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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 2024-25 Kick-Off!

Copper Country ISD 809 Hecla Street, Hancock, MI, United States

You 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 States

This 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 States

Groundswell 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 States

Educators 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, […]

SEMIS Coalition’s Fall Professional Development

University of Michigan Detroit Center

This 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, MI

This 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 […]

EcoCareer Expo

The 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, MI

This 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 […]

GSI Dinner & Dialogue: Develop Partnerships

Grand Rapids, MI

Goundswell Stewardship Initiative's December Dinner & Dialogue will dive into the theme of Developing Community Partnerships. This event is a celebration of the Groundswell community and a thank you to […]