Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping

Lake Michigan in a Dugout

Amy Lukas and Mary Catterlin, boat builders, will speak about their experience paddling 1,200 of the 1,638 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline in a dugout canoe they built themselves. More information.

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Every year Inland Seas Education Association hosts the Great Lakes Seminar Series. This monthly seminar series includes presentations about environmental issues important to the Grand Traverse Bay Region. Presentations range from underwater video, to research presentations, to stories, and much, much more! These seminars are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

All presentations are in our Education Center. If you would like to receive our e-invites, please contact Emily Shaw, Education Coordinator, by e-mail or phone 231-271-3077 to be added!

If you would be interested in becoming a seminar speaker, contact Emily Shaw, Education Coordinator, by e-mail or phone 231-271-3077.

Info provided by: www.schoolship.org

Green Roof Technology: Environmental and Economic Benefits

Casey Conn and Jud Downer of Green Roof Jungle and Nathan Griswold of Inhabitect will speak about the positive impacts of low-impact development. They will share pictures, information and resources on how to develop your property with the environment in mind. More information.

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Every year Inland Seas Education Association hosts the Great Lakes Seminar Series. This monthly seminar series includes presentations about environmental issues important to the Grand Traverse Bay Region. Presentations range from underwater video, to research presentations, to stories, and much, much more! These seminars are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

All presentations are in our Education Center. If you would like to receive our e-invites, please contact Emily Shaw, Education Coordinator, by e-mail or phone 231-271-3077 to be added!

If you would be interested in becoming a seminar speaker, contact Emily Shaw, Education Coordinator, by e-mail or phone 231-271-3077.

Info provided by: www.schoolship.org

A unique hands-on experience for the entire family aboard our 77' schooner Inland Seas. On our Great Lakes Discovery Sails, "students" of all ages become Great Lakes scientists for the day, learning more about the Great Lakes ecosystem by trawling for fish, collecting plankton, sampling the lake bottom, and completing water quality tests.

(Ages 5 and up; $35/person, $25/children under 18)

Become part of the maritime sailing tradition by raising the anchor, hoisting the sails, and steering the schooner. While the schooner is under sail, small groups move through a series of learning stations. These stations feature hands-on activities built around the samples collected earlier in the trip. At each learning station the ecology of the Great Lakes is stressed and related to the history and culture of the area. You will see and understand your place within the ecosystem.

As the ship returns to the dock, participants have an opportunity to reflect about their experiences aboard the Schoolship and to consider their role in protecting the Great Lakes. Each sail is 3 hours in length. Please arrive at the Inland Seas Education Center in Suttons Bay (or other designated location) one half hour before sailing time.

2014 Schedule for Great Lakes Discovery Sail

All morning (AM) sails are from 9am to 12pm, all afternoon (PM) sails are from 2pm to 5pm unless otherwise stated.

• June 19, (PM) Traverse City
• June 25, (PM) Escanaba
• July 3, (AM & PM) Suttons Bay
• July 7, (PM) Traverse City (DTE Sponsored)
• July 10, (PM) Traverse City (DTE Sponsored)
• July 11, (PM) Traverse City (DTE Sponsored)
• July 17, (AM & PM) Suttons Bay
• July 19, (AM & PM) Charlevoix, Venetian Festival
• July 20, (AM) Charlevoix Venetian Fest
• July 28, (AM & PM) Suttons Bay
• July 29, (AM & PM) Suttons Bay
• July 31, (PM) Elk Rapids, Harbor Days
• August 1, (AM & PM) Elk Rapids, Harbor Days
• August 2, (PM) Elk Rapids, Harbor Days
• August 5, (AM & PM) Suttons Bay
• August 6, (AM & PM) Suttons Bay
• August 14, (AM & PM) Frankfort
• August 15, (PM) Frankfort
• August 19-22, (AM & PM) Suttons Bay

Info provided by: www.schoolship.org

Family Science Day is where families come together and discover Great Lakes Science. These discovery sessions are filled with Family Friendly hands-on science activities! Each day has a theme that will focus on an aspect of the Great Lakes. There are stories, crafts, and experiments sure to evoke the young scientist in everyone. The program itself is geared toward children 5-12 years old but families of all ages are free to enjoy our Education Center. Family science day is from 10 AM to Noon. An adult is asked to stay with children. Cost per class is $5.00.

Upcoming Family Science Days

September 21: What's for Lunch in the Great Lakes?
Learn about the the web of life in the Great Lakes. Young scientist will create their own food chain and even be apart of one!

October 19th: Fall into Science
Learn all about autumn and the changing seasons.

November 16th: The Legend of the Loon
Discover the majestic loons and other water fowl that call the Great Lakes home.

Info provided by: www.schoolship.org

Astronomy Under Sail is a public sailing program in Suttons Bay, Michigan that is organized by the Inland Seas Education Association several times per year.

The night sky is a vast, beautiful region that not many have the privilege of enjoying—from the shore it can be difficult to view. On the Astronomy Under Sail program, you can view the stars and new moon, uninhibited.

During the sail, Astronomer Dick Cookman will help you identify constellations as well as discuss their legends. Cost is $45 per person.

Info provided by: www.schoolship.org