The Mississippi River Fellowship is a 10-week paid opportunity for diverse and underrepresented young adults ages 18-25 to explore the different branches of the National Park Service. Meet the 2022 fellows!
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I have always had a passion for the natural world and knew that I wanted to share this love and help others find a connection to nature as well.
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Spend National Park Week (April 16-24) learning about all six national park sites in Minnesota and start planning your warm-weather adventures.
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Ranger Sharon sends a note to park volunteers as she departs for a new job with Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska as their Public Affairs Officer.
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Mary 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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Though her connection to nature developed at an early age, Park Ranger Abby Olson only discovered the National Park Service with a bit of luck. Learn why she loves her job.
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Learn how Allie Holdhusen went from a seasonal biotech in their first year with the park to becoming a fulltime Program Dive Officer for the Great Lakes Big Rivers Dive Program!
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To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting a few amazing staff members at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area!
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“I believe the future of this planet is now in the hands of our youth. Helping kids learn about our earth will create the possibility they will grow up to appreciate and care for it. I want to help them find joy in discovering the open spaces I have always treasured.”
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Barbershops and hair salons allowed Black community leaders to build networks, steer local organizations, and advocate for equality. Many of their businesses were located right next to the Mississippi.
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W Architecture & Landscape Architecture, along with team of local firms, selected to design River Learning Center and National Park Service Headquarters at Crosby Farm Regional Park on the banks of the Mississippi River.
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Winter brings new opportunities to explore and experience one of Minnesota's most magical biomes, the prairie!
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