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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

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

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

This summer, 35 apprentices served in Soil and Water Conservation Districts throughout Minnesota, working one-on-one with conservation professionals. In its third… Read More

Back row from left, Ben Isham, Luke Dovre, Alice Yonke, Ian McNamara, Emma Carter, Matt Torvinen, Travis Wahls; front row, Candice… Read More

From left: Corps members Nick Cox, Christina Schaufler, Nai Yang, Isac Kautto and Emily Miller, and Mike Polencheck of the Apostle… Read More