Learn the Art of Geospatial Storytelling
GLC is excited to offer two opportunities to engage in a virtual geospatial storytelling workshop led by Dr. James Juip and Daniel Lizzadro-McPherson from Michigan Technological University’s Geospatial Research Facility (GRF). Dr.Juip – an expert on community participatory mapping and geospatial storytelling – will present on ‘The Art of Geospatial Storytelling’ and how to map one’s story using a webGIS storytelling application developed at the GRF, tailored for the Gratiot Lake Conservancy. The virtual workshops each will include a brief presentation and a hands-on demonstration for creating web-based geospatial story points using your smart-device or computer. These stories will focus on the people, memories, wildlife, history, research, and other connections to the Gratiot Lake Conservancy. Daniel Lizzadro-McPherson will provide a demonstration on how to access and utilize the new GLC WebAtlas and the GLC Community Storytelling Map. Select whichever date/time is most convenient for you:
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 (7pm – 8pm eastern)
Saturday, February 21st, 2026 (2pm – 3pm eastern)
Those interested in participating in the virtual workshop should reach out via email to Bonnie Hay (bonnie@gratiotlakeconservancy.org). Please indicate the date you would like to attend. You will receive a secure Zoom link with passcode. Questions about the workshop can be directed to Daniel Lizzadro-McPherson (djlizzad@mtu.edu).