Updates & Stories
Why I Joined the Corps
by Austin Godwin, Iowa Polk Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member My experience in the Corps has been far to none, with experience and… Read More
Where Are They Now? Alumni Highlight: Meghan Schwob
After serving as a Field Crew Leader in Brainerd in 2020, Meghan went on to work for the Forest Service, and later the National… Read More
Things are Falling Into Place
By Alyssia Bell, IDEC fellow Let me first start by saying thank you. Thank you for the amazing opportunities to explore my interests… Read More
Where Are They Now? Alumni Highlight: Lexi Schaefer
Lexi is an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, pursuing a bachelors degree in Geoengineering. Lexi served in the Corps in… Read More
My Normal is My Talent
By Alyssia Bell, IDEC fellow Ever since I was a little kid, I always had an inquisitive mind. Ask my mother, she was… Read More
Where Are They Now? Alumni Highlight: Leah Dechant
Leah is a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, completing a Master of Science in Geoscience. Leah is also helping complete research about… Read More
Where Are They Now? Alumni Highlight: Jessica Klutts
Jessica is an Environmental Program Analyst at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Jessica served in the Conservation Apprentice Academy as the Traverse County… Read More
Where Are They Now? Alumni Highlight: Alyson K. Quinn
Alyson is the director of the Minneapolis Nature Preschool, a non profit preschool that provides a nature-based early learning. Alyson has held several roles… Read More
Gearing Up In Iowa
Bella Araiza, Recruitment Capacity Building Specialist / AmeriCorps Member Me, Bella, the New Recruitment Capacity Specialist in Iowa. Hello! My name is Bella and I’m… Read More
Where Are They Now? Alumni Highlight: Shelby Roberts
Shelby Roberts is the Education and Outreach Specialist at Scott Soil and Water Conservation District. Shelby served as an Individual Placement member in 2017. What… Read More