Raven Hill Discovery Center

05/29/2026

Spring field trips at Raven Hill are proof that curiosity travels by the busload. Fortunately, we have plenty of room for questions, discoveries, and all that end-of-the-school-year energy!

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05/22/2026

Raven Hill would like to extend big thank you to the Alanson Agriscience Class for their continued commitment to community service at the Center! Year after year, students roll up their sleeves and help improve our campus through projects that make a lasting difference. Their hard work, positive attitudes, and willingness to give back help keep Raven Hill growing and thriving for visitors of all ages. We are grateful for this longstanding partnership and the many hands that help bring learning to life! THANK YOU!

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05/18/2026

Backswimmers, Ramps, Way Finding and More: Your Raven Hill Update
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Dear Friends,

I love this photo.

Some people think Raven Hill is only for children—to run free, roam, and explore. But it’s also for elders, the young at heart, and the forever curious.

Last Saturday, we were led by Sarah Koetje and Sarah Mayhew of Little Big on a spring ephemeral (wildflower) hike. On our way to the pond, we tasted trout lily leaves (think snap peas!) and leaned in close to sniff in the pungent scent of wild leeks. Spring peepers peeped as we dipped nets into the water, pulling up scuds, backswimmers, and mayfly nymphs—tiny macro-worlds revealed in each scoop..."

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05/15/2026

For generations of school children, the pyramid is one of those unforgettable places at Raven Hill where learning feels like an adventure.

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05/13/2026

Gooooood morning, Raven Hill community! Check out these awesome Nature-to-Go Packs you can rent for free at Charlevoix Conservation District. What a great idea!

Get curious, check out a backpack with your kiddos, and explore the world around you. Spring is upon us! Come on out to Raven Hill and visit our diverse habitats: Deer Creek, the Pond, and the Treehouse trail surrounded by beautiful upland forest. Not to mention an engaging hike on the trails at our neighboring property, Raven Ridge Nature Preserve, owned and managed by Little Traverse Conservancy.

How lucky are we to have these wonderful partners in conservation, education, and outdoor discovery in our community!

Bring creativity and wonder to your kiddos outdoor playtime this summer with our Free Nature Education Loan Items! Our Nature Pack is a great addition to any outdoor exploration or learn all things creepy-crawly with the Insect To-Go Box. All items are free to rent for up to one week, call for availability 231-582-6193. For more information on all loan items visit: https://www.charlevoixcd.org/youth.

Boyne District Library
Charlevoix Public Library
Jordan Valley District Library
Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet, & Northern Antrim Counties
Charlevoix-Emmet ISD

05/11/2026

When you return to Raven Hill as a high school band student, you do not just bring memories… you bring your own mallets for the marimba!

One of the joys of Raven Hill is watching students grow over the years. First as curious young explorers striking their very first notes in the Earth Tones Music Garden, and later returning to play the marimba with the confidence and skill that comes from years of learning and practice. Suddenly the instruments become something more than exhibits. They become familiar territory, places to experiment, perform and reconnect.

At Raven Hill, hands-on learning has a way of staying with people long after the field trip ends.

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05/10/2026

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05/07/2026

🪧 New wayfinding signage is coming to Raven Hill!

Pictured here is one of our new wayfinding signs being installed by beloved and talented Raven Hill volunteer, Dave Clapp, around campus. Featuring Anishinaabemowin, English, and Spanish, along with visual imagery, these signs are designed to help visitors navigate Raven Hill more easily while creating a welcoming, inclusive experience for learners of all ages.

As part of our growing Common Denominators signage initiative, the new signs connect accessibility, culture, and discovery — helping guests find their way while deepening their connection to the place around them.

💚 BIG THANK YOU to the generous funders who made this work possible:
The Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation, the Oleson Foundation and the Charlevoix County Community Foundation.

We are so grateful for your partnership and belief in access, learning, and community.