Updates & Stories

In its first year, the Facebook Conservation Corps alumni group has grown to 163 members. We know there are hundreds –… Read More

A good time was had by all who came out for our second annual Thank You Party, held January 22 at Summit Brewing Company. Check out some photos. Read More

In 2014, Conservation Corps engaged 572 young people in work all over Minnesota, Iowa and throughout the Midwest. We are proud of their accomplishments. Read More

Please join us for a Thank You party: Thursday, January 22 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. We’ll have free beer, root beer and a taco bar from Boca Chica. Read More

In 2015, the young adult program will be adding five new crews, including two in Iowa and one in Missouri. Corps Board Member Richard Leopold, who also serves as the interim director of the Polk County Conservation Board in Iowa is looking forward to the new six-person crew in his county. “We are excited to get a dedicated crew in central Iowa,” he said. “The Des Moines metro area will benefit from the Polk County crew’s much needed and highly visible efforts on local trails, parks and waterways.” Read More

In the last few months, Conservation Corps has hired several new staff members: Sarah Bromley, Kellie Lager and Jenna Strait. Read More

In two short years, Outreach Coordinator Valerie Hsu implemented our own volunteer network and invigorated alumni connections through events and a savvy social media presence.  Read More

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is known for providing more than 318 AmeriCorps service positions for young adults each year. Most people may not know that 78 percent of Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa's full-time staff served at least one term as an AmeriCorps member or Peace Corps volunteer before being hired on. Staff members served in various programs including: AmeriCorps NCCC, AmeriCorps VISTA, Peace Corps Malawi, Peace Corps Benin,  EarthCorps, Southeast Alaska Guidance Association, Student Conservation Association, Montana Conservation Corps, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, American Youthworks, and Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa. The Corps is proud employ staff with vast service experiences and to be part of President Obama's Employers of National Service. Read More

Conservation Corps Minnesota is teaming up with the Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota to support a diverse pool of young people as they pursue a college and career pathway in natural resources.  Read More

One year after the release of wasps that attack emerald ash borer (EAB), crew member Jered Bourquin recently found the wasps’ larvae at Great River Bluffs State Park on the Mississippi River southeast of Winona.  Read More