Pierce Cedar Creek Institute for Environmental Education
Set on 850 acres in rural Barry County, Michigan, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute serves as an environmental education center, biological field station, and nature preserve. PCCI offers visitors opportunities for education, recreation, research, and exposure to a variety of habitats, including wetlands, forests, prairies, and agriculture.
Raffle Tickets & 25th Anniversary Gala | On Sale Now
Join us for Pierce Cedar Creek Institute's 25th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, August 1, our largest fundraiser of the year and a special evening celebrating the people, programs, and landscapes that make the Institute so meaningful to our community.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of food, music, fellowship, and celebration while supporting environmental education, research, and stewardship for generations to come.
Can't attend the Gala? You can still participate by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win incredible prizes, including a four-night stay at Barothy Lodge, a stay at historic Batts Cottage, premium local beef, and more. You do not need to be present to win.
Whether you join us for the evening or simply purchase raffle tickets, your support helps sustain one of the places our community loves most.
Gala Registration: $75 per person
Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $10.
Naturally Speaking Newsletter June - August 2026
The Institute’s newsletter is BACK!
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary year, we invite you to explore the latest edition filled with exciting updates, upcoming programs, and stories from across the Institute. You’ll also discover highlights from our history and the people, moments, and milestones that have shaped the Institute over the past 25 years.
We hope you enjoy looking back while celebrating all that’s still to come!
Join Our Team at PCCI!
Looking for meaningful work that connects people, nature, and learning? Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is currently hiring a Marketing & Media Coordinator and an Integrated STEM Learning Manager. Help us inspire appreciation and stewardship of our environment while shaping the next chapter of science, education, conservation, and community at the Institute. Learn more and apply today.
What's Happening at the Institute?
At Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, there’s always something new to discover. Our event calendar is filled with daily, weekly, and monthly experiences designed to connect people of all ages with nature, learning, and community.
From guided nature walks and family-friendly storybook hours to hands-on classes, special workshops, seasonal celebrations, brunch events, and unique dining experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year.
Be sure to visit our event calendar often and see what adventures, programs, and memorable moments are happening next at the Institute!
Environmental Education & Sustainable Land Management Initiatives
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 scientific 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.