Celebrate service, leadership, and community at Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa’s annual event on April 14!

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Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa offers a wide variety of positions for youth and young adults interested in connecting with nature, engaging in environmental stewardship, and giving back to their community.

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Help prepare the next generation of environmental stewards! Your one-time or recurring donation to Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa provides life-changing opportunities to youth and young adults who want to engage in meaningful service while connecting with the environment and preparing for future education or employment.

Member Stories

CCMI Radio

Experience a laid-back, behind-the-scenes conversation, podcast-style, with a Field Crew from Central District, hosted by DeVonte Roberts. By DeVonte Roberts, St. Paul Field Crew Leader/ AmeriCorps… Read More

Happy Fall and Octavia Butler

By Arjay Ruotolo, Iowa Trails Field Crew Member/ AmeriCorps member Photo Description: The Trails Crew returns from a day of backcountry trail maintenance in the… Read More

Night of the Corps Horror: A Fictional Scary Story

By DeVonte Roberts, St. Paul Field Crew Leader/ AmeriCorps member The following is a fictional scary story that I created in the spirit of Halloween. Read More

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Alumni Stories

Where Are They Now? Alumni Highlight: Zach Pickard

Let’s catch up with Zach Pickard! Zach served with CCMI as an AmeriCorps member in 2010, based in Moose Lake. Now he lives in Huntsville,… Read More

Where Are They Now? Alumni Highlight: Karolyn Preiss

Let’s catch up with Karolyn Preiss! Karolyn served with CCMI in 2023 as a Field Crew/AmeriCorps member, partnering with the Three Rivers Park District. Since… Read More

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Events and Volunteer Opportunities

2026 Trailblazer Benefit: The Path Forward

Celebrate service, leadership, and community at Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa’s annual event! This year’s theme, The Path Forward, reflects a powerful truth: progress doesn’t… Read More

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