Inland Seas Education Association

Environmental ServicesMichigan, United States11-50 Employees

Inland Seas Education Association is a Michigan-based nonprofit organization that uses hands-on, STEM-focused learning experiences to teach about the Great Lakes. Through programs aboard traditionally rigged tall ships, in a biological station, at a discovery center, and via field activities in wetland and freshwater environments, the organization provides place-based education that aims to foster curiosity, stewardship, and understanding of scientific concepts related to freshwater resources. Its work targets diverse learners and includes teacher professional development, with a focus on engaging participants in real-world monitoring of the Great Lakes’ health to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, and related careers. Founded in 1989 and operating in the environmental services space, Inland Seas seeks to protect the Great Lakes by educating the public and developing the next generation of stewards, with activities that have reached hundreds of thousands of learners across the basin. Recent developments noted include recognition as a Certified Autism Center and a notable fundraising milestone supporting its ongoing programs. The organization is based in Suttons Bay, in the Grand Traverse region of Michigan, and maintains a mission centered on place-based experiential learning through its educational.ship program and related outreach.

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