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
Holiday Evergreen Workshop
Wednesday, November 29
6–8 pm
Members $30; Non-Members $42
Full
Stewardship Workday
Saturday, December 2
1:30–4 pm
Stewardship Workday
Wednesday, December 6
9:30 am–Noon
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
Stewardship Workday
Wednesday, December 13
9:30 am–Noon
Stewardship Workday
Wednesday, December 20
9:30 am–Noon
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.
Stewardship Workday
Wednesday, December 27
9:30 am–Noon
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
Nature Playdates in the Play Space
Thursday, January 11
Tracks and Trees
10–11 am
Nature Book Club–Health and Nature
Tuesday, January 16
10:30am–Noon
7–8:30 pm
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
Screech Owl Nest Box Building Workshop
Saturday, January 20
1–3 pm
Register per nest box kit.
Members $40 I Non-Members $56
Stitch a Snowy Owl Workshop
Wednesday, January 24
6:30–8:30 pm
Members $35 I Non-Members $49
Conservation in a Changing World Lecture Series–On 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
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
Nature Playdates in the Play Space
Thursday, February 8
Backyard Birds
10–11 am
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
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
Per Program: Members Free I Non-Members $8
Entire Series: Members Free I Non-Members $24
Conservation in a Changing World Lecture Series–Capturing 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
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
Skull Identificaiton and Charcoal Sketching Workshop
Wednesday, February 28
6:30–8:30 pm
Member $35 I Non-Members $49
Nature Playdates in the Play Space
Thursday, March 14
Backyard Birds
10–11 am
Nature Playdates in the Play Space
Thursday, April 11
Funny Frogs
10–11 am
Nature Playdates in the Play Space
Thursday, May 9
Wacky Wildflowers
10–11 am