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 – 11:30 a.m. CST Where: Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth, MN How: No cost to participate but space is limited. Register here before 1/8/26 at 4pm CST! […]
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 by developing aquaponics systems and business plans. Teams can come from rural, urban, and suburban schools or homeschool groups across the Great Lakes states. New […]
Mercury is a dangerous neurotoxin that can be found in high concentration in fish across the globe. Surprisingly, mercury levels in the environment are quite low compared to other forms of pollution. However, microorganisms in the environment can convert the mercury that is released into the environment into another form of mercury called methylmercury. This […]
EPA has extended the deadline for applications for the 2025 President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). Applications for both awards are now due no later than Friday, January 16, 2026. The EPA is focused on Powering the Great American Comeback and wants to recognize students and educators across […]
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: Where Wolves Don’t Die Book Description: Where Wolves Don’t Die is both taut thriller and a raw, tender coming-of-age story, about one Ojibwe boy learning to love himself through […]
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: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:30-6:00 PM EST Where: Virtual via Zoom How: No cost to participate. Register here by 2/13! Join Pennsylvania Sea Grant and […]
The Shipboard Science Immersion brings educators aboard the EPA R/V Lake Guardian to work alongside scientists for a week. Apply for the 2026 Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Superior by February 28, 2026. 2026 Program Details Who: 5-12th-grade teachers and non-formal* educators in the Great Lakes states of IL, IN, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This full‑day workshop – Impact Through Inquiry: STEELS & MWEEs – prepares K–12 formal and nonformal educators in the Lake Erie watershed (Pennsylvania’s Erie and Crawford Counties) to design and […]