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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
Raising a toast to our supporters
A good time was had by all who came out for our second annual Thank You Party, held January 22 at Summit Brewing Company. Check out some photos. Read More
Another good year in the field
In 2014, Conservation Corps engaged 572 young people in work all over Minnesota, Iowa and throughout the Midwest. We are proud of their accomplishments. Read More
Here’s to our donors, partners and volunteers
Please join us for a Thank You party: Thursday, January 22 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. We’ll have free beer, root beer and a taco bar from Boca Chica. Read More
New crews in the new year
In 2015, the young adult program will be adding five new crews, including two in Iowa and one in Missouri. Corps Board Member Richard Leopold, who also serves as the interim director of the Polk County Conservation Board in Iowa is looking forward to the new six-person crew in his county. “We are excited to get a dedicated crew in central Iowa,” he said. “The Des Moines metro area will benefit from the Polk County crew’s much needed and highly visible efforts on local trails, parks and waterways.” Read More