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Bombs away for a native habitat
More than 200 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota employees stopped by the Conservation Corps table at the company’s annual CareFest on Tuesday, September 10 to learn about our programs and make seed bombs. Read More
Corps members bring hope and help to Alaskans devastated by flooding
During some of the hottest days of summer when many of us were cooling off at the lake, 23 corps members and one staff person deployed to the remote town of Galena, Alaska to work in chilly, damp weather, helping locals recover from a devastating late spring flood caused by an ice jam on the Yukon River. Read More
Corps crews dispatched to BWCA fire duty
After hot, dry conditions in northern Minnesota sparked several fires in the BWCA in August, two Corps crews were called on to assist in bringing one of them under control. The U.S. Forest Service flew crews from Mankato and Brainerd into an inaccessible area on the south arm of Knife Lake, northeast of Ely. Read More
AmeriCorps celebrates 20th anniversary
On September 21, AmeriCorps celebrated 20 years of “getting things done for America.” National service champions, community leaders and AmeriCorps members past and present gathered together in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the impact of 20 years of service -- and envision 20 more. Read More
Grease monkeys for a day
For the first of two fall All Corps Days, corps members from different programs came together to learn about alternative transportation and bicycle advocacy and get their hands dirty working on bikes. On Monday, September 16, Individual Placement, Youth Outdoors and Corps staff members gathered at Minnehaha Falls to learn about existing pedestrian/bike trails and plans to develop more in the metro area. Read More
CCC alumni to join celebration on September 14
Conservation Corps to celebrate 80th birthday of CCCSt. Paul, Minn. — Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa will celebrate the 80th birthday of the Civilian Conservation Corps on Saturday, September 14 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds DNR Park, from 4 to 10 p.m.An expected 500 guests, including members of the original CCC, will enjoy Twin Cities-based bluegrass music by Steve Kaul & The Brass Kings, San Souci and The Farmhouse Band, food trucks, beer, a silent auction, Hammerschlagen and games for all ages. During the event, Corps alumni and stakeholders from the 1930s through today will have an opportunity to gather and reconnect. Read More