Member Stories

What’s That Green Stuff? Common Misconceptions about Algae and Beyond

By Ava Schimnowski, Aquatic Plant Management Specialist Individual Placement /AmeriCorps member at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife   Many people mistake harmless… Read More

Ticks, Chiggers, and Mosquitoes, Oh My!

By RJ Ruotolo, Ozark Field Crew Member/ AmeriCorps Member   If you want to experience ticks, chiggers, or mosquitoes, the Missouri Ozarks is… Read More

Individual Placement Spotlight Series: Brent Cordie

By Jesse Wolk, Utility Mapping Specialist Individual Placement / AmeriCorps Member placed at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Trails   VIII: Talking… Read More

The Tallgrass Aspen Parklands: Minnesota’s Fourth Biome

By Kyle Dahlquist, Clean Water Corpsmember / AmeriCorps Member placed at Pennington SWCD   Map republished with permission from MN DNR. Minnesota is world famous… Read More

A Pair of Minnesota Traditions, The State Fair and Erratic Weather

By Jake Richards, IT Specialist Individual Placement / AmeriCorps Member placed at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Trails   All references… Read More

The Ozark Crew’s Disaster Response in Northwest Iowa

By RJ Ruotolo, Ozark Field Crew Member/ AmeriCorps Member Last week, us on the Ozark crew returned from our 30 day disaster deployment… Read More