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Your generous donations will help fund our mission. We appreciate both One time and Monthly Donations.
Upcoming Event: Annual Almost Electric Solar Forest Event
Rescheduled! Due to Rain, New date is SUNDAY October 20th at Dusk.
Sponsored by Morning Star Entertainment, Noah Gauthier.
The Almost Electric Solar Forest Event provides a 30 - 40 Minute, lit up trail walk in the woods. Created to dispel darkness and provide a fun over fear evening for families. Business' that sponsor create a lit up, mindful, creative display area with solar lights for you to enjoy. DJ Noah will be Spinning some upbeat dance tunes for a dance party at the end of the trail with an amazing light show!
Ticket cost: $25.00
* Ticket includes glow sticks, flash light, and treats. Bring a canned good item to receive a discount of $5.00 off ticket price.
Who We Are
About Us
Raven Wood Gardens INC is a purposeful and sustainable gardening experience using organic gardening techniques. Raven Wood Gardens INC became a 501c3 Non Profit Organization on February 3, 2023.
We always have health and wellness in mind. We use certified non-GMO seeds, natural composting, companion planting, soil probiotics, and beneficial insects, such as soil enriching red worms in our therapeutic gardens.
All weeds are hand picked. No commercial pesticides are ever used. We also have happy chickens!
Garden Helpers
Lou Anne
Lou Anne Bates founded Raven Wood Gardens in 2012 with the support of her husband, Craig. She is a positive, caring individual with a passion for people & projects involving plants, including therapy gardening.
Craig
Lou Anne’s husband, Craig Bates, is the owner and founder of Smart Choice Lawn Care in Menominee, Michigan. Craig is an Army Veteran. He is in charge of maintaining the grounds, and finds gardening therapeutic.
You
Do you have a need to get outside and be in the fresh air? Do you want to dig your fingers in the dirt and have some garden therapy time? Occasionally we have need for a volunteer or two in our gardens.