Cass County
Soil Conservation District

District Partners News

Join the Earth Team and you'll do...
Some of the most important jobs in the country. You'll improve our water.  You'll prevent soil erosion.  And you'll solve other natural resource problems, too.

Earth Team volunteers are...
People like you.  Folks willing to lend a hand to conserve our natural resources.  

Earth Team volunteers must be...
At least 14 years of age.  There's no maximum age limit.  Volunteers work outdoors or indoors; part-time or full time. 

Earth Team volunteers use their talents...
On the land...
With a soil conservationist, volunteers help land users plan conservation projects or take field surveys.  Best of all, they see how their conservation work cares for out natural resources.

In school...
Earth Team volunteers teach students about conservation.  Through outdoor classrooms, they teach urban students how to stop erosion in school yards.

With organizations...
Earth Team volunteers help youth groups, churches, garden and service clubs, and other organizations learn about ecosystems management.  They teach them that plants, animals, soil, water, and humans are interdependent.  Or show them how to turn abandoned land into nature center or playground.

In offices...
Volunteers can keep offices organized, put together newsletters, and keep people up-to-date about local conservation issues.

In return, Earth Team volunteers get...
Recognized for their work hours and have legal and insurance protection for any work-related injuries. there's no pay, but they get the satisfaction and enjoyment of enhancing our nation's ecosystems.

You apply for the Earth Team at...
Your local Natural Resources Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office which is located at 4660 Amber Valley Pkwy, Fargo, ND 58104, phone 701-282-2157 ext. 3; Email us