Member Stories

Grit

By Kendall Buckingham, Rochester Pines Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member   I would like to say something about grit. That raw, undeniable… Read More

My Experience as an Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers (IDEC) Intern

By Ena Vigil, Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers Fellow in 2024. For many, it’s not often the case that a typical day of work in… Read More

Thunder won’t Shake Me

By June Roettger, Outdoor Skills Instructor   Water droplets collected on leaves create an eye-catching display at Jay Cooke State Park. Photo by… Read More

Repairing Shorelines

By Lydia Clapp, Duluth Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member   With a warming climate, weather patterns are shifting and more and more… Read More

The Excitement and Anxieties of Fire Deployment

By Joana Rose, Aquifer Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member   On Friday May 9th, my CCMI crew was placed on call for… Read More

Uncovering Conservation Careers: SWCD Program Technician

By Adriene Matthews, Agriculture and Outreach Specialist Individual Placement Member / AmeriCorps Member placed at Cottonwood SWCD.   There are several different types… Read More