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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.
LSSI Summer Institute
Location TBDThis institute will deepen participants' understanding of 3-dimensional and place-based learning through field explorations that explore subjects such as climate change, geoheritage, and garden health. Up to 7 SCECH per […]
LSSI 2024-25 Kick-Off!
Copper Country ISD 809 Hecla Street, Hancock, MI, United StatesYou are invited to join us for Connect, Understand, Cherish, the 2024-2025 LSSI All Team Kick-off and Dinner and Dialogue featuring author Sally Cole-Misch, winner of this year’s Great Lakes […]
Teaching in the Outdoors Workshop
Alcona Elementary School Makerspace 181 N Barlow Rd, Lincoln, MI, United StatesThis workshop will be anchored in methods and lesson modelling from the BEETLES Project. The BEETLES (Better Environmental Education, Teaching, Learning & Expertise Sharing) Project is a student and nature centered […]
GSI Fall Kickoff: September Professional Learning Opportunity
John Ball Zoo Administration Building (Ballroom) 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesGroundswell provides immersive professional learning opportunity (PLO) experiences focused on teaching place-based education (PBE) practices. Learn more about the practice of place-based education on the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative PBE Webpage. Educators […]
SEMIS Coalition’s Dinner & Design
This event features dinner and time for curriculum design/planning including: an introduction to our Place-Based Education Planning Tools, an introduction to how SEMIS coaching works throughout the school year, open […]
MAEOE Conference
Grand Valley State University 401 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesEducators and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the state will gather to explore the unique ecosystems and cultural assets of West Michigan, share about awesome projects happening in their communities, […]
WMGLSI Dinner & Dialogue: 3P (Place, Project, & Problem Based) Learning
Location TBD3P (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 […]
SEMIS Coalition’s Fall Professional Development
University of Michigan Detroit CenterThis event will build knowledge and skills among Place-Based Educators from across southeast Michigan with the support of the SEMIS Coalition Leadership team.
GSI: Scan the Community with a Native Plant Lens
Grand Rapids, MIThis October Professional Learning Opportunity will engage participants in environmental and community inventories with place-based stewardship education. Educators will be introduced to the concept of scanning the community through the […]
EcoCareers Expo
Alpena, MIThe Northeast Michigan Great Lake Stewardship Initiative (NEMIGLSI), in collaboration with the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments, MiSTEM Network, and MichiganWorks! is organizing a hands-on career exposure experience for eighth-grade students. […]
GSI: Choose an Issue: Ed-Camp & Action Project Ideation
Grand Rapids, MIThis professional learning experience will be co-facilitated by our partners at the Kent Intermediate School District. Educators and community partners will participate in an "ed-camp" to explore action project themes, share […]