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 proivde a vareity 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.
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 holstee@cedarcreekinstitute.org. To see a complete list of all programs, visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/piercecedarcreekinstitute.
June Storywalk Book: Begin with a Bee by Liza Ketchum, Jacqueline Briggs Martin and Phyllis Root;
Illustrated by Claudia McGehee
June 1–30
FREE
Member Appreciation Week
Monday – Saturday, June 20-25
In celebration and appreciation of our members, enjoy a whole week of new activities and favorites at the Institute. Not yet a member?
You can become a member for as little as $30 for the whole family (including children and grandchildren) for an entire year!
Coffee and Canvas
Saturday, June 25
10 am–Noon
Members FREE I Non-Members $25
Lunch and Learn: The Rise of Oak Wilt
Thursday, June 30
Program: 11 am – Noon (Zoom and in-person)
Lunch: Noon – 1 pm
Optional Field Trip 1–2:30 pm
Program ONLY: Members FREE; Non-Members $5
Program and Lunch: Members $12 I Non-Members $17
July Storywalk Book: The Hike by Alison Farrell
July 1–31
FREE
Fun with Fireflies Fireside Chat
Wednesday, July 6
Program: 8:30 am – 10 pm
Members FREE I Non-Members $5
Fun Fridays in the Play Space (Ages 10 and under with adult, family-friendly)
Fridays throughout the summer
July 8 – Water Play
10 am – Noon
FREE
No Family Left Indoors: Painting with Plants
Tuesday, July 12
Program: 6:30 – 8 pm
FREE
No Family Left Indoors: Nature Craftivity Walk
Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15
FREE (Self-guided)
Lunch and Learn: Field Station Walk and Talk Tour
Thursday, July 14
Tours: 10 am – Noon, 1 – 3 pm
Lunch: Noon – 1 pm
Tours: FREE
Lunch: Members $12 I Non-Members $17
Nature Explorations: Pond and Beyond Paddle Trip at Clear Lake Camp, Dowling
Friday, July 15
9 am – Noon
Members $20 I Non-Members $30
A Latesummer Night's Green
Saturday, July 30
6 – 9 pm
Come Bask in the Splendor of Nature and Celebrate the Institute with Us! Participate in the Early Bird Special until July 5. Buy one event ticket and get one free! It's a great way to introduce your favorite people to your favorite place. Join us for delicious food, locally-sourced wine and beer, live music from Who Hit John?, as well as a silent auction, games, and Fund A Future! All proceeds support the Biological Field Station research program for college students and community programs for people of all ages.
The event is sponsored in part by the Douglas A. & Margaret E. DeCamp Foundation.
Holiday Gift Show
Sunday, November 13
11 am–3 pm
The Institute is now accepting applications from vendors interested in participating in this year's Holiday Gift Show. Applications are due August 31.