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.

  • Groundswell PLO—Mental Wellness as Educators: The Science of Stress and How to Hack Your Physiology

    Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens 1750 East Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    The focus of this professional learning opportunity is designed to support your mental, physical, and emotional selves. Using science, we will explore our body’s stress response and learn practical tips, tricks and tweaks to mitigate the effects of stress in the body--for your students, yes, but more importantly, for YOU. Attendees will have the option to […]

  • Groundswell Virtual PLO—Outdoor Safety and Preparedness with NVPS Field School

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    Join the Groundswell community virtually in January for a professional learning opportunity provided by educators from Northview Field School, a local public school that enriches learning through outdoor student-focused experiences. Classes take place outside throughout the year, and educators are thoroughly trained to ensure safe learning on school grounds and during trips. Their comprehensive safety guide supports staff […]

  • Groundswell Virtual PLO—Creating A Culture of Climate Education with SubjectToClimate Michigan

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    This interactive workshop will feature a brief guided tour of the Michigan Climate Education Hub that will highlight Michigan-specific resources, teacher guides and cross-curricular connections. Participants will also explore strategies for integrating climate education into daily instruction and class routines to build justice-centered, place-based lessons that will lead students to action. Click the RSVP link above to […]

  • Place-Based Education Institute, Winter 2026 – Session 1 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 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, Winter 2026 – Session 1 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 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, Winter 2026 – Session 2 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 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, Winter 2026 – Session 2 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 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, Winter 2026 – Session 3 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 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, Winter 2026 – Session 3 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 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, Winter 2026 – Session 4 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 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, Winter 2026 – Session 4 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 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, […]