Updates & Stories
Field Crew Experience: Joseph Friedmeyer
By: Megan Zeiher, Recruitment Coordinator We connected with Joseph Friedmeyer to hear more about his member experience and share a glimpse of life… Read More
Behind the scenes at orientation
Each year, Conservation Corps program staff prepare for a hectic but exciting start to the season. Within the first two months of the year, hiring… Read More
The Trail Ahead: Learning for the Future at the Annual Corps Network Conference in Washington D.C.
By Melissa Cuff In February 2018, The Corps Network (TCN) Annual Conference brought 275 people to Washington D.C. for five-days in order to share best… Read More
It’s all in a space
By: Caroline Fazzio It has been a little over a month since myself and five other DNR IP’s took up lairs in the St Paul… Read More
Welcome to the Corps: a letter from alumni
Dear AmeriCorps members, We are excited to welcome you to the Conservation Corps. Even as alumni we can still recall the feeling of the first… Read More
New Alumni Council Members
Anthony Bieker City, State currently living – Minneapolis, MN Favorite Food – Cheeseburger Pizza Favorite Outdoor Activities – Camping BWCA, biking, hiking, running. What are… Read More
The adventure begins with new blogger, Caroline
By: Caroline Fazzio If I had to draw lines between all the places I’ve been in the last year, the map might look like something… Read More
Thank you, Lauren!
“During her time with the Corps Lauren has made a lasting impact on hundreds of AmeriCorps members and countless conservation projects in MN and… Read More
Connect at Spring Career Fairs
By: Megan Zeiher, Recruitment Coordinator The Recruitment Team has finalized spring career fairs and we are looking forward to visiting with you at… Read More
My Father’s Story
Willie McKenzie’s Conservation Corps Story by: Tyronne E. Carter Willie was born in Guyton, Georgia, in 1921 but grew up in Sarasota, Florida. … Read More