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My name is Isabel Istephanous, and I’m Youth Program Manager at Conservation Minnesota. I run an afterschool program called Conservation Crew where middle schoolers to learn about, design, and implement a conservation project in their community. We provide a $3,000 stipend to staff that oversee the program, and an additional $500-1,000 for a project fund. It’s a flexible, service-learning style program where students take charge on community improvements, and we’re recruiting for the 2024-2025 school year. Some past projects include pollinator habitats, invasive species removal, improving their school’s recycling system, installing bike community bike repair stations and more. The possibilities are limitless! Conservation Minnesota provides schools with guidance, educational resources, and connections with experts in their subject matter.  

You can find more information on our website, and in the our seasonal newsletters. If you want to know more reach out to me directly at crew@conservationminnesota.org or fill out this interest form.