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.

  • Place-Based Education Institute, Winter 2026 – Session 7 of 7 (a)

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative's (GLSI) Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute is designed to benefit classroom teachers across the Great Lakes basin who are new to place-based teaching […]

  • Place-Based Education Institute, Winter 2026 – Session 7 of 7 (b)

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative's (GLSI) Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute is designed to benefit classroom teachers across the Great Lakes basin who are new to place-based teaching […]

  • 2026 PBE Winter Cohort Monthly Meeting (1 of 3)

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    These meetings are for participants in the Winter 2026 Place-Based Educator Institute. The format will be flexible and responsive to the needs of the participants as they work to integrate […]

  • LSSI Spring Gathering (Virtual)

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    Event Agenda: Network and check-in with other teams Review next steps for completing and celebrating LSSI stewardship projects (mini-grant and SEED) Offer support in developing LSSI celebration submissions Share reminders […]

  • Sinkhole Science: Engaging Place- and Problem-Based Lessons

    Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 W Fletcher St., Alpena, MI

    During this workshop, participants will tour a sinkhole, engage in a problem-based engineering activity, and leave with classroom-ready activities aligned to multiple Michigan educational standards. The experience will also feature […]

    $35
  • Groundswell Student Project Showcase 2026

    Richard M. DeVos Center 401 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    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 […]

  • 2026 Lake Superior Celebration

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    The Lake Superior Celebration has been in occurrence since 2008 in order to highlight the work of the Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative. Every year there are displays and presentations by […]

  • SEMIS Coalition Community Forum

    EMU Student Center Ypsilanti, MI, United States

    A celebration of students’ place-based learning efforts and community-engaged action!

  • Groundswell Partner Celebration

    Brewery Vivant 925 Cherry St., Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Groundswell Stewardship Initiative will host its annual partner celebration to say thank you to the partners that strengthen the impact of PBE through their support of K12 schools. Immediately following […]

    $35
  • Water is Life

    KBIC L’Anse Reservation Baraga, United States

    This institute examines how the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) protects Nibi (water) through independent Water Quality Standards (WQS). Participants will explore the distinction between KBIC and Michigan standards under […]