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September 24-27, 2014Saint Paul, MinnesotaJoin CCC family and friends from across the country for the 2014 CCC Legacy annual gathering. On Thursday, September 25 we open the doors to all Corps alumni and friends for a celebration at Flat Earth Brewery in Saint Paul, featuring musician Ann Reed, beer tastings and pizza from Savoy’s.  Read More

Four days out of the week my alarm sounds promptly at 4:30 a.m. to signal the start of my day. For the first few weeks I certainly struggled to become accustomed to this early hour, but now it’s nice to see the world before it’s fully awake. After packing a filling lunch, I head away from the sunrise, towards the corn fields and to the shop.Upon arriving at the shop, I head into the locker room to lace up my boots before joining the other early arrivals in the break room before the morning meeting. As 6:30 a.m. draws near, the room begins to fill up with corps members, full-time staff and seasonal employees. Right on schedule, our fearless leader, Jeff, begins the meeting with the goals for the rest of the week and what to watch out for when working in the areas we are assigned. Read More

It’s unfortunate that the phrase 'Save the World' isn’t taken seriously. There should be how-to books, college courses, job descriptions, marketing campaigns that all don the phrase. Of course, serious use of the phrase would require popular agreement that we live in a world that needs saving. Plausible, at least until you ask the follow up question, “Saving from what?” Well, since I’m the only one here, I’m going to take the liberty to define some terms and make some assumptions. Because I’m here to save the world, and I know plenty of other folks who share that exact mission. Read More

My supervisor at the Ramsey Conservation District (RCD) came up to my desk last week and asked, “Would you mind spending Thursday catching butterflies?”Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa is one of the few organizations I can think of where that question would ever be asked to an employee. I currently serve in the Apprentice Academy, an amazing program which allows about 37 young adults to spend the summer serving alongside conservation professionals at Minnesota Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state. I have learned so much in such a short time and gained a host of skills, including butterfly surveying for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Read More

In early June, two Conservation Corps summer apprentices collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota to install 12 lysimeters on an agricultural field in Cass County.  Read More

The 2013 Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa annual report is hot off the press. Read about our highlights and accomplishments online, or contact Connie to have a copy mailed to you. Read More