Clear Lake Education Center

03/02/2026

Looking for excellent people to work with us at Clear Lake! If you know someone who has a background in science, education, or camp settings who would like to experience a month of leading programs and facilitating the ropes course, send them our way!
We would like to begin interviews by mid-month...

02/18/2026

We are at the Northern Michigan University JOB Fair! Students stop by and visit - learn more about what we do.

Send a message to learn more

01/28/2026

Know someone who would love to be the director of an environmental learning center? Clear Lake is looking for their next director! The right candidate will have an incredible opportunity to grow this organization into something the whole U.P. will be proud of.
For details, visit the link below. Feel free to reach out with questions.

After 16 years, Clear Lake Education Center is seeking to fill the director position. Current director, Mimi Klotz, intends to retire and spend more time with family and in travels but is happy to work alongside the new director to share organizational information.

06/20/2025

Our intern this year is amazing! Looking forward to working more with her.

Hello! My name is Victoria Prosser, and I am originally from Rockton, IL. I recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. Going to college, I wasn't exactly sure of a career path, especially with an environmental degree, but presentin...

06/20/2025

New blog post of one of our spring staff.

Hi - My name is Alex, and I am originally from St Johns, MI. I just finished my freshman year at NMU. My major is Biology with a concentration in Ecology and a minor in Philosophy.I care tremendously about a lot of things, but at the top of the list is nature and its ethical use. I believe that a ma...

03/27/2025

Hey there - we are still looking for a couple of fantastic people to work with us in May - could you be that person? do you know someone who might be perfect for one of these positions?

Help us get the word out there!

What do we require? People have to be at least 18 (though we prefer slightly older) - but they can be 80, too. We prefer someone with experience working with kids at some level. We look for people who are passionate about the environment - the natural world - and enjoy helping others connect to it. We train new people in our methods and our programs.

Now accepting applications for our seasonal (May) positions and our Summer Intern (May-August) positions!

This could be YOU! Join us...

02/24/2025

Clear Lake was excited to be part of Winter Trails Day with so many other devoted organizations and volunteers. Thanks for the opportunity to share our snowshoes and our winter ecosystem story.

Send a message to learn more

01/16/2025

Now accepting applications for our seasonal (May) positions and our Summer Intern (May-August) positions!

This could be YOU! Join us...

01/16/2025

It's that time of year - know someone who would love to get experience working with students at an environmental learning center for the month of May?

Send them our way!

Clear Lake has a seasonal education schedule. This means we accept applications for various positions throughout the year. If you are interested in applying for a position with us, please review the pdf's linked below, fill out our application form, and contact us with any additional questions.

12/02/2024

GIVING TUESDAY! Help us raise funds for the Education Center.
Thank you.

Hey Friends! Tomorrow is the day to put your money to good use. Giving Tuesday is all about supporting non-profits that matter.

The Stewards Group supports Clear Lake Education Center through funding and volunteering. Wouldn't you like to be part of connecting youth to the natural world?

Go to our webpage to donate: https://www.clecstewardsgroup.com/donate

THANK YOU!!!

11/04/2024

Hey - cool! We are part of the SnowSchool network. Here's hoping we actually have snow this year.

🎙️ New Podcast Alert! “Inside SnowSchool with Kerry McClay” on Trail Break Radio🎙️

Ever wondered what goes into connecting 35,000 kids each year to snow, science, and the magic of winter? 🌨️ Tune in to hear our National SnowSchool Director, Kerry McClay, as he chats with Jeremy Lux on Life in Motion!

Hear Kerry’s story, learn about a “day in the life” at SnowSchool, and discover how we’re breaking down barriers to winter experiences for kids nationwide.

💬 “If you do it the right way, kids really quickly realize it’s just full of mystery and magic and really exciting science.” – Kerry McClay

Get inspired to explore snow! ❄️

https://winterwildlands.org/trail-break-radio-episode-11-kerry/

11/04/2024

🎙️ New Podcast Alert! “Inside SnowSchool with Kerry McClay” on Trail Break Radio🎙️

Ever wondered what goes into connecting 35,000 kids each year to snow, science, and the magic of winter? 🌨️ Tune in to hear our National SnowSchool Director, Kerry McClay, as he chats with Jeremy Lux on Life in Motion!

Hear Kerry’s story, learn about a “day in the life” at SnowSchool, and discover how we’re breaking down barriers to winter experiences for kids nationwide.

💬 “If you do it the right way, kids really quickly realize it’s just full of mystery and magic and really exciting science.” – Kerry McClay

Get inspired to explore snow! ❄️

https://winterwildlands.org/trail-break-radio-episode-11-kerry/