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  • January 2026

  • Wed 14
    Aquaculture setup with aquarium with a gold fish in the water and plants on top
    January 14

    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 […]

  • Wed 14
    A portrait of Ben Peterson
    January 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm CST

    Students Ask Scientists – Making Mercury Toxic: Microbial Transformations of a Global Pollutant

    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 […]

  • Fri 16
    US EPA logo
    January 16

    Application Deadline: President’s Environmental Youth and Environmental Educator Awards

    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 […]

  • February 2026

  • Thu 26
    2015 Algal Bloom at Stone Lab
    February 26 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm EST

    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: […]

  • Sat 28
    Group of educators posing in front of the R/V Lake Guardian. These educators participated in the 2025 Shipboard Science Immersion program.
    February 28

    Application Deadline: 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. Apply for the 2026 Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Superior by February […]

  • March 2026

  • Thu 12
    Educators learning around the Great Lakes basin map and paper-flowing river.
    March 12 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm CDT

    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 […]

  • July 2026

  • Tue 7
    Great Lakes R/V Lake Guardian pictured next to text describing July 7-13 2026, shipboard science immersion event. Three cartoon images show head-and-shoulders of people labeled science, resources, network. Logo with gull labeled Center for Great Lakes Literacy, Great Lakes Sea Grant Network, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and NOAA.
    July 7 – July 13

    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 […]

  • Thu 16
    Illinois Beach - lots of sand next to Lake Michigan and calm waves
    July 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT

    Waves, Wildlife, and STEM: Coastal Science for Educators

    What: Day-long, coastal-themed workshop designed for educators Who: ENTICE workshops are available to teachers, homeschooling educators, non-formal educators, and youth group leaders in Illinois only. When: July 16, 2026, 9 am to […]

  • December 2026

  • Thu 31
    Invasive purple loosestrife found on the waters edge
    December 31

    Aquatic Invasive Species GLLee | Google Classroom Module

    Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 4-12 What? Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are nonindigenous species that have a negative environmental, social, or economic impact on the […]

  • Thu 31
    Scenic overview of Lake Michigan, dune and pier with two people
    December 31

    Coastal Erosion GLLee | Google Classroom Module

    Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 6-12 What? Coastal erosion is the process by which strong wave action and coastal flooding wear down or carry away rocks, […]

  • Thu 31
    A freshwater mussel is pulled from the water and held in a person's hands
    December 31

    Freshwater Mussels GLLee | Google Classroom Module

    Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades K-12 What? Freshwater Mussels are bi-valved mollusks that act as the ‘kidneys’ of the waterways they live in. Driving Question? “How […]

  • Thu 31
    Scenic beach view near Lake Huron with beach grass in the forefront and Sturgeon Point Lighthouse in the background
    December 31

    Habitat Restoration GLLee | Google Classroom Course

    Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades K-12 What? Habitat restoration includes protecting and restoring habitat to sustain fisheries, recover protected species, and maintain resilient coastal communities and […]

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