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.
During this 2.5-day workshop, participants will learn the foundational elements of place-based stewardship education (PBSE) and how to implement a PBSE project with their students. This year we will also be focusing on fisheries science and watershed exploration with lessons and activities that will support those topics. Teacher participants will explore different place-based education and […]
This is a 5-day experiential professional learning and planning event. For more information, contact team@semiscoalition.org.
The Groundswell Stewardship Initiative summer institute will lead educators through the six elements of a place-based education with the goal of empowering attendees to implement an awesome experience back at their schools. During this immersive workshop, participants will: Explore PBSE through hands-on learning experiences Learn the foundations of PBSE and how to implement an action project with […]
Join MAEOE in Flint, Michigan, for our 2026 Annual Conference. Flint’s history is a powerful study of the American Industrial Revolution; as the "Vehicle City," it was the birthplace of General Motors and once served as a global hub of manufacturing. However, this industrial peak also left behind a complex environmental legacy. By gathering here, […]
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 immersive field trips, dynamic workshops, and hands-on activities. More detailed information will be available in fall of […]