The start of the COSEE Great Lakes–Lake Michigan Exploration Workshop is just a few days away! Educators from around the Great Lakes Region will be gathering in Chicago for an intense and exhilarating week of science education and field experiences, beginning Saturday, August 2, 2008. Coordinators of the workshop have planned many interesting and exciting events. Daily presentations by scientists will provide current research information for participants, coupled with hands-on events to reinforce their understanding. Educators will study the coastal geology and geography of southern Lake Michigan when they travel to Indiana to explore wetlands and dunes. A trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will provide them with knowledge of shoreline features, as well as important information concerning ecosystems and water quality. Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium will offer a backdrop for studying invasive species of the Great Lakes. The weeklong Lake Michigan Exploration Workshop also will include a tour of a wastewater treatment facility, a trip on the Great Lakes Water Institute’s vessel, the R/V Neeskay, and a closer look at American Indian culture. Participants will gather a wealth of information to take back to their science classrooms to share with students. It is sure to be an exciting and eventful week for everyone involved! Stay connected to this site each day to follow the educators as they share their Lake Michigan Exploration experiences!