ART CONNECTS COMMUNITY

Art Connects Community is an open invitation for artists across the St. Croix Valley to share their creative vision of a world where we all thrive. Selected works will be displayed online and in the community to spark conversations, build connections, and inspire a more resilient future. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

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HOW WE WORK

Through citizen activism, we act on local projects, programs, and events to make Stillwater green, sustainable, and resilient. We address everything from environmental to economic to social issues.

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JOIN US

SSMN is filled with friendly, inclusive, and welcoming individuals, so join a team today! Serve on our board, volunteer in a workgroup, become a Green Business, or support our work by donating.

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STAY CURRENT

Stay current with the latest news and updates from SSMN! Our monthly newsletters cover our workgroup initiatives, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, sustainability news, and more.

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ATTEND EVENTS

We host mulitple free events through the year for community members to get involved with environmental stewardship, learn about sustainability and climate solutions, and explore alternative transportation.

Upcoming Events

Latest News

Launching “Art Connects Community” — A New Communications Campaign

We’re proud to introduce Art Connects Community, a communications initiative that invites community members to share their concept of a thriving, resilient community through the medium of visual art. Beyond being a platform for community expression, we intend that this art will create opportunities for new connections and conversations about sustainability, resilience, and what our shared environment means to us.

2 hours ago2 min read

Bird City Stillwater Helps Restore Habitat at Lumberjack Landing

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, volunteers from across the Stillwater area gathered under cloudy skies—but thankfully dry weather!—to make a difference for our local ecosystem at the Green River Greening Lumberjack Landing restoration event. The event was a collaborative effort between Bird City Stillwater, the City of Stillwater, and Great River Greening.

3 hours ago1 min read

Celebrate Birds & Climate Action at the Browns Creek Community Event & Bird Festival 2025

Calling all nature lovers, birdwatchers, families, and curious minds! You’re invited to the Browns Creek Community Event & Bird Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Browns Creek Park (8312 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082) for a fun and educational morning celebrating the incredible world of birds and the vital role they play in our shared ecosystems.

24 hours ago2 min read

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~ Eckhart Tolle

"The power for creating a BETTER FUTURE is contained in the present moment:

You create a good future by creating a good present."