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

           

 

September Storybook Walk: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
by Julia Rawlinson; Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke

Friday, September 1–Saturday, September 30

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

Learning the Land Hiking Series–Oak Savana Slide

Saturday, September 23

10 am – Noon

Per Hike: Members Free I Non-Members $8

For the Entire Summer Series: Members FREE I Non-Members $18

Register Here!

 

Lunch and Learn: Seed Saving and Sharing

Friday, September 29

Program: 11 am–Noon (in-person and on Zoom)

Lunch: Noon–1 pm

Program Only: Members FREE; Non-Members $8

Register Here!

 

October Storybook Walk: Amara and the Bats
by Emma Reynolds

Sunday, October 1–Tuesday, October 31

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

Trail Challenge (Full)

Saturday, October 7 and Thursday, October 12

10 am–Noon

 

Stewardship Workday

Saturday, October 7

1:30 – 4 pm

FREE

Register Here!

 

October Brunch

Sunday, October 8

Brunch seatings: 11:30 am and 1 pm

Program: 12:15–1 pm

Rex Roscoe's Artist Reception: 1–2:30 pm

Member Adults $22; Children $12

Non-Member Adults $27; Children $14

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Register Here!

 

 

Ring of Fire Partial Solar Eclipse Party

Saturday, October 14

Program: 11 am–Noon (in-person and on Zoom

Picnic Lunch and Solar Viewing: Noon–2 pm

Program Only: Members FREE; Non-Members $8

Program and Picnic Lunch: Members $15 I Non-Members $21

Register Here!

 

Fall Colors Accesssible Tours–Call (269) 721-4190 to register.

Tuesday, October 17 2–4 pm–FULL

Wednesday, October 18 10 am–Noon–FULL

Wednesday, October 18 2–4 pm–FULL

Saturday, October 21 2–4 pm–2 spots left!

Members FREE; Non-Members $8

 

Dinner and a Movie: Reimagining Fire

Friday, October 20

Dinner: 6–7 pm

Films and Discussion: 7–9 pm

Dinner and Film Screenings: Members $25 | Non-Members $30
Film Screenings Only: Members $7 | Non-Members $10

Register here!

 

Learning the Land Hiking Series–Oak Woodland Walk

Saturday, October 21

10 am – Noon

Per Hike: Members Free I Non-Members $8

For the Entire Summer Series: Members FREE I Non-Members $18

Register Here!

 

Lunch and Learn: From Dark Skies to Bright City Lights: Bird Migration in a Changing World

Friday, October 27

Program: 11 am–Noon (in-person and on Zoom)

Lunch: Noon–1 pm

Program Only: Members FREE; Non-Members $8

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

Register Here!

 

Candlelight Trails: Trick or Treating on the Trails

Saturday, October 28

6:30–9 pm

Members $5 I Non-Members $8

Family $25

Register Here!

 

November and 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

Saturday, November 4

9:30 am–Noon

FREE

Register Here!

 

Learning the Land Hiking Series–Landscape History Hike

Saturday, November 4

1–3 pm

Per Hike: Members Free I Non-Members $8

For the Entire Summer Series: Members FREE I Non-Members $18

Register Here!

 

Eat Your Invasives Series: Multiflora Rose and Tea

Wednesday, November 8

5:30–7:30 pm

Program: Member Adults $6; I Non-Members $8

Entire Series: Members $10 I Non-Members $14

Register here!

 

Holiday Gift Show

Sunday, November 12

11am–3pm

Free admission

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Register here for a lunch!

 

Lunch and Learn: Living with our Wildlife Neighbors

Friday, November 17

Program: 11 am–Noon (in-person and on Zoom)

Lunch: Noon–1 pm

Program Only: Members FREE; Non-Members $8

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

Register Here!

 

Holiday Evergreen Workshop

Wednesday, November 29

6–8 pm

Members $30; Non-Members $42

Register Here!

 

Stewardship Workday

Saturday, December 2

1:30–4 pm

FREE

Register Here!