Earth Team Seeks Feedback on Matching Volunteers to Nature Projects
Published Date: 8/15/2025
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Summary
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to keep collecting info from volunteers aged 14 and up who help with their Earth Team program. They use simple forms to match volunteers’ skills with cool projects that protect nature. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to do it by October 14, 2025—no cost changes, just keeping things rolling smoothly!
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