Links
Raven Hill Discovery Center partners with many organizations, clubs, schools and other groups. We continue to add to this page as we discover them and they discover us.
ART ORGANIZATIONS
Raven Hill Discovery Center is the 2005 Crooked Tree Arts Center eddi Award recipient for Arts & Cultural Organizations.
Raven Hill Discovery Center partners with the JRAC for school field trip groups and joint presentations. JRAC has utilized the Raven Hill traveling exhibit loan program.
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce
Raven Hill Discovery Center is a member of the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce.
Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce
Raven Hill Discovery Center is a member of the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce.
East Jordan Chamber of Commerce
Raven Hill Discovery Center is a member of the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce.
CLUBS
NOMAC (NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club) meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm usually at Raven Hill. Visit NOMAC's website for more information.
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Raven Hill Discovery Center is proud to offer CMU off-campus graduate courses in science and art for teachers and interested others.
Raven Hill also receives marketing support from WCMU Public Broadcasting, a public service of Central Michigan University.
CONSERVANCY
Raven Hill works collaboratively with Little Traverse Conservancy on programs and presentations. Little Traverse Conservancy's Raven Ridge Nature Preserve and its 140 acres are adjacent to Raven Hill Discovery Center's 157 acres.
FOUNDATIONS
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Charlevoix County Community Foundation has supported Raven Hill over the years through grants, as well as managing the SOAR Fund, Fuller Road Fund, and the Raven Hill Discovery Center Fund, all of which benefit the Center.
Petosky Harbor Springs Community Foundation
The Petosky Harbor Springs Community Foundation has supported Raven Hill over the years through grants.
SCHOOLS
Charlevoix Emmet Intermediate School District
Raven Hill Discovery Center works jointly with Char-Em ISD, as well as its 11 local public school districts, 6 private schools, and 3 public school academies, on professional development, hands-on classroom presentations, career fairs, field trips, 21st Century Learning Center grant, and many other areas.
Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District
Raven Hill Discovery Center works jointly with COP ESD, as well as its 10 local public school districts, on professional development, hands-on presentations, and field trips.
Great Lakes Math and Science Center
Raven Hill Discovery Center partners with The Great Lakes Math and Science Center which is part of the Michigan Math and Science Centers Network. Char-Em ISD coordinates The Great Lakes Math and Science Center which covers the areas served by both Char-Em ISD and COP ESD. The Michigan Math and Science Centers Network was created and is funded by the State of Michigan to elevate mathematics and science education for all students in Michigan. These centers provide leadership, curriculum support, professional development, and student services to educators in local school districts.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Museum Alliance
Raven Hill Discovery Center is a member of the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab Museum Alliance.
National Endowment for the Arts
Raven Hill Discovery Center has received funding from the National Endowment for the Arts through grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs to support exhibits and programming.
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Lions Club of Charlevoix Michigan
The Lions Club of Charlevoix Michigan supports Raven Hill Discovery Center through volunteers and donations for facilities, exhibits and programs.
Boyne Valley Lions Club
The Boyne Valley Lyons Club supports Raven Hill Discovery Center through volunteers and donations for facilities, exhibits and programs.
STATE ORGANIZATIONS
Raven Hill Discovery Center has received 12 consecutive grants from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs to support exhibits and programming.
UNITED WAY
Char-Em United Way supports and partners with Raven Hill Discovery Center through their Day of Caring and Alternative Spring Break.
Raven Hill Discovery Center enjoys working with these and many other organizations, clubs, schools and groups. Our thanks to them for their support and partnership. We continue to expand our local, state and national connections.
Raven Hill is:
- A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation
