The
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
The Pierce Cedar Creek Institute is a unique little gem, a privately-run ecological education/research station set in a beautiful area of Barry County, with 661 acres encompassing an amazing variety of habitats, flora and fauna. The station’s facilities are modern, comfortable, and in beautiful harmony with the surroundings. Check out the Institute’s website (www.cedarcreekinstitute.org) for more detailed habitat and facility information.
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Michigan. © PCCI
Within 20 miles of the station are a number of excellent outdoor venues, including a wonderful zoo, several nature preserves, state game areas, and Michigan State’s Biological Field Station (farm, bird sanctuary, forest), among other locations.
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary (Michigan State Biological Field
Station) © Gail Guth
The charming mid-sized town of Hastings is just 10 miles down the road. The big city of Grand Rapids is about 36 miles away, with an international airport, some excellent shopping and dining, AND a very nice art store.
Downtown Hastings, Michigan. © PCCI |
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute , Michigan. © PCCI
Swan and geese are close enough to nibble your
camera — or
your sketchbook — at the Kellogg Bird
Sanctuary (Michigan State Biological Field Station).
© Gail Guth
Close-up with
giraffes at the Twiga Feeding Station,
Binder Park Zoo. © Gail Guth
Ring-tailed lemurs
are fun and challenging to draw;
they rarely sit still. © Binder Park Zoo .
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