Updates & Stories
Anoka Crew’s First Burn
By Madeline Peterson, Anoka Field Crew Leader / AmeriCorps Member Clouds of ash billow up from my footsteps. Flames lick the tall grass, coaxed by… Read More
Species Highlight: The American Woodcock
By Tarryn Hanson, Rochester Maples Field Crew Leader / AmeriCorps Member During college, the focus of my education was on wildlife and now during my… Read More
The Birdsong 2.0
By Spandan Buch, Metro Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member Hi everyone, welcome back to the blog! Before we get to my post for the… Read More
IDEC Internships
By Alyssia Bell, IDEC fellow If you were to ask me what is one thing that I find incredibly useful for college students, I would… Read More
#JustCorpsThings
By Jenny Sherren, Rochester Oaks Field Crew Leader / AmeriCorps Member I have come to realize that there are a few niche things that just make… Read More
Preparing Fire Lines
By Alexis Wyss, Arrowhead Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member This week in lieu of prescribed burning down in Whitewater, MN due to April showers… Read More
Restoring the Oak Savanna at Yellow Banks
by Austin Godwin, Iowa Polk Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member The Polk county crew has been working on a 2 year project at… Read More
Minnesota Flyway Migrations
By Caroline LaBorde, Minnesota Valley Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member The Minnesota Flyway supports the migration of over 325 species annually and if you… Read More
Woodlot prep for prescribed burns
By Taylor Karjala, Three Rivers Wildlife Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member As the month of April approaches, the window for preparation is slowly… Read More
I’m awaiting my favorite sign of the season
By Ashley Rezachek, Communications Outreach Specialist Individual Placement / AmeriCorps Member placed at MN DNR Scientific and Natural Areas Program. It’s… Read More