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Beaver Island Field School- Info Session

Beaver Island shores, forests, and students around a campfire

Date and Time

Friday, February 18, 2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

RSVP

This event is free to attend.
The RSVP deadline has passed for this event.

Location

This is a virtual event.

Description

Attend this virtual informational session to learn more about Environmental and Sustainability Studies' new course-  Beaver Island Field School: Place Matters . Students participating in this immersive field school, offered in Spring/Summer 2022, will gain an understanding of sustainability as it relates to the environment, culture, and economy in one of Michigan’s most ecologically diverse places.

Students will learn about the rich history of the island, engage with community partners, attend Beaver Island's 7th Annual Sustainability Fair, and complete a collaborative group project.

Led by Dr. Kelly Parker, ENS 380.01 (CRN 40746) begins June 19th with a 1-day orientation on Allendale Campus, then a week of online learning, followed by a week on Beaver Island.

The Beaver Island Field School accepts limited enrollment. Applications open on February 15th with a priority deadline of March 14th. 

Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link for this virtual info session. 

This event also appears on the main events calendar tagged as brooks, engagement, environment, explore, greatlakes, interdisciplinary, makingwaves, outdooradventures, sustainability, and sustainable.

Information

For more information, please visit: https://www.gvsu.edu/ens/beaverisland

Contact

Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 331-8016

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