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Explore 3 Exciting Activities at Blandford Nature Center this Month

TL/DR - Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan is offering free admission throughout February and a variety of outdoor activities, thanks to donations. The center includes an animal sanctuary, environmental and historical artifacts, nature education programs, and a 121-acre natural refuge. The activities offered include weekly yoga…

Score Free Tickets to Grand Rapids Lantern Festival 2021

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is returning to the John Ball Zoo in Michigan, with the opportunity to win a family 4-pack of tickets through a sweepstake. The festival will feature handcrafted Asian lantern displays, alongside displays of Asian culture, with main themes for the 2024 event including a Chinese culture section,…

Joel Howell Unveils UMich’s First Hospital History

TL/DR - The University of Michigan's first hospital, established in 1869, played a significant role in transforming the institution into a research hub, according to Joel Howell, founding director of the Medical Arts Program, and Elizabeth Farrand, a professor of the history of medicine. The establishment of the hospital allowed medical students to…