Updates & Stories

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

Snow + deer season + great company = memories

(Warning: This post contains some graphic photos) By: Tamara Beal Although it was not much, large white snowflakes covered the ground at our office in… Read More

Longest running Adopt-a-River Group

For more than 100 years, Boy Scouts of America has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. BSA Troop… Read More

Giving Back: Puerto Rico Deployment

Disaster deployments are continually the most meaningful and memorable experiences for our AmeriCorps members during their term. What makes these moments stand out is the… Read More

Youth Outdoors Crew Member Experience: Addie Bona

By: Megan Zeiher, Recruitment Coordinator To share more about the Corps experience from a member’s point of view, we caught up with Addie… Read More

Alumni Advisory Council Accomplishments

2017 marked the first year of Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa’s Alumni Advisory Council. The council was created to support our mission and goals by… Read More