Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 of each project before taking a deeper dive into the specific project she is involved with. Each project has accompanying lessons that will be shared […]

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 methods. This one-and-a-half day workshop will cover the basics of aquaculture and aquaponics and includes: local facilities tours, make and take aquaponics system, resource sharing. […]

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 3 pm CT Where: Illinois Beach State Park, Zion, IL How: Cost: $11. Register here! About: Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Illinois Department of Natural […]

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 Where: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY What: Learn how researchers, educators, and community members are collaborating to reduce plastic pollution that enters the Great […]

What: Join New York Sea Grant, the NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, and researchers from Buffalo State University to learn how a changing environment is impacting the diversity of native and invasive crayfish in New York’s Great Lakes watersheds. Participants will learn about the role these organisms play in our ecosystems and our communities, as […]

What: Join New York Sea Grant, the NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, and researchers from Buffalo State University to learn how a changing environment is impacting the diversity of native and invasive crayfish in New York’s Great Lakes watersheds. Participants will learn about the role these organisms play in our ecosystems and our communities, as […]

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 life – at Asbury Woods in Erie, PA! Ready to take your MWEE expertise to the next level by elevating your role within local and […]

What: How can technology help address environmental challenges like microplastic pollution? Can we look to nature for inspiration as we develop technology? Engage your students with questions like this and more through a Cornell University research project using biomimicry to design a microplastic-collecting robot. Join one of this summer’s workshops to learn from researchers, assemble your […]

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 water resource and visiting education stations to learn about island history, native plants and animals, the dangers of plastic pollution, and boating safety. Fun giveaways […]