2024 Michigan Sustainability Conference

Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI, United States

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for a day-and-a-half program offering breakout and plenary sessions where attendees will gain practical knowledge along with peer driven best practices. Take this opportunity to engage with leaders in sustainability to form the nexus between business and communities. Whether you are joining us as a community leader or a business leader, you’ll walk away with the network of partners, the practical tools, and the innovative thinking necessary to keep on course in this rapidly evolving era.

$150

Bad River Film Screening

Patagonia Fulton Market - 1115 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 Patagonia Fulton Market - 1115 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, Chicago, IL, United States

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Michigan Outdoor Summit

Traverse City, MI

The Michigan Outdoor Summit is a gathering for all sectors of the outdoor economy in Michigan to connect, learn, grow, and build together with a vision for the future, health, and vitality of Michigan’s outdoors. Through programming, networking, and outdoor activities, this event focuses on how we strengthen our communities and the outdoor economy and […]

Chicago Climate Connect

Chicago Booth Harper Center 5807 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

This monthly event is free and open to climate-minded folks who want to connect with others in the local Chicagoland community.

Free

Grand Rapids, MI Climate March

Calder Plaza 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

On Saturday, October 12th, the Grand Rapids Climate Coalition is hosting a Climate March along with partners @c4grandrapids, @urbancorecollective, and @miclimateaction. Our goal is to bring people together to improve our communities and environment in Grand Rapids and Michigan. We hope to inspire all generations to come together, take action, and speak about what changes they hope to […]

Troubled Water Screening – Fresh Coast Film Festival

Mattson Lower Harbor Park 100 Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, Marquette, United States

The fabulous Fresh Coast Film Festival in Marquette, MI, has scheduled Troubled Water, an exhilarating adventure conservation film, as its featured film on Friday, October 18. You are invited!  Troubled Water beckons viewers to follow […]

$39 – $179

11th Annual Triple Bottom Line Bash

The High Five Grand Rapids 819 LaGrave Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

The Triple Bottom Line Bash is our signature event for local sustainable business professionals. A sell-out each year, the 11th-anniversary gala will again feature West Michigan Sustainable Business of the […]

“Bad River” Documentary: The Fight Over Line 5

Kewadin Shores Casino 3015 Mackinac Trail, St. Ignace, MI, United States

"Bad River" tells this Wisconsin-based Indigenous community's David vs. Goliath story as they take on a large energy giant operating a 70-year-old pipeline that crosses their reservation. The film chronicles the Band's legal battle to remove the pipeline, bringing to light shocking revelations, devastating losses, and the enduring resilience of a people determined to protect their future.

Free

Troubled Water Screening with Central Sustainability

French Auditorium, Central Michigan University (Located inside the Education and Human Services Building) 195 E Ojibway Ct, Mount Pleasant, MI, United States

Join Central Sustainability for a screening of the adventure/conservation documentary Troubled Water in celebration of Campus Sustainability Month.

Following the film, there'll be a discussion on the pipeline's challenges.Troubled Water chronicles a 36-day, 425-mile journey on standup paddleboards along the Great Lakes. The film is directed by Davis Huber and produced by William Wright and Chris Yahanda. The idea was sparked by the three friends on their summer paddle trip down Michigan’s west coast. Chris received a text alert that a judge had temporarily shut down Line 5 after Canadian oil company Enbridge failed to abide by the State’s shutdown order. As the sun set over Lake Michigan, these lifelong friends couldn’t help but wonder, “How can any Michigander stomach the risk of an oil spill on this coastline?” Inspired to do something, they created a film to shed light on the manmade impacts of Michigan's freshwater, including the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, which carries nearly 23 million gallons of crude oil and natural gas liquids daily beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

This is a great way to raise awareness of the risks associated with the aging Line 5 pipeline.

Don't miss the opportunity for an enlightening experience on a critical topic in our community!

Free