Minnesota GreenCorps

The Minnesota Zoo has hosted MN GreenCorps members for several years! This year, member Evelyn is serving in the stormwater and forestry topic area working on projects that include chloride monitoring and education, restoration planning, acoustic monitoring for birds and bats, and bird strike surveys. Evelyn has used her training budget to become a Minnesota Master Naturalist and a certified tree inspector! Learn more about the zoo’s conservation work here: https://lnkd.in/evPcyNUc #AmeriCorps #MNGreenCorps #ServiceImpact

Apply by this Wednesday 3/12, 5pm CT to host a MN GreenCorps member for the 2025-2026 program year! Members serve in communities and move environmental projects forward for a greener tomorrow. Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/guvb4eb. #AmeriCorps #MnGreenCorps

One week left! Don’t forget to submit your application to host a MN GreenCorps member for the 25-26 program year. Members bring new energy and perspectives, add capacity, and advance community goals, all while you get to inspire and train the next generation of environmental workers! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/guvb4eb #MnGreenCorps #Americorps

Today is World Wildlife Day, and to celebrate our members have collected photos of wildlife they’ve taken at their host sites. Check out our Instagram @mngreencorps to see all of the amazing photos! Here’s a sneak peak- a Barred Owl taken by member Kate serving at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities and taken at Voyageur Environmental Center. #WorldWildlifeDay #MinnesotaWildlife #MNGreenCorps

Thinking about submitting a MN GreenCorps host site application in the waste reduction and recycling topic area? Members in this topic area assist with implementing initiatives to reduce waste, capture reusable materials, work with partners, and conduct surveys. For example, last program year member Zach helped expand Carver County's organics collection, established and promoted a deconstruction program, supported Minnesota Composting Council initiatives, and enhanced food rescue programming. The MN GreenCorps host site application is open through March 12th. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/guvb4eb

The City of St. James is a new host site this year! Member Grace’s projects include initiatives for Bike and Walk to School day, a sustainability webpage for the City’s website, and getting the City from Step 3 to being recognized as a Step 5 City for GreenStep Cities. Grace is making a big impact in a small city! #AmeriCorps #MNGreenCorps #ServiceImpact

Thinking about submitting a MN GreenCorps host site application in the stormwater and forestry topic area? Members in this topic area assist with tree inventory, removing invasive species, and identifying areas for green infrastructure. For example, member Mike supports tree canopy health for the City of Belle Plaine by conducting tree inventory, updating the Emerald Ash Borer Plan, conducting invasive species removal, and planting trees. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/guvb4eb. Applications are due by March 12!

Last program year, member Colton supported Bemidji State University with improving their organics and recycling efforts. You can read more about Colton’s impact here: https://lnkd.in/gTevJCe9. After serving 11-months with MN GreenCorps, Colton became the Program Coordinator for Gonzaga University of Sustainability and was featured in a recent article talking about sustainability here: https://lnkd.in/gux9AimT #AmeriCorps #MNGreenCorps #ServiceImpact #WasteReduction #Recycling

Considering submitting a MN GreenCorps host site application in the energy conservation and green transportation topic area? Members in this topic area assist with benchmarking assessment, engagement, behavior change campaigns, and the education on energy savings programs. For example, last program year member Mary helped reduce vehicle miles traveled and emissions through Safe Routes to School efforts at Minneapolis Public Schools by conducting bike education, encouraging active transportation, and coordinating the implementation of infrastructure improvements. The MN GreenCorps host site application is due by March 12. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/guvb4eb.

Thinking about submitting a MN GreenCorps host site application in the community readiness and outreach topic area? Members in this topic area assist with community-based education on a variety of environmental topics. For example, last program year member Maddi helped launch the National Loon Center's Share Our Shoreline campaign, and member Zoe planned and executed engagement activities to promote the awareness and use of electric vehicle car sharing with HOURCAR.? For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/guvb4eb. #AmeriCorps #MNGreenCorps #ServiceImpact