Updates & Stories
Weathering the weather
by Jaleesa Houle, crew leader/ AmeriCorps member, central district One of the most challenging parts of our job is taking on the elements. My… Read More
Resetting and reflecting at midyear retreat
by Annika Feight, central district crew member/ AmeriCorps member The second week in July was devoted to a well-deserved retreat for Conservation Corps MN… Read More
Walking through the wilderness
by David Minor, web and social media specialist/ AmeriCorps member with MN DNR Scientific and Natural Areas through Conservation Corps’ Individual Placement program Overlooking… Read More
For the continuing benefit of the American people
by Gina Hatch, visitor services intern/ AmeriCorps member with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge through Conservation Corps’ Individual Placement program The Minnesota Valley National… Read More
Partner program spotlight: TOLBY
by Katie Traub, community and energy outreach/ AmeriCorps member with the Center for Energy and Environment through Conservation Corps’ Individual Placement program TOLBY giving… Read More
A quagmire of value
by Caroline Fazzio, central district crew leader/ AmeriCorps member I have written multiple blogs over the past two years describing many unique experiences I… Read More
An interpretive approach to outreach
By Kaia Bierman, urban outreach specialist/ AmeriCorps member with MN DNR Parks and Trails through Conservation Corps’ Individual Placement program Kaia at the Trailhead… Read More
A week of problem solving
by Kira Pollack, Youth Outdoors AmeriCorps member When people ask me what I do in my service term, I usually summarize thusly: “youth engagement and… Read More
Imposter syndrome
by David Minor, web and social media specialist/ AmeriCorps member with MN DNR Scientific and Natural Areas through Conservation Corps’ Individual Placement program Me, taking… Read More
Painting the invasives blue
by Jaleesa Houle, crew leader/ AmeriCorps member, central district One of my crew members, Levi Tollefson, spraying crown vetch on the edge of our… Read More