I am a Park Ranger and Education Technician for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA). I started my park ranger career as an Education Technician for the Bureau of Land Management in Newport, Oregon where I led students through tidepools
Read MoreIn 2006, the National Park Service began studying eagles along the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area to monitor levels of environmental contaminants in nestlings. Since 2011, Mississippi Park Connection has provided funding for spring flight surveys.
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 MoreThe inaugural Big River Teacher Award recognizes outstanding achievement and innovation by a teacher who has participated in the park’s education programs.
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreSpend National Park Week (April 16-24) learning about all six national park sites in Minnesota and start planning your warm-weather adventures.
Read MoreRanger 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.
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.
Read MoreThough 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.
Read MoreLearn 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!
Read MoreTo 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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