On February 27, fourth graders explored winter trails at PCCI, discovering snakes, mantis eggs, rabbit tracks, and quiet signs that spring is already beginning to stir.
Category: Biological Field Station
A Fond Farewell to Dr. Ellen Holste
After nine remarkable years at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Dr. Ellen Holste is stepping into a new chapter shaped by the passions she discovered here – public speaking, writing, and deepening connections to the natural world. From leading beloved community programs to inspiring curiosity in learners of all ages, Ellen’s impact is woven into the heart of PCCI. We are grateful for all she has brought to the Institute and excited to see where her journey leads next.
A Look Inside Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Field Station
Take a peek inside the Biological Field Station and the lives of our summer research and creative art students! This video was created by Lucero Orduna-Rivera, a student at Grand Rapids Community…