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Events

Great Lakes Now September Episode Premiere Party

Join GLN for the latest episode premiere party. Host Anna Sysling will showcase a story all about the history, research and science of Great Lakes shipwrecks! We'll watch the featured segment from the new episode, and then talk with Brendon Baillod of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Research Group to learn more and to answer YOUR questions!

The Best Part of Us, Our Great Lakes, and You: A Conversation with Sally Cole-Misch

After a career in Great Lakes policy and environmental communications, Sally translated her life’s work into fiction through her multi-award-winning novel, The Best Part of Us. Join us for an interactive conversation to learn about the career and writing experiences that led her to write our 2024-2025 Great Lakes Great Read adult selection, which immerses readers in a breathtaking natural world, […]

The Water Walker, Nibi and You: A conversation with Joanne Robertson

Grandmother Josephine-ba Mandamin – The Water Walk – left millions of footsteps for us to follow in. Relationship to water, respect for water and our relative’s rights to water were all lovingly demonstrated in her work for Nibi. We’ll get to know her work for nibi. We’ll get to know her a little better and be inspired to continue her […]

LIVE TALK: How the 2024 election will shape Metro Detroit’s environmental future

With controversial radioactive waste shipments, mounting utility rate increases, and critical water infrastructure decisions on the horizon, the 2024 election will determine how Metro Detroit tackles key environmental challenges. That's why Planet Detroit is teaming up with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters for a virtual discussion about the power of your vote.

Great Lakes Now Presents: Winter Wellness Foraging with Lisa M. Rose

Join Great Lakes Now's Anna Sysling and GLN resident forager and contributor Lisa M. Rose for a virtual event all about foraging for wellness as the weather shifts from fall to winter. We'll learn some tips and tricks about wild plants that promote health and, as always, we'll make room for questions and comments from our live audience.

Virtual Town Hall: Climate and the Future of Energy

Join Great Lakes Now and Weathered for a lively discussion and multimedia event all about the future of clean energy in the Great Lakes region and beyond. We'll watch an excerpt of Weathered and then GLN's Anna Sysling will moderate a panel of energy experts.

Virtual Town Hall: Climate and the Future of Agriculture

Join Great Lakes Now and Weathered for a lively discussion and multimedia event all about the future of agriculture in the Great Lakes region and beyond. We'll watch an excerpt of Weathered and then GLN's Anna Sysling will moderate a panel of agriculture experts.