Updates & Stories

Arielle Johnson, college and career coordinatorArielle joined the Corps staff in 2015 to coordinate college and career connections for the Youth Outdoors Program, including the Bridges Project. Read more about Arielle. Read More

AmeriCorps Week is a time to highlight the impact of AmeriCorps and the value of service in gaining skills for the 21st century workplace.  Read More

Though the Conservation Apprentice Academy is young – beginning its fifth year this summer – its impact on young careers is already evident.  Read More

This week, several of our staff members are attending The Corps Network national conference in Washington, D.C., an annual gathering of leaders in the fields of youth development, community service and the environment.  Read More

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