• The Best Part of Us, Our Great Lakes, and You: A Conversation with Sally Cole-Misch

    After a career in Great Lakes policy and environmental communications, Sally translated her life’s work into fiction through her multi-award-winning novel, The Best Part of Us. Join us for an interactive conversation to learn about the career and writing experiences that led her to write our 2024-2025 Great Lakes Great Read adult selection, which immerses readers […]

  • The Water Walker, Nibi and You: A conversation with Joanne Robertson

    Grandmother Josephine-ba Mandamin – The Water Walk – left millions of footsteps for us to follow in. Relationship to water, respect for water and our relative’s rights to water were all lovingly demonstrated in her work for Nibi. We’ll get to know her work for nibi. We’ll get to know her a little better and […]

  • LIVE TALK: How the 2024 election will shape Metro Detroit’s environmental future

    With controversial radioactive waste shipments, mounting utility rate increases, and critical water infrastructure decisions on the horizon, the 2024 election will determine how Metro Detroit tackles key environmental challenges. That's why Planet Detroit is teaming up with the Michigan League of Conservation Voters for a virtual discussion about the power of your vote.

  • Virtual Town Hall: Climate and the Future of Energy

    Join Great Lakes Now and Weathered for a lively discussion and multimedia event all about the future of clean energy in the Great Lakes region and beyond. We'll watch an […]

  • Great Lakes Now Episode Premiere Party

    Join Great Lakes Now for an episode premiere party where we'll feature a segment from the January episode, talk with featured guests and incorporate live audience questions and comments.

  • February Episode Premiere Party

    Join us for a look at one of the segments from our latest episode of Great Lakes Now, and stick around for a live conversation with an expert who can answer your questions about forestry and biodiversity in the Great Lakes region.