Below is a list of all 2025 Inland Seas public events. Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at the ISEA campus (100 Dame St, Suttons Bay, MI). This list will be updated periodically throughout the year. If you have any questions, please click the link associated with the event or email marketing@schoolship.org.
March
Monday, March 31, 7 pm – Pints North Trivia Night featuring ISEA
ISEA is proud to be the featured non-profit for Pints North trivia night presented by Points North Podcast! Points North shares stories of the land, water, and inhabitants of the Great Lakes, and their trivia night is the perfect way to test your knowledge, learn something new, and enjoy a fun evening with fellow Great Lakes enthusiasts.
April
Tuesday, April 1, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – All Hands Volunteer Welcome and Orientation
The All-Hands Welcome is designed as a one-stop shop for new volunteer team members. In the last hour, we will be learning how to facilitate the Great Lakes Challenge puzzle! If you are a returning volunteer who is interested in seeing that you are welcome to join, no RSVP is required.
Thursday, April 3, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Shipboard Crew Orientation
Tuesday, April 8, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Teaching During an ISEA Program
Thursday, April 10, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Ship Safety Training 1
Tuesday, April 15, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm – NextGen Station Training: Fish and Seamanship
Thursday, April 17, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Ship Safety Training 2
Tuesday, April 22, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm – NextGen Station Training: Plankton and Water Quality
Thursday, April 24, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm – NextGen Station Training: Benthos and Microplastics
Friday, April 18, 10 am – 2 pm – Spring Campus Cleanup
Join ISEA as we prep our campus for the spring program season! We will have a variety of tasks that need to be completed, and there will be something for everyone. No tools are necessary, all equipment will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rachel at rratliff@schoolship.org.
May
June
June 17-28 – ISEA Public Sails
Join ISEA as we take to the water with a variety of sails designed to engage you with the Great Lakes in unique new ways and enjoy the splendor of Grand Traverse Bay. We offer morning and afternoon sails that are two or three hours. Click here to book your spot.
July
August
July 31 – August 22 – ISEA Public Sails
Join ISEA as we take to the water with a variety of sails designed to engage you with the Great Lakes in unique new ways and enjoy the splendor of Grand Traverse Bay. We offer morning and afternoon sails that are two or three hours. Click here to book your spot.