The Mississippi River Green Team is a up to two-year employment and conservation program for Minneapolis youth between the ages of 14 and 16. The MWMO and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board created the Green Team as an opportunity for youth to have a mentored job experience, learn about environmental careers and acquire new skills.
Green Team members come from North, South and Northeast Minneapolis. Typical daily activities include working to prevent water pollution, removing invasive species, building rain gardens, planting trees and prairie plants, and assisting in citizen science projects. Youth have the chance to participate in the Mississippi River Green Team up to two years, and after those two years, they are a part of a supportive network that works with them to help secure jobs to expand their skills and get them ready for the future.
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The 2024 Mississippi River Green Team application is now CLOSED! 2025 Application will open in Mid-January
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Returning Seniors apply Here!
Contact
Mary Yang
Community Outreach Specialist
myang@mwmo.org or 612-746-4975
MRGT News
Mississippi River Green Team: Growing green careers, improving the urban watershed and creating environmental advocates.
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NPS Ranger David Wiggins talks to Connie Xiong (...) Connie was 15 when she started working with the "Mississippi Green Team" that Wiggins helped establish.
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I’ve always loved being outside, and the Mississippi River Green Team was my first real job. I enjoyed all the work we did, and seeing the results when we were finished. That’s when I realized I really loved working outdoors. As time went on, I was informed every year of new job opportunities thanks to the MWMO. Many doors were opened for me, and I also got many references.
Aaron McCalip, MRGT member, 2011-2013