Connect, learn, lead, and make waves with a community dedicated to Great Lakes education.

We're currently setting up our membership portal and look forward to welcoming new members soon! At this time, online membership registration is not yet available, but we're working to launch it as quickly as possible.

If you'd like to be notified when the membership portal is live, please complete the form below. We'll send you an email update as soon as membership registration opens.

Thank you for your interest in joining our community. We can't wait to connect with you!

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MEMBER BENEFITS

GLEAMS offers three levels of membership. All levels have the same benefits:

Access to the members-only website, including recordings of past events, a discussion forum, and a searchable member directory.
Access to the GLEAMS listserv.
Opportunities to contribute to the regional digital newsletter.
Access to webinars and guest speakers.
Regional outings to connect and engage with fellow members.
Networking opportunities and members-only social events.
$15 discount on NMEA – National Marine Educators Association membership
Opportunity to vote in GLEAMS elections.
Opportunity to serve in leadership roles, including committee, board, and officer positions.

A group of GLEAMS members pose for a picture along the lake front on an overcast day.

GLEAMS members met up at Northerly Island in Chicago, IL, for a beach cleanup and networking in April 2025.

A button with the words Join us next to a graphic of the Great Lakes basin.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Choose the membership level that best reflects your current role and experience. Whether you're a classroom teacher, nonformal educator, scientist, higher-education professional, student, retiree, or community member, GLEAMS offers opportunities to connect with others who are passionate about Great Lakes literacy and stewardship.