10/24/2026
GLSI is both an organization with a central team and a network of regional teams (GLSI Hubs) hosted by community institutions (universities, school districts, etc.). GLSI's model involves investing in, supporting, and connecting GLSI Hubs in order to sustain and expand local access to place-based experiential learning, youth and educator leadership development, and youth-led action projects that address nearby community and environmental issues.
GLSI Hubs do A LOT to advance GLSI's mission in their service regions, and each hub has sustained their work and impact for 15-20 years! This infographic breaks down some of the core roles and services of a GLSI Hub.
To get involved with GLSI, you can either connect with your local GLSI Hub, or if you live outside of a hub region, you can take advantage of many of the same programs and services through GLSI's Great Lakes region-wide program team.
GLSI Hubs:
SEMIS Coalition (southeast lower peninsula of Michigan)
Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (northeast lower peninsula of Michigan)
Groundswell Stewardship Initiative (western lower peninsula of Michigan - primarily Kent and Ottawa counties)
Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative (western upper peninsula of Michigan)
West Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (western lower peninsula of Michigan, connect through the Muskegon Area ISD)
Discovering PLACE (greater Flint and tri-cities region of lower peninsula of Michigan)
Don't see your region but interested in developing a GLSI Hub for your community? Reach out to us to explore the possibilities: [email protected].
