Programs and Events

Events & Programs for the Whole Family!

At Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, we offer year-round programs and special events. Whether we are celebrating the changing of the seasons or providing science programs, we always provide a variety of programming for everyone, no matter age or experience. Many of our programs and events are free, but some may have a small fee applied. Pre-registration is required for most programs. Pre-registration allows the Institute to secure staffing and materials for programs/events so that we may best serve you. Cancellations prior to one week before the program/event will be refunded in full. Cancellations after that deadline will not be refunded. To cancel your registration, please contact us at (269) 721-4190 or email info@cedarcreekinstitute.org.

Pre-registration is required for all events by 8 am on the day of the program. Programs with food required pre-registration one week (7 days) prior to the program start date.

Current Events



Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is committed to providing quality programs for community members of all ages. Some community programs have both virtual and in-person options.

If you have any questions about the following events, please contact Community Program Manager Ellen Holste at eholste@cedarcreekinstitute.org. To see a complete list of all programs, visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/piercecedarcreekinstitute

           

 

December Storybook Walk:The Lodge That Beaver Built by Randi Sonenshine; Illustrated by Anne Hunter

Wednesday, November 1–Sunday, December 31

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

Stewardship Workday

Wednesday, November 29

9:30 am–Noon

FREE

Register Here!

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Holiday Evergreen Workshop

Wednesday, November 29

6–8 pm

Members $30; Non-Members $42

Full

 

Stewardship Workday

Saturday, December 2

1:30–4 pm

FREE

Register Here!

 

Stewardship Workday

Wednesday, December 6

9:30 am–Noon

Free

Register Here!

 

Holiday Brunch

Sunday, December 10

The Holiday Brunch seatings are full. If you would like to be on the wailing list, please call 269-721-4190.

Program time: 12:15–1 pm

Member Adults $24; Children $14

Non-Member Adults $29; Children $16

Register Here!

 

Stewardship Workday

Wednesday, December 13

9:30 am–Noon

FREE

Register Here!

 

Stewardship Workday

Wednesday, December 20

9:30 am–Noon

FREE

Register Here!

 

Winter Break Exploration Kits (Ages 12 and under)

Friday, December 22–Sunday, January 7

Thank you Hastings Public Library and Barry County Great Start Collaborative for contributing to the winter kits.

FREE

 

Stewardship Workday

Wednesday, December 27

9:30 am–Noon

FREE

Register Here!

 

January Storybook Walk:The River That Wolves Moved: A True Tale from Yellowstone
by Mary Kay Carson; Illustrated by David Hohn

Monday, January 1–Wednesday, January 31

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

 

Stewardship Workday

Saturday, January 6

1:30–4:00 pm

FREE

Register Here!

 

Nature Playdates in the Play Space

Thursday, January 11

Tracks and Trees

10–11 am

Register Here!

 

Nature Book Club–Health and Nature

Tuesday, January 16

10:30am–Noon

7–8:30 pm

FREE

Register Here!

 

New Year, New You Dinner

Wednesday, January 17

Dinner and Program: 4:30–6:30 pm

Member Adults $17; Children $10
Non-Member Adults $23; Children $12

Register Here!

 

Screech Owl Nest Box Building Workshop

Saturday, January 20

1–3 pm

Register per nest box kit.

Members $40 I Non-Members $56

Register Here!

 

Stitch a Snowy Owl Workshop

Wednesday, January 24

6:30–8:30 pm

Members $35 I Non-Members $49

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Conservation in a Changing World Lecture SeriesOn Thin Ice: How Michigan's Milder Winters Affect Fish

Friday, January 26

Program: 11 am-Noon

Lunch: Noon-1 pm

Program Only: Members Free I Non-Members $8

Program and Lunch Member $15 I Non-Members $21

Register Here!

 

February Storybook Walk: The Birdwatchers by Simon James

Thursday, February 1–Thursday, February 29

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

Stewardship Workday

Saturday, February 3

1:30–4:00 pm

FREE

Register Here!

 

Nature Playdates in the Play Space

Thursday, February 8

Backyard Birds

10–11 am

Register Here!

 

Valentine's Day Dinner

Wednesday, February 14

Dinner: 6:00 pm

Artist Reception: 6:30–8pm

To-Go Dinner Pickup Time: 5:15–5:45 pm

Member Adults $27 I Non-Members $35

Register Here!

 

What's in Your Backyard Series: It's Never Too Early to Dream of Spring (In-person and on Zoom)

Thursday, February 15

3:30–4:30 pm

Register Here!

Per Program: Members Free I Non-Members $8

Entire Series: Members Free I Non-Members $24

 

Conservation in a Changing World Lecture SeriesCapturing Conservation through Storytelling

Friday, February 23

Program: 11 am-Noon

Lunch: Noon-1 pm

Program Only: Members Free I Non-Members $8

Program and Lunch Member $15 I Non-Members $21

Register Here!

 

A Winter Walk on Candlelight Trails

Saturday, February 24

6:30–8:30 pm

Members $5 I Non-Members $8

Family Registration $25

Snowshoe rental: Member Free I Non-Members $5

Register Here!

 

Skull Identificaiton and Charcoal Sketching Workshop

Wednesday, February 28

6:30–8:30 pm

Member $35 I Non-Members $49

Register Here!

 

Nature Playdates in the Play Space

Thursday, March 14

Backyard Birds

10–11 am

Register Here!

 

Nature Playdates in the Play Space

Thursday, April 11

Funny Frogs

10–11 am

Register Here!

 

Nature Playdates in the Play Space

Thursday, May 9

Wacky Wildflowers

10–11 am

Register Here!