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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 […]

Groundswell Student Project Showcase 2025

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 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 […]

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 […]

SEMIS Coalition Community Forum

EMU Student Center Ypsilanti, MI, United States

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

Place-Based Education Institute, Fall 2025 – Session 1 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative's (GLSI) Fall 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 and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated benefits and research-based findings, […]

Place-Based Education Institute, Fall 2025 – Session 2 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative's (GLSI) Fall 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 and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated benefits and research-based findings, […]

Place-Based Education Institute, Fall 2025 – Session 3 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative's (GLSI) Fall 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 and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated benefits and research-based findings, […]

Place-Based Education Institute, Fall 2025 – Session 4 of 6

Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative's (GLSI) Fall 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 and student learning. By participating in the institute, teachers will develop their understanding of the core principles of place-based education, associated benefits and research-based findings, […]