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Apr 19, 20231 min read
We collected 150 bikes!
Thanks to everyone who brought bikes to the city-wide bike collection yesterday. Our primary sponsor was Lakeview Hospital and we received a
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Let's talk Fahrenheit NOT Celsius
Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist, uses the analogy of a fever: Think about how much worse you feel when you run a fever of 101.3 degree
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Presenting: Dale Gentry Ph.D.
Bird City Stillwater organized a presentation for the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club, given by Dale Gentry Ph.D., Director of Conservation,
Mar 9, 20232 min read
City Council Votes Yes on Climate Action Proposal
Forward-thinking cities throughout the country are creating climate action plans to guide their decisions in order to anticipate adverse wea
Feb 25, 20231 min read
NO MOW MAY PROCLAMATION
Brought to the City Council of Stillwater by Nance Purcell, a longtime SSMN supporter, the No Mow May initiative was unanimously passed at t
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Sustainably Designed Homes Are the Future
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides YOU as homeowners with tax credits so that you can install solar panels and purchase energy-effic
Nov 16, 20224 min read
Shared Climate Stories from the Gala
A climate story is a personal account of climate change from your experience and observations, ranging from despair to hope, from loss to re
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Our First Fundraising Gala - Success!
We had over 150 guests, all folks with an interest in doing whatever they can, physically, financially, and even spiritually, to help Stillw
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Climate Action Plan Progress
We will continue working with city staff members to see if we can find project partners for them or locate state funding.
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Tribute to Matt Dynan
A bench to remember our friend Matt Dynan has been installed in Lily Lake Park. This memorial bench was created with funds donated by his fa
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Volunteers Restore Lily Lake Habitat
Lily Lake has been removed from the state's Impaired Waters List thanks to the work of Sustainable Stillwater MN, the Lily Lake Association,
Sep 14, 20221 min read
Rotary - Bridgeview Park Dedication and Cleanup, 9/17
Join an exciting event for continued natural beautification of Stillwater and the St. Croix River this Saturday, September 17th. Stillwater
Sep 14, 20223 min read
Let’s Not Lose the Forests for the Trees
Lumberjack Days are over, and for all the folksy nostalgia they generate in our minds, we should not forget that the 19th Century lumber ind
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Why fundraising for sustainability is imperative
The role of non-profit organizations during the climate crisis.
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Minnesota
It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and h
Sep 8, 20221 min read
Mayor supports and signed proclamation of "Lights Out" for the City of Stillwater
We did it! Mayor supports and signed a proclamation of "Lights Out" for the City of Stillwater!
Sep 6, 20221 min read
Browns Creek Birding Hike 8/27/2022
Bird City Stillwater had a great participant turnout for the recent birding hike along Browns Creek Trail!
Sep 3, 20221 min read
Bluebird Success At Last
Our second year was completed with 6 volunteers monitoring 15 nesting boxes. Last year we had 10 and added 5 more this year.
Aug 31, 20221 min read
Thank You Rain Garden Volunteers!
Our rain garden workgroup has spent many long hours over the last month weeding, digging up "volunteer" trees, and installing solarization m
Aug 12, 20221 min read
Welcome, Tiffany Parr, to SSMN's Board of Directors
Please give a warm welcome Tiffany Parr as our newest member of Sustainable Stillwater MN's Board of Directors.
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