"Set on 661 acres in Southwest Michigan, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute provides visitors with a unique exposure to a rare blend of diverse habitats including wetlands, forests, marshes, streams, lakes, and prairies. Programs offered to the community include hikes, renewable energy programs, workshops, Sunday brunches, cooking demonstrations, and popular family programs such as Birds of Prey and Bats of the World. Currently, 7 hiking trails, a total of just under 7 miles, are available to visitors daily from dawn to dusk."