Volunteer Corps
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Community members in the Cannon River watershed interested in environmental volunteering opportunities.
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2024 (New!)
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Contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Heron Mahr
Volunteer Corps is an initiative that offers hands-on volunteer opportunities in and around Northfield, MN!
As a member of the Volunteer Corps, you can take part in a wide range of activities such as restoration and conservation efforts, educational events, and more. Each opportunity is unique and provides a chance to learn and grow while contributing to our community. If you are passionate about preserving clean water and enjoy working with diverse communities in our watershed, we would love for you to join us as a Volunteer Corps member!
Our Volunteer Corps program provides eager volunteers opportunities to make a difference in their local environment by improving water quality and biodiversity.
Types of Volunteer Events
Types of volunteer events that you can expect involve: Invasive Species Removal, Seed Sowing, Biochar Preparation, Wild Plant Propagation, Tree Planting, Seed Cleaning.
In the coming years, we hope to expand our Volunteer Corps program to farther reaches of the watershed. We aim to recruit and maintain more volunteers of many ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Our vision is a robust program that connects engaged community members with the land and water.