Updates & Stories

My First Fell

by Marie Johnson, Southern Minnesota Field Specialist / AmeriCorps Member   It’s a brisk sunny day in late January, and I’m preparing to… Read More

Civilian Conservation Corps: A collective solution with a lasting impact

By Jake Richards, Data Specialist Individual Placement / AmeriCorps Member placed at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Trails CCC logo on a… Read More

Finding Fun Everywhere

By Joana Rose, Aquifer Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member   One hot summer day when I was either eight or nine, my… Read More

The First Month: Training

By Lydia Clapp, Duluth Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member When I joined the conservation corps I knew there would be a myriad… Read More

Amphibious Indicator Species

April is National Frog Month! Frogs love wet, damp places and are crucial to our environment! If you’ve never heard of an indicator species, now… Read More

Enhancing Accessibility at Minnesota State Parks

By Meg Bishop, Marketing Specialist Individual Placement Member / AmeriCorps Member placed at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks… Read More

MN Energy Climate Corps Happenings!

By Emily Bakken, Minnesota Energy Climate Corps Crew Leader / AmeriCorps Member Training! Training! And some more training! What I love most about… Read More

CCMI Seeking Board Member Candidates

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is currently seeking applications for candidates to their Board of Directors.   The Board of Directors of Conservation Corps Minnesota and… Read More

The Deer of Fort Snelling

By Anna Landis, Shakopee Field Crew / AmeriCorps Member As our first week of project work comes to a close in Fort Snelling… Read More

All In a Month’s Work

By Brynna Cutright, St. Paul Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member If you’re anything like me, the unknown scares you. Graduating from University,… Read More