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.

  • 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 […]

  • GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 1 of 6

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, 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 […]

  • GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 2 of 6

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, 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 […]

  • GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 3 of 6

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, 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 […]

  • GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 4 of 6

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, 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 […]

  • Dinner and Design

    EMU Student Center Ypsilanti, MI, United States
  • GLSI’s Place-Based Education Institute – Session 6 of 6

    Virtual Zoom, MI, United States

    Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is thrilled to present the Winter 2025 Great Lakes Place-Based Education (PBE) Institute, 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 […]

  • 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

    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 […]