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Crews repair CCC cabin in BWCA
Corps members installed a new roof on a CCC-era cabin in the BWCA In mid-September, field specialists and members from… Read More
Crews build CCC-style log shelter
Jacob Roman and Taryn Orona constructed the stone foundation for the log shelter at Coffee Pot Landing. Corps crews continue… Read More
Carrying on the CCC Legacy
We were lucky to host the annual gathering of CCC Legacy here in Saint Paul, Minnesota, September 24-27, 2014. What a great group of people came together from around the country! Read More
Faces of Tomorrow and seasonal crews wrap up summer of work
This summer, the Corps joined forces with Superior National Forest to hire and train 12 young adult corps members to serve in Northeast Minnesota. Through its Faces of Tomorrow initiative, Superior National Forest offered intensive training and work experience to under-represented individuals to help them move into full-time conservation positions. Read More
The yurts are coming
In July, Corps field coordinators installed seven yurts at three state park and recreation areas, offering unique lodging for visitors. The 20-foot shelters, made with Colorado Yurt Co. materials, are equipped with woodstoves for year-round use and are located in remote areas not accessible by car. Read More
Wells Fargo equips youth with new tools
Thanks to a generous $12,500 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota, the Youth Outdoors fall session started last week with a bevy of new tools for service projects. Read More