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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.

WMGLSI Dinner & Dialogue: 3P (Place, Project, & Problem Based) Learning

Location TBD

3P (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 their communities and come up with solutions that have real impact. Participants will have opportunities to plan, collaborate, and learn with other educators and community […]

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 the educators and partners who support the Groundswell Stewardship Initiative. These PLO events are open to any educators interested in learning more about Groundswell, those […]

GSI Fostering Belonging: Student Social/Emotional Health

Grand Rapids, MI

In response to requests from local educators and partners alike, Groundswell is offering a special event for our network. Dr. Jamie Langlois, associate professor in the GVSU School of Social Work, will be this professional learning's visiting expert. Join your peers in discussion and learning as we work to navigate the challenging spaces of social and […]

SEMIS Coalition’s Winter Professional Development

Ypsilanti, MI

The SEMIS Coalition professional learning model provides opportunities for teachers, community partners and administrators in a variety of categories including: coaching and mentoring, coalition building, whole-school professional development, collaborative assessment, and place-based curriculum co-development. This structured sequence was developed through best practices in adult learning theory, place-based and project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, and academic service-learning […]

GSI Research Your Issue: Climate Change + Student Dialogue

Grand Rapids, MI

Michigan Climate Action Network will be leading a virtual webinar about how to talk to students about climate change in the classroom and empowering youth to be environmental stewards. SCECH credits available: 2 These PLO events are open to any educators interested in learning more about Groundswell, those who are actively working on their student projects […]

WMGLSI Dinner & Dialogue: 3P (Place, Project, & Problem Based) Learning

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

3P (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 their communities and come up with solutions that have real impact. Participants will have opportunities to plan, collaborate, and learn with other educators and community […]

GSI: Navigating Eco-anxiety and Denials in Teaching the Climate Crisis

Grand Rapids, MI

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 […]

WMGLSI Dinner & Dialogue: 3P (Place, Project, & Problem Based) Learning

Location TBD

3P (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 their communities and come up with solutions that have real impact. Participants will have opportunities to plan, collaborate, and learn with other educators and community […]

Groundswell Student Project Showcase 2025

Grand Rapids, MI

Groundswell 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 us to help […]

Lake Superior Youth Symposium

University of Minnesota Duluth, MN, United States

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 hands-on workshops, field trips, keynote and student presentations, and a party on the final night! Visit […]