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.
This social event is for Groundswell's community of educators, local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and stewardship experts to come together to share space, talk, and engage with one another. This event will include light programming, where Groundswell staff will share several program updates and provide time to ask questions and engage with their team. The […]
Groundswell will host Dr. Kevin Holohan, Associate Professor of Educational Foundations at GVSU, for a presentation on his research regarding eco-anxiety; particularly with the lens on climate change in the classroom. Dr. Holohan will discuss how to address the anxiety that climate change can incite amongst students and educators and how to create a safe environment of […]
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 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. The three-day institute will feature expert facilitation, hands-on training, and good food at no cost to the educator. Participants are expected to commit […]
Educators and community partners will participate in an "ed-camp" to explore action project themes, share ideas and resources, and develop connections amongst peers. Groundswell is partnering with Wendi Vogel, Educational Consultant (Science) for Kent Intermediate School District, to host an Edcamp! Edcamps, or "un-conferences," are unique professional learning experiences in that they are highly collaborative and the […]
Join us for our annual Dinner and Dialogue! Dinner and a drink are on us as a thank you for all that you do in our community as educators and partners. In theme with Developing Community Partnerships, we will be facilitating speed-networking during this event. By the end of the evening, every educator will have met every […]
The focus of this professional learning opportunity is designed to support your mental, physical, and emotional selves. Using science, we will explore our body’s stress response and learn practical tips, tricks and tweaks to mitigate the effects of stress in the body--for your students, yes, but more importantly, for YOU. Attendees will have the option to […]
Join the Groundswell community virtually in January for a professional learning opportunity provided by educators from Northview Field School, a local public school that enriches learning through outdoor student-focused experiences. Classes take place outside throughout the year, and educators are thoroughly trained to ensure safe learning on school grounds and during trips. Their comprehensive safety guide supports staff […]
This interactive workshop will feature a brief guided tour of the Michigan Climate Education Hub that will highlight Michigan-specific resources, teacher guides and cross-curricular connections. Participants will also explore strategies for integrating climate education into daily instruction and class routines to build justice-centered, place-based lessons that will lead students to action. Click the RSVP link above to […]
Are you looking to integrate content areas, meet state standards, and create meaningful, place-based learning experiences for your students? Join us for a professional learning opportunity focused on the Great Lakes Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) online toolkit and its powerful approach to engaging students in local environmental issues! This session will spotlight the issue […]
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 pK12 schools. This event includes a short keynote from the GVSU Provost and the Dean of the College of Education and Community Innovation; an […]