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

           

 

March Storybook Walk: What's in Your Pocket? Collecting Nature's Treasures
by Heather L. Montgomery; Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga

Wednesday, March 1–Friday, March 31

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

Signs of Change: Michigan Women in Science

Wednesday, March 1–Friday, March 31

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

April Storybook Walk: Milk and Juice: A Recycling Romance
by Meredith Crandall Brown

Wednesday, April 1–Sunday, April 30

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

Art in April: Art "Sketchtrail" by Doet Boersma

Saturday, April 1–Sunday, April 30

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

Spring Break Explorations

FREE

Delton District Library–Animal Detectives

Tuesday, April 4

10 – 11:30 am

Register here!

Hastings Public Library–Egg-citing Engineering

Wednesday, April 5

10 am–Noon

Register here!

Dowling Public Library–Nature Flight School

Thursday, April 6

1–2:30 pm

Register here!

 

Easter Brunch and Music

Sunday, April 9

Brunch seatings: 11:30 am

1 pm seating is closed.

Music: Noon–1 pm

Member Adults $22; Children $12 I Non-Member Adults $27; Children $14

Register here!

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Trail Challenge Series

April–October 2023

10 am–Noon

Register here for April 13 start date!

Register here for April 15 start date!–Space is limited!

Members $10 (for entire series) I Non-Members $14 (for the entire series)

 

Lunch and Learn: Nearly Native

Friday, April 14

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

Lunch: Noon–1 pm

Register here!

Program Only: Members FREE; Non-Members $8

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

Register by Thursday, April 6, to reserve a lunch.

 

Fairy Houses and Toad Abodes–Almost full! Call (269) 721-4190 to register.

Saturday, April 15

2–3:30 pm

Member $6 (per house/abode) I Non-Members $8 (per house/abode)

 

Volunteer Orientation Training

Wednesday, April 19

6:30–8 pm

FREE

Register here!

 

Over the Creek and Through the Woods Trail Run

Saturday, April 22

Registration 8:30 am

Register here!

 

Wellness Walk with Trauma Informed Work Group of Barry County

Tuesday, April 25

1–2 pm

Mix movement, nature, and mindfulness while enjoying the beauty of the Institute.

FREE

Register here!

 

Sips and Seeds Soiree Fundraiser: A Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Fundraiser

Wednesday, April 26

6–7:30 pm

$50 per person

Register here!

 

Arbor Day Big Tree Hunt

Friday, April 28

6–8 pm

Members FREE I Non-Members $8

Register here!

 

Supporting Pollinators: One Native Planting at a Time! (In-Person and Zoom)

Monday, May 1

3:30–5 pm

FREE

Register here!

 

May Storybook Walk: Box Turtle
by John Himmelman

Monday, May 1–Wednesday, May 31

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

Endangered Species Scavenger Hunt

Monday, May 1–Wednesday, May 31

FREE (self-guided on the trails)

 

Spring Wildflower Accessible Tours

Tuesday, May 2

Members FREE I Non-Members $8

10 am–Noon

FULL

3–5 pm

Register here!

Wednesday, May 3

10am–Noon

Space is limited! Call (269) 721-4190 to register.

3–5 pm

Register here!

 

Migratory Bird Hike at the Little Grand Canyon–Space is limited! Call (269) 721-4190 to register.

Saturday, May 6

8:30–11 am

Members FREE I Non-Members $8

 

Spring Wildflower Walk along the Beech-Maple Ridge Trail

Saturday, May 6

9–11 am

Members FREE I Non-Members $8

Register here!

 

Spring Wildflower Hike at the Little Grand Canyon

Saturday, May 6

1–3:30 pm

Members FREE I Non-Members $8

Register here!

 

Science Storytime: Turtle Time!

Friday, May 12

10:30–11:15 am

FREE

Register here!

 

Breakfast at the Delton Moose Lodge

Friday, May 13

8:30–11 am

  • This event is a fundraiser. The breakfast is free. All donations received will be used to purchase new equipment for the Play Space.
  • Breakfast is served 8:30 – 11 am.

 

Mother's Day Brunch, Bird-Brained Behaviors Program, and Priscilla Olson's Artist Reception

Sunday, May 14

Brunch seatings: 11:30 am – 1 pm

Reception: Noon–2 pm

Program 12:15–1 pm

Member Adults $22; Children $12 I Non-Member Adults $27; Children $14

Register here!

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Eat Your Invasives Series: Garlic Mustard Pull and Pesto

Wednesday, May 17

6–8 pm

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

Register here!

Entire Series: Members$18 I Non-Members $25

Register here!

 

Spring Mushroom Hike

Saturday, May 20

9–11 am

Members FREE I Non-Members $8

Register here!

 

Native Plant Garden Stake and Planting Party

Saturday, May 20

1–3 pm

Members$20 I Non-Members $28

Register here!

 

Wellness Walk with Trauma Informed Work Group of Barry County

Tuesday, May 23

1–2 pm

Mix movement, nature, and mindfulness while enjoying the beauty of the Institute.

FREE

Register here!

 

Lunch and Learn: Bringing the Forest to the Farm: Morel Mushroom Cultivation in Michigan

Friday, May 26

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 by Thursday, May 18, to reserve a lunch.

Register here!

 

Native Plant Sale (In-Person Sale and Pre-Order Pick-up)

Saturday, June 3

9 am – Noon

Online Pre-Orders Accepted: April 1–May 29

Learn more here!

Order here!

 

Wellness Walk with Trauma Informed Work Group of Barry County

Tuesday, June 20

1–2 pm

Mix movement, nature, and mindfulness while enjoying the beauty of the Institute.

FREE

Register here!