The SEMIS Coalition Blog

The place to connect, learn and share perspectives in place-based learning

Welcome to our SEMIS Coalition blog! A commons-based digital space for shared resources, images, and more. It’s a place for you to ask questions, interact with peers, and keep current with the latest Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition activities.

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PBE Conference 2023 SEMIS Staff Reflections

PBE Conference 2023 SEMIS Staff Reflections

The SEMIS Coalition staff (and several Coalition members) were able to participate with hundreds of educators during the national 8th Place-Based Education Conference last month in Grand Rapids. This three day event put on by the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) was designed to inspire and support a community of educators around the power of place-based learning. The following reflections will give you a feel for the impact this conference has had on our staff.

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“Community Resilience from the Youth Up” project led by Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition at Eastern Michigan University awarded $500K grant

“Community Resilience from the Youth Up” project led by Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition at Eastern Michigan University awarded $500K grant

NOAA Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program announced $941,100 in funding for seven environmental education projects throughout the Great Lakes basin. Great Lakes B-WET awards are funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative....

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Recap: Summer Institute 2023

Recap: Summer Institute 2023

Image Description: Attendees stare up at an unusual sighting of a fish skull that had been dropped by a bird of prey into a decaying tree trunk at the Detroit River International Wildlife RefugeThe SEMIS Coalition's Annual Summer Institute took place July 24-27, 2023....

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The Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition Receives National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  (NOAA) B-WET Grant to Boost Environmental Education Efforts across the region

The Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition Receives National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  (NOAA) B-WET Grant to Boost Environmental Education Efforts across the region

NOAA Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program announced $941,100 in funding for seven environmental education projects throughout the Great Lakes basin. Great Lakes B-WET awards are funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative....

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