• 2026 Lake Superior Shipboard Science Immersion

    The Shipboard Science Immersion brings educators aboard the EPA R/V Lake Guardian to work alongside scientists for a week. What: Three investigations will take place during the week focused on: Photochemistry and light, and how water color and incoming light affect water chemistry and where photosynthesis happens; Presence and abundance of two important food sources for […]

  • Illinois & Indiana – Registration Deadline: Earth Systems, A Great Lakes Perspective (7/31-8/1)

    Dunes Learning Center, Indiana Department of Natural Resources/Division of Fish & Wildlife, National Great Rivers, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant have teamed up to offer a two-day, water-themed workshop for educators. Through this hands-on, overnight workshop, educators will be eligible to earn 12 ISBE clock hours in Illinois or 12 PGPs in Indiana. After completing the workshop, participants will receive […]

  • New York – 2026 Lake Ontario Ships Past & Present Workshop

    What: Learn about the unique maritime heritage of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary region and current state of maritime transportation in the Great Lakes. This two-day workshop will introduce participants to the shipwrecks of the new Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary (LONMS) and the vessels that currently sail the lakes. Who: Formal and non-formal […]

  • Shipboard Science Immersion: Virtual Spotlight on Lake Superior

    What: GLEAMS past president and Michigan middle school teacher, Mandi Young, will share the investigations taking place aboard the R/V Lake Guardian from an educator’s perspective. Mandi will provide a brief overview […]

  • Pennsylvania – Aquaponics Educator Workshop

    Aquaponics is a powerful teaching tool for Pre-K-12 learners. From engineering to chemistry, business to food health and even global food security, aquaponics addresses many topics and applies placed-based learning […]

  • New York – CASCADE Curriculum Workshop

    Explore marine debris prevention at the CASCADE Curriculum Workshop hosted by New York Sea Grant and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Who: Formal and non-formal educators When: July 22, 2026 […]

  • Pennsylvania – Level Up: MWEE Facilitator Workshop

    Pennsylvania Sea Grant, in partnership with Asbury Woods, IU5, and the Stroud Water Research Center, is pleased to provide this professional development program that will bring local environmental issues to […]

  • Ohio – Lake Erie Awareness Day

    Lake Erie Awareness Day brings the magic of Lake Erie’s history, culture, and natural resources to Put-in-Bay! What: Spend the day touring South Bass Island while learning about Ohio’s greatest […]