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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

AmeriCorps turns 20!

This Friday, September 12 AmeriCorps will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a nationwide pledge ceremony and volunteer events across the country. Read More

Corps members pull 1,100th tire from Cedar River

A Southern District crew showed off the some of the 1,100 tires pulled from the Cedar River since 2011. From… Read More

State Fair crowds visit Corps booth

Corps member Joseph Bauman helped a young fairgoer play the invasive species game while volunteering at the Corps state fair… Read More