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Elmer the mastodon will migrate from the upper floors of Levinson Hall at OCC’s Highland Lakes campus to Bloomfield Hills.

A new interactive exhibit has opened up in metro Detroit and it will have you digging for gold. The Cranbrook Institute of Science has family’s on the hunt for buried treasure this summer. Today on “Live In The D”, host Jason Carr was joined by the Anthropology Coordinator and Museum Educator, Cameron Wood, to talk about what to expect at a new exhibit.

We all know from Star Trek that space is the final frontier, and in 2021 we saw a big jump in space exploration. Now, if you want to get closer to the stars you can see a new exhibit in Metro Detroit that will take you on a journey to our future.

The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Doesn’t a safe, COVID-conscious day of exploration sound fun? Take a walk through the “Life on Earth” at the Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills. The Cranbrook Institute of Science gets beautiful items for its collection from donations. To schedule your exploration through “Life on Earth”, click or tap here.

As if there weren’t enough to think about these days, now there is talk of an asteroid supposedly heading directly for Earth. The truth of the matter is, there is an asteroid, and it is headed in our general direction, but maybe not right at us. A flying space object known as 2018 VP1 is hurtling through our solar system right now, and it’s due to be in our vicinity in early November. An internet video and a few stories have created a bit of buzz for those who look for this type of information. His insights into space, asteroids and 2018 VP1 were beyond helpful.

DETROIT – With many traditional summer camps choosing to stay closed this season, parents have another option to consider, virtual summer camps. She knows there are some great virtual camp offerings but wants to make sure parents are helping their children get enough physical activity. The virtual camps will be two hours a day, giving families flexibility and have the camps be just a part of their summer experience. Registration is already open to the general public for Cranbrook Art Museum camps and the Cranbrook Institute of Science camps. https://members.acacamps.org/Virtual-CampThere are lots of virtual summer camp options, a quick online search shows the school offers programs including creative writing, wilderness survival and even how to debate.

More parents considering virtual summer camps during pandemicPublished: June 14, 2020, 11:39 pmWith school wrapping up, Katey McPherson, an educator who travels the country teaching kids and parents digital dos and don'ts, says now is the time to have children pursue their passions.

Are you ready to go on an adventure right outside your door? Palmero talked about the benefits of possums in nature. She said that possums move slow and are not that smart, but are beneficial to have in your yard. Possums are helpful to people and pet owners because they eat ticks; up to about 4,000 ticks in a week’s time. Watch the video to learn more about what’s in your backyard.