GIS Day - Lake County

10/06/2026

GIS Day 2026 is closely approaching, and the excitement is building. Stay tuned for more details.

Jack Dangermond wishes the world a happy GIS Day 2026. Jack thanks all the event organizers and participants for joining in this celebration of GIS. GIS Day is an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a...

02/09/2026

In my past role supporting education, I was always looking for ways to help instructors connect learning to real-world careers.

Career and Technical Education instructors have a powerful opportunity to do that by building students’ professional GIS skills—skills that are actually used in today’s workforce across industries.

If you’re teaching CTE and looking for practical, classroom-ready GIS resources, this page is a great place to start 👉 https://ow.ly/8Itq50YaoxE

02/05/2026

“Geographer” is one of the top 40 occupations that will be most affected by AI, according to a well-known Washington state tech company.

But geographer Dr. Trisalyn Nelson, Director of the Center for Spatial Science at UCSB, isn’t worried. In fact, she’s optimistic.

See why: https://ow.ly/oVBW50Y5aN3

02/05/2026

Six more weeks of winter? ❄️ Let’s turn those chills into skills! Warm up your mind (and your mood) with free GIS and ArcGIS training on Esri Academy.

Start learning: https://ow.ly/z5O550Y8xG5

01/24/2026

I guess this about says it all…

01/20/2026

The Mediterranean Sea is home to an astonishing 17,000 species, but many are under threat. Now, a team of independent scientists is using GIS to shine a light on these endangered species and help shape smarter policies that safeguard the Mediterranean’s sea life.🪸

Scientists made maps to show species distribution and highlight threats facing endangered and threatened species.

01/20/2026

Teaching topography (September's Earth science resource) - Teaching topography and topographic maps is essential in Earth science and physical geography; it lays a foundation for understanding how the Earth's surface shapes natural processes, ecosystems, and human activity.

Teaching topography and topographic maps are important in Earth science and physical geography; it builds a foundation for understanding how the surface of the Earth shapes natural processes, ecosystems, and human activity. For this reason, topography is often taught at the beginning of Earth scienc...

01/20/2026

Empowering Ecological Education with Digital Mapping Tools — Managed by the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center (LREC) is a beacon of growth for students in the Saint Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area.

Managed by the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center (LREC) is a beacon of growth for students in the Saint Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area. Dr. Bob Coulter, a former classroom teacher and the center’s director, has had a long commitment to educational innovation. In the...

01/07/2026

GIS is more than just three letters! It helps us visualize real-world features, find patterns, and analyze change. 🌎😍

Get started learning about with this free web course: https://www.esri.com/training/catalog/5d9cd7de5edc347a71611ccc/gis-basics/

01/01/2026