Avery Hildebrand

Avery Hildebrand

Position
Public Engagement Program Manager

Pronouns: he/him

How I contribute to the CM team: I help plan, manage, and implement campaigns and programs that support member engagement, grow diverse coalitions, and develop leaders to help achieve a healthy and prosperous Minnesota.

Favorite MN places: Anywhere along the North Shore, my home near Duluth, and Ely’s Peak.​​​​​​​

Favorite seasonal activities: Camping, fishing, hiking, and biking. I’m currently working toward the goal of traversing the entire Superior Hiking Trail.​​​​​​​

Best outdoor advice: Always check your weather app before you go (both the day and night forecasts) and never underestimate Lake Superior.​​​​​​​

Special interest: Astronomy. I have two telescopes and I’m lucky to live near dark skies in Northern Minnesota.

When not at CM, you can find me: Working on DIY projects, traveling, spending time with my family, grilling, and/or playing cribbage at my favorite brewery.

 

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Articles by Avery Hildebrand

Blazing star flowers in a garden
Blazing Stars in a pollinator garden
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Avery Hildebrand

The Blazing Star Award celebrates the environmental and conservation actions of local governments across Minnesota. Is your local government doing something worthy of Blazing Star Award recognition? We are now accepting applications!

Tell me more talks with conservation minnesota
Tell Me More guests: Sarah Strommen (DNR), Grace Arnold (Commerce), and Katrina Kessler (MPCA)
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Avery Hildebrand

As part of our new Tell Me More: Talks with Conservation Minnesota webinar series, we recently hosted three state commissioners (from Commerce, Pollution Control, and Natural Resources) to discuss the last two legislative sessions and how their agencies are working to implement historic investments in clean energy, clean water, and outdoor recreation.

Hiking through the forest with a walking stick
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Avery Hildebrand

July is Disability Pride Month in Minnesota. The Minnesota DNR and nonprofits that help protect the Great Outdoors are working to make Minnesota's outdoor spaces accessible for all.

Group of people walk through oak savanna
2024 Environment Commissions Conference at Burnsville’s Terrace Oaks West Park
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Avery Hildebrand

On May 1st, 2024, Conservation Minnesota and GreenStep Cites & Tribal Nations hosted the 7th Environment Commissions Conference. Commissioners joined us at Burnsville’s Terrace Oaks Park for a tour of their oak savanna restoration project.

Blazing Star Award Conservation Minnesota
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Avery Hildebrand

In recognition of local governments’ work to protect the Great Outdoors, we launched the Blazing Star Award in 2022. Learn about the 2023 winners!