This page shows events offered by the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) and each of our six regional hubs as well as events that the GLSI will be participating in, supporting, or that feature a close partner.
3P (place, project, and problem based) learning is gaining steam across the county. These student-centered approaches encourage students to work collaboratively with their teachers to identify real problems occurring in their communities and come up with solutions that have real impact. Participants will have opportunities to plan, collaborate, and learn with other educators and community […]
Groundswell Stewardship Initiative will host its annual Student Project Showcase for educators, community members, students, and families. Groundswell is proud to celebrate the work of student stewards in an interactive event with participating K12 schools. Students will host tables at an exhibit fair, offering insight for attendees about their community stewardship activities. Please join Groundswell […]
The Lake Superior Youth Symposium brings grades 8-12 youth and their teachers together to experience the science, art, culture and challenges of protecting one of the greatest bodies of fresh water on the planet, Lake Superior. Activities will include hands-on workshops, field trips, keynote and student presentations, and a party on the final night! Visit […]
A celebration of students’ place-based learning efforts and community-engaged action!
The Michigan Student Sustainability Summit—organized by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy—is a unique opportunity for middle and high school students across Michigan to connect with peers, learn about the state’s environmental sustainability efforts, network with state leaders and community partners, and celebrate the impact of youth-led stewardship projects. Recipients of EGLE’s Environmental […]
This 4-day teacher professional development series—offered by Friends of the St. Claire River—is for St. Clair County 4th and 5th grade teachers and includes 28 hours of State Continuing Educator Clock Hours (SCECHs) approved by the Michigan Department of Education and a $100/day stipend. The fourth day of the institute will be on August 12. […]
