
The lights of downtown Grand Rapids at night /John Rothwell
The lights of downtown Grand Rapids at night /John Rothwell
Grand Rapids Public Museum To Hold Nature-Based, Educational Programs for Students in August
On August 27, the Grand Rapids Public Museum will be introducing three new educational programs as part of a series called The Intersection of Art and Nature. These programs, specifically geared towards children between third and eighth grade (as well as their parents), will explore the biological diversity of the Grand River while also incorporating aspects of art and creativity. Each class is an hour long and can accommodate up to 20 people:
Registration is required and costs $2 (in addition to the cost of admission to the GRPM). However, residents of Kent County receive discounted admission -- with children aged 17 and under getting in for free. For more information, visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum's website here.
Kent County Health Department Seeks to Increase Vaccine Awareness
In a press release sent out on August 4, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) announced that it would be engaging in a project to raise awareness about vaccines and to "address falling vaccination rates in the county." After receiving $300,000 from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, the KCHD has begun its campaign -- working with Well Design Studio (located in Grand Rapids) to create promotional materials across a variety of different media formats. These materials will be available in both English and Spanish. They are also seeking to provide residents with digital resources and information about vaccines. For example, the Vaccinate West Michigan website has been updated to provide information about everything from "age-appropriate vaccine timelines" to "[finding] a local health department clinic."
For more information, visit the Kent County Health Department's website here.
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