Updates & Stories

Mayors Day of Recognition

Yesterday, mayors all over the country highlighted the impact of national service and thanking those who serve. On this 3rd Annual… Read More

Meet our 2015 bloggers

We are SO excited to have a new group of corps members blogging about their experience this year! This year's group includes people from field crews and our Youth Outdoors program and we look forward to hearing about their unique experiences from the field. Watch this space for new posts once or twice a week from now until the end of November. Read More

Make a seed bomb. Help restore a prairie.

If you like digging in the dirt, we need your help! Make seed bombs with Conservation Corps at the Bloomington REI on April 10 from 3-5:30 p.m.  Read More

Welcome new staff member

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

Celebrate AmeriCorps week: March 9-13

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

Apprentice Academy launches young careers

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

Corps staff members attend The Corps Network national conference

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

Check in on Corps alumni

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

Raising a toast to our supporters

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

Another good year in the field

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