Great Lakes Calendar

The Great Lakes Calendar features events from around the region that may be of interest to Great Lakes stakeholders, with a focus on professional conferences and events relevant to research, science, policy, and education. If you have an event you would like to publicize, please submit it below!

2024 Binational Lake St. Clair Conference

Harrison Township, MI

We are excited to invite you to the 2024 Binational Lake St. Clair Conference, taking place at the scenic MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township on November 14, on the shores of beautiful Lake St. Clair.

State of GLEAMS and Great Lakes Trivia Night

Online

Join us as we gather members to celebrate the accomplishments of GLEAMS over the past year, explore our new Strategic plan and connect with GLEAMS members from your region!

Introduction to Lakes Online

Online

Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open!

Annual Invasive Species Forum

Online

The 2025 Invasive Species Forum is taking place Feb. 18-20 with the theme of 'Advancing Community Action.'

Michigan Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting

Marquette, MI

Are you conducting research on fishes, habitat, or resource users? Conducting a scientific evaluation of a habitat restoration project, management plan, or regulation change? Come share your work with fellow members at the 2025 annual meeting of the Michigan Chapter of the American Fisheries.

Freshwater “Seafood” Summit 2025

Geneva, NY

New York Sea Grant and the Finger Lakes Institute will hold a freshwater-focused New York Seafood Summit on March 3, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cornell University AgriTech in Geneva, New York.

Michigan Chapter SWCS ANR Seminar

St. Johns, MI

This year's seminar title is "Sustainable Intensification of the Rural Landscape - Protecting Soil Health, Water Quality and Farm Profitability."