Our Story
Northern Bedrock was founded in 2011 to meet two converging needs:
Historic sites and landscapes in need of upkeep and repair
Create pathways for young adults to join the preservation trades workforce
We aim to guide the next generation into the preservation trades by collaborating with trades professionals and Project Hosts, giving hands-on experience and networking opportunities to Corpsmembers.
By partnering with historic site hosts, often in rural or underserved areas, we can improve the historic landscape throughout the Northland. This supplies historic sites with the necessary preservation while allowing Corpsmembers to build new skills, and explore diverse career paths.
How It Works
Corpsmembers and Crew Leaders use their preservation and trades skills over a five-month field season at historic sites across Minnesota. Each hitch is nine days, and Corpsmembers camp near each site. Every two weeks, Corpsmembers receive a living stipend, and upon completion of the season, Corpsmembers receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. Northern Bedrock offers summer-only and full-season opportunities.
The skills and training Corpsmembers and Crew Leaders receive include carpentry, masonry, log building restoration, plaster, cemetery restoration, OSHA 10, CPR, First Aid, and personal development.
Corpsmembers
Technical Instructors
Tradespeople work onsite with our corpsmembers to provide hands on training.
Project Hosts
Building Pathways to the Preservation Trades
Northern Bedrock's mission is to develop enduring workforce and life skills through service learning in historic preservation and community stewardship.
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