Member Stories

2024 IDEC Summer Forestry Internship

By Maria Suarez, Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers Fellow   This summer has been filled with fulfilling opportunities that have proven to me why… Read More

A Woman’s Touch

By DeVonte Roberts, St. Paul Field Crew Leader / AmeriCorps Member It is National Women’s History Month, so I am taking this moment… Read More

Hurry Up And Wait… What?

By RJ Ruotolo, Iowa Trails Field Crew Member/ AmeriCorps Member   On the docket during this last week of training for the local… Read More

Women’s Voices in Environmental Literature

By Avery Merkley, Iowa Trails Field Crew Member / AmeriCorps Member   Reading about nature and the environment can help foster a deeper understanding… Read More

Climatology: 2024 Summer IDEC Internship Experience

By Sienna Ecker, Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers Fellow – Placement: DNR: EWR: Climate Office Student Worker   The Minnesota State Climatology Office, located… Read More

Individual Placement Spotlight Series: Bekka Ginzburg

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