.
'Tis the Season to Book Your 2022 Holiday Celebration!
Celebrate your entire staff with a festive weekday luncheon in the heart of Barry County. We offer breathtaking views, delicious menu options, and an experienced event team that will assist you in every decision from menus to table set up. Space is available through January 20, 2023. Contact Hospitality Manager Tracy Noorman to confirm your holiday plans.
(269) 721-4291 or tnoorman@cedarcreekinstitute.org
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According to a recent survey conducted by the Institute, 65 percent of you are very interested in native plants. We are listening and just posted a new page on the Institute website with a ton of native plant information! Click here to read the native plant page!
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
Holiday Gift Show
This year's Holiday Gift Show is Sunday, November 13 from 11 am – 3 pm. The Gift Show is free and open to the public.
Members Matter!
The Institute is committed to showing its members how much they matter! This year we are running a membership campaign from June through December to prove it! As of September 6, we gained 67 new members! Help us meet our goal of 83 new members by the end of the year! Current members who refer a new member will be entered in to a drawing to win free entry to one of the following 2023 events: Dinner and a Movie, A Latesummer Night's Green, or a brunch of their choice! Learn more at CedarCreekInstitute.org/join.
Native Plant Information!
According to a recent survey conducted by the Institute, 65 percent of you are very interested in native plants. We are listening and just posted a new page on the Institute website with a ton of native plant information! Click here to read the native plant page!
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Follow Us On Facebook for the Latest News and Events!
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!