When a group of teens with a shared passion for stewardship come together, they can make amazing things happen in a community.
The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium is proud to host such a group: Teens Take C.A.A.R.E. (Conservation Action through Advocacy, Research, and Engagement). This is a student-driven, student-led program that engages teens in exploration, stewardship, and scientific inquiry through the River Museum.
Throughout the year, teens come together for a variety of activities including kayaking, a night hike, a career panel, going behind-the-scenes- at the River Museum, and more! Additionally, teens who participate will collaborate in partnership with Dubuque County Conservation on a passion project of their choosing that they will develop and execute throughout the year. Past projects have included planting a pollinator garden, creating a sustainability document to help local businesses reduce their environmental impacts, and advocating to the Parks and Rec Commission to inspire John J. Bergfeld Park to go pesticide free.
Be involoved!
Who Can Join:
All high school students through out the Tri-State Area
Meeting Dates:
Biweekly on Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Full commitment is not required to participate-we encourage teens to join us when they can, but attendance is not mandatory for every meeting.
- Teens will earn service hours for each meeting, with potential to earn a total of 36 service hours by the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
- Please join us for our first meeting in the 2025-2026 school year on September 17th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the River Museum MakerSpace. 350 East 3rd Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (paddlewheel entrance)
How do I Join:
If you are interested in getting involved, or wanting to learn more about Teens Take C.A.A.R.E., please email learning@rivermuseum.org for more information!