Plan A Visit

Visit Pierce Cedar Creek Institute

There is no admission fee to use the trails or the Visitor Center. Visitors can also enjoy a complimentary art exhibit in the Visitor Center. Fees may apply for programs and special events. Restrooms are open on the south side of the visitor center daily from dawn to dusk.

Group Visits

Whether you are looking to schedule a presentation, have a guided nature hike or meet for a delicious meal, our friendly staff will work with you to arrange an exciting visit! For more information, please contact HR and Hospitality Manager Tracy Noorman at (269) 721-4291 or at tnoorman@cedarcreekinstitute.org.

Dining Service

Food service is not available on a daily basis. An on-site catering department is available for Institute functions, facility rentals and group visits. Visitors may bring their own picnic lunches, which may be enjoyed on the veranda by the Visitor Center dining room or elsewhere on the property. Institute staff members are happy to recommend nearby restaurants, as well.

 

*Rules and Regulations for Trail Users

• No hunting, fishing, camping, trapping, or collecting of plants, mushrooms, or minerals, except for those with prior Institute approval.
• Do not release wildlife or domesticated animals on the property.
• No littering or dumping.
• Keep all pets on a 6-ft leash. Pets are not allowed in the buildings. As a courtesy to other participants please do not bring pets with you to programs, including hikes. Clean up all pet waste on trails. Service animals are allowed for all normal programs and inside the buildings.
• Respect the rights of adjacent property owners.
• Stay on trails and do not interfere with research projects and equipment. Off-trail hiking may be permissible with written staff consent.
• No bikes, ORVs or horses on trails.
• No personal or motorized watercrafts on Brewster Lake or Cedar Creek. Recreational swimming is prohibited.
• Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and possession of illegal drugs on the property are strictly prohibited.
• Possession and/or discharge of firearms, weapons, fireworks and/or explosives are prohibited with the exception of bows and guns used strictly (with written consent) for deer and turkey management programs.
• Campfires are prohibited. Campfires in the designated fire pits adjacent to housing units are allowed with staff permission.