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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Candlelight Trails: Trick or Treating on the Trails
Saturday, October 28
6:30–9 pm
Members $5 I Non-Members $8
Family $25
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
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
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
Holiday Gift Show
Sunday, November 12
11am–3pm
Free admission
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
Holiday Evergreen Workshop
Wednesday, November 29
6–8 pm
Members $30; Non-Members $42
Stewardship Workday
Saturday, December 2
1:30–4 pm