“I am recharged and recommitted to attempting a more sustainable lifestyle.”—Dorie Green

How to Get Involved with GLEI

There are several ways to get involved:

Be a GLEI Volunteer
Some members recognize the impact of the GLEI and wish to help advance the work of the organization, enrich they’re own lives, or both. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities that may fit your skills, schedule, and personal goals.

Take a Course
The best way to get a feeling for the Great Lakes Earth Institute is to take a GLEI course. You will learn that the focus is on you, your feelings about and relationship to the environment, and what actions (if any) you would like to take in response to what you discover. The course book is $20. The GLEI has the books in stock. We are here to answer your questions.

• Host An Organizing Session: Hold a free-of-charge "organizing session" at your workplace, church, club, service organization, etc. Invite members and others* to attend an informational meeting (*These courses are a great way to attract potential members). A GLEI representative will do a presentation about a specific course, people sign up, groups form, a meeting time is picked, the GLEI will assign a mentor for session #1, and the course begins.
• Start Your Own Group: You could simply form a group by inviting friends/acquaintances to participate. Try for a minimum of eight, but it can work with fewer provided they all tend to show up regularly. You need enough people to have a lively discussion.
• Join A Group: All you have to do is tell us which course you want to take, and we will let you know when and where a group is starting.
• What You Can Expect: If you get involved, you will find that the GLEI is really your organization. It is a powerful tool to help you and others make self-directed changes that benefit you, your family, and the planet.