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
Hastings Public Library–Egg-citing Engineering
Wednesday, April 5
10 am–Noon
Dowling Public Library–Nature Flight School
Thursday, April 6
1–2:30 pm
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
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
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
Over the Creek and Through the Woods Trail Run
Saturday, April 22
Registration 8:30 am
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
Sips and Seeds Soiree Fundraiser: A Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Fundraiser
Wednesday, April 26
6–7:30 pm
$50 per person
Arbor Day Big Tree Hunt
Friday, April 28
6–8 pm
Members FREE I Non-Members $8
Supporting Pollinators: One Native Planting at a Time! (In-Person and Zoom)
Monday, May 1
3:30–5 pm
FREE
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
Wednesday, May 3
10am–Noon
Space is limited! Call (269) 721-4190 to register.
3–5 pm
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
Spring Wildflower Hike at the Little Grand Canyon
Saturday, May 6
1–3:30 pm
Members FREE I Non-Members $8
Science Storytime: Turtle Time!
Friday, May 12
10:30–11:15 am
FREE
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
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
Entire Series: Members$18 I Non-Members $25
Spring Mushroom Hike
Saturday, May 20
9–11 am
Members FREE I Non-Members $8
Native Plant Garden Stake and Planting Party
Saturday, May 20
1–3 pm
Members$20 I Non-Members $28
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
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.
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!
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