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Change lives and get a free shirt to boot

Want a free Corps Tools of the Trade t-shirt (and who doesn’t)? Get yours by signing up for recurring donations (monthly, quarterly, weekly or bi-weekly) to Conservation Corps.  Read More

Grand Rapids crew clears dam obstruction on Sturgeon River

Though industrious beavers built an impressive dam alongside a man-made one on the Sturgeon River in Side Lake, Minn., it had to go. On March 19, the Grand Rapids crew waded out into the river to dig out the beaver dam with pitchforks.  Read More

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

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