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Youth Conservation Corps Work Camp Des Moines Geared Toward Parks
A guest column by Margaret Grove describes a summer Youth Conservation Corps program in Des Moines area. Teens aged 15 to 18 build bridges and retaining walls at Big Creek and other parks while learning environmental studies, erosion control, timber management, and trail maintenance. Crew leaders report hard work, camaraderie, and occasional misadventures with ticks, motorcycles, and camping trips. The piece notes pay, 30 hours weekly, and ongoing projects at Sed Rock, Jester Park, Brown’s Woods, Birdland Park, and Big Creek State Park. Mrs. Gary Gezel will preside at the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary convention in Des Moines July 21-22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Grove
ISU
Youth Conservation Corps
YCC
Des Moines
Des Moines Area
Pella
Sed Rock
Saraheachman
Jester Park
Brown’s Woods
Birdland Park
Big Creek State Park
Big Creek Rangers
Jack
Don Juan
Dave Fagle
Dave
Frisky
Gary Gezel
American’ Legion Auxiliary
Dept. of Iowa
Gezel
Royal Air Force of
England
Fort Des Moines