Meet Ranger Jade, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area’s Historian. Jade works with Tribal Nations and helps tell the underrepresented stories associated with the park. Read on to learn more about Ranger Jade and what she’s excited for at the park!
Read MoreMeet Devin Brown (she/her)! Starting as a program specialist in the summer of 2023, Devin's journey from being a transplant Minnesotan to her current role as Community Program Manager is nothing short of inspiring.
Read MoreMeet Delaney (she/her), the new Community Forestry Member with the Climate Impact Corps serving at the Mississippi Park Connection.
Read MoreAlanna Elder served with Mississippi Park Connection as a GreenCorps member and later an Ampact Community Forestry Initiative AmeriCorps member.
Read MoreI have decided to step down as executive director of Mississippi Park Connection (MPC) in January. It’s been a great run, and I am deeply proud of my work with MPC. Building a nonprofit from the ground up has been a tremendous honor
Read More“If there’s one thing I hope this community takes away from my time on the Mississippi Park Connection team, it’s that we are all empowered to be stewards of the river, no matter who you are.”
Read MoreMary Hammes was the driving force behind several major environmental initiatives over the course of her six years with Mississippi Park Connection. She shares some of her favorite memories before moving on to a new role with The Nature Conservancy.
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