• Student Shorts Film Competition Deadline: Thunder Bay International Film Festival

    What: The Student Shorts Film Competition is an annual part of Thunder Bay International Film Festival, where youth get to share about the Great Lakes on the big screen with films three minutes or less in length! Who: Middle and High School students (6th-12th grade) are eligible to enter individually or as a team When: […]

  • Small Particles, Big Impact: Microplastics in the Classroom

    Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United States

    What: Microplastic Educator Professional Learning Opportunity led by Dr. Melissa Maurer-Jones Who: Middle and high school (6-12) educators but all are welcome to attend When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 8:30 […]

  • Registration Deadline: Aquaculture Challenge

    The Aquaculture Challenge is a competition open to teams of 8th-12th grade student with an adult coach or captain. The challenge engages students in STEM learning, innovation, and career development […]

  • A Deeper Dive into the Great Lakes Topic: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

    What: Educator professional development sharing about harmful algal blooms (HABs), meaningful watershed educational experiences (MWEEs), and strategies to connect with learners Who: Formal and nonformal educators of 3rd-12th grade learners When: […]

  • Webinar: Harmful Algal Blooms 101: The Power of Plants

    In previous “HABs 101” webinars, we learned about the basics of harmful algal blooms, the value of algae in aquatic ecosystems, and heard from Michiganders who are tackling HABs in […]

  • Hands-on H2O: Project Wet Make and Take Workshop

    What: Make-and-take Project WET workshop Who: Open to all 3rd to 8th-grade formal and informal educators. When: March 12, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm CT Where: 200 S Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL […]

  • Webinar: Michigan Birding 101

    Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes with four FREE Sessions in March! What: Four webinars on birding with sessions highlighting everything a new birdwatcher should know […]

  • Maadagindan (Start Reading) Book Club Discussion: Bud Finds Her Gift

    This discussion is part of Maadagindan!, a book club on children’s literature by Native American authors that focus on the Great Lakes and Ojibwe culture. Book Title: Bud Finds Her Gift Book Description: When young Bud sees people bustling around, intent on their chores and their screens, she is certain they must be doing important […]