Updates & Stories
Corps members attempt to capture golden eagle
Corps members from our southern district spent three weeks in late January and early February attempting to trap a golden eagle so… Read More
Corps alumni recognized for Joplin tornado response
On January 31, two former Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa members attended a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol honoring Conservation Corps’ involvement in the… Read More
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa honored by Missouri Legislature for Joplin tornado response
St. Paul, Minn. – On January 31, the Missouri House of Representatives will pass a resolution recognizing the service of Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa and others for their indispensible recovery efforts following the devastating tornado that struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. AmeriCorps members will also be recognized on the floor. Read More
2011 program accomplishments
The numbers are in and they are impressive! In 2011, 515 Conservation Corps members:– Served 8,600 hours on emergency response and recovery and… Read More
Summer Youth Corps leaders rendezvous and volunteer with Will Steger
Current and former Summer Youth Corps leaders convened in late December at Will Steger’s homestead in Ely to volunteer and reconnect. The fourth annual Winter… Read More
Corps members fight winter fire in northern Minnesota
On December 26, the Boxing Day Fire burned 750 acres of woods near the northwestern Minnesota city of Gully and the Hangaard State Wildlife Management… Read More
Donate now to carry on the corps
Six of our alumni from the CCC to today — representing the ‘eras’ of our history –– have shared their stories in a series… Read More
Our very own chainsaw lady cuts tree for governor
Last Thursday, corps member Mary Hammes deftly took down a towering balsam that has become the 26th Governor’s Christmas Tree. She assisted… Read More
Crews build bridge on Wapsi Great Western Trail in Iowa
In October, Conservation Corps young adult crews from Iowa and Minnesota completed a boardwalk bridge in McIntire, Iowa that connects two sections of the Wapsi… Read More
YO members spend day learning about alternative energy
Youth Outdoors (YO) members and leaders spent Saturday, October 15 learning about sustainable energy use, focused on conservation and alternative energy use at… Read More