# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Clapp Family Mastodon (Lunch and Learn) presented by Grand Rapids Public Museum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: This presentation will share the story of the Clapp Family Mastodon. Explaining how the mastodon's remains were discovered, the steps for curating/preserving the bones, what we have learned about this unique animal, and the process taken to exhibit it. 

Presented by Corey Redman Science Curator Grands Rapids Public Museum

More information: 

Clapp Family Mastodon found discovered in West Michigan in 2022 by a crew working a on a drainage project.  Seventy percent of a juvenile mastodon was generously donated to GRPM by the Clapp Family. 

On August 11, 2022, the Busscher Construction crew uncovered bones just northeast of Kent City, in Newaygo County, and reached out to the GRPM and the University of Michigan for confirmation on the find. Shortly thereafter, the mastodon bones were excavated by a team of GRPM and University of Michigan staff led by the GRPM’s Science Curator, Dr. Cory Redman.

For a year and a half, the bones dried in the Museum’s Collections. With partners at the University of Michigan, the Museum has studied and conserved the bones. A team from Research Casting International was brought in to scan each bone individually with incredible detail for 3-D printing. The 3-D printed bones will be arranged into a complete, articulated skeleton, leaving the real bones protected for further study.

This is a free program that is open to the public.  Please go to 
https://www.tamaracklibrary.org/event/clapp-family-mastodon-presented-grand-rapids-public-museum-5945 to sign up.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeview/clapp-family-mastodon-lunch-and-learn-presented-by-grand-rapids-public-museum/200030599480447
- **Event Categories**: science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lakeview
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 832 S Lincoln Ave , Lakeview, MI, United States, Michigan 48850
- **lat**: 43.4388
- **long**: -85.2729
- **full address**: 832 S Lincoln Ave , Lakeview, MI, United States, Michigan 48850

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Clapp Family Mastodon (Lunch and Learn) presented by Grand Rapids Public Museum being held?
  - **A:** Clapp Family Mastodon (Lunch and Learn) presented by Grand Rapids Public Museum takes place on Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 01:30 pm at 832 S Lincoln Ave , Lakeview, MI, United States, Michigan 48850.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Clapp Family Mastodon (Lunch and Learn) presented by Grand Rapids Public Museum?
  - **A:** Clapp Family Mastodon (Lunch and Learn) presented by Grand Rapids Public Museum is organized by Tamarack District Library.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Tamarack District Library's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Tamarack District Library a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Tamarack District Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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