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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

Apprentice Academy launches young careers

Though the Conservation Apprentice Academy is young – beginning its fifth year this summer – its impact on young careers is already evident.  Read More

Corps staff members attend The Corps Network national conference

This week, several of our staff members are attending The Corps Network national conference in Washington, D.C., an annual gathering of leaders in the fields of youth development, community service and the environment.  Read More

Check in on Corps alumni

In its first year, the Facebook Conservation Corps alumni group has grown to 163 members. We know there are hundreds –… Read More