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Join Us for Sustainability Works! 2024: An Evening of Eco-Hope & Youth
Join us for Sustainability Works! 2024 on November 7 at JX Venue - evening is dedicated to eco-hope and youth.
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Aug 18 min read
Work Area Update August 2024
SSMN is making strides across all areas - These combined efforts aim to build a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive community.
Jul 242 min read
Celebrating a Grant Award from the St. Croix Valley Foundation
We are thrilled to announce that Sustainable Stillwater MN has been awarded $2,500 from the St. Croix Valley Environmental Grant Program.
Jul 182 min read
Exciting New Community/Citizen Science Project: Bird Listening Devices
This project aims to engage in environmental monitoring through the use of innovative bird listening devices known as Haikuboxes.
Jun 123 min read
June 2024 Workgroup Updates
Explore SSMN's impactful initiatives—from renewable energy projects to biodiversity conservation and sustainable business practices.
May 92 min read
Valley Eco Fair: Celebrating Sustainability in Stillwater, MN
On April 27th, 2024, Stillwater became a hub of sustainable enthusiasm as the Valley Eco Fair took place at the picturesque Pioneer Park.
Mar 252 min read
Exciting Announcement: Sustainable Stillwater MN's Bird City Stillwater Workgroup Receives Habitat Grant!
Bird City Stillwater workgroup has been awarded a habitat grant of $1000 from Tropical Wings
Jul 26, 20231 min read
Welcome New Board Member - Clayton Dumcum
A huge welcome to our new board member - Clayton Dumcum - who joined SSMN's Board of Directors in June 2023.
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Say HELLO to Buff Grace, our new Board Member!
Buff Grace has worked in environmental concerns as a wilderness guide, organic farmer, and church pastor. He helped start MedShare to divert
May 25, 20231 min read
Welcome, Ami Voeltz, Our New Program Administrator
Ami Voeltz, a Lake Elmo resident, has been working in the environmental field for over 20 years. She founded a non-profit organization calle
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
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.
May 18, 20221 min read
Welcome Tess Fitzhenry as SSMN's first Summer Intern
Tess Fitzhenry is SSMN's first summer intern and will be working on various projects that address Climate Change issues, education, and comm
May 4, 20221 min read
City Council May 3rd Workshop Presentation
The entire board of directors of Sustainable Stillwater MN was at Stillwater City Hall today for a presentation to the City Council by Linda
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Sustainable Stillwater MN Birthday Celebration and Earth Day
Let's celebrate EARTH DAY by recognizing the beautiful, diverse, amazing world we live in. Stop by for a slice of Birthday Cake and celebrat
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Stillwater
We received a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Stillwater tonight! We are all very proud to be recognized for this service...
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Conversations with Wendy Gorski
Today we’d like to introduce you to Wendy Gorski. Hi Wendy, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get...
Jan 20, 20221 min read
We earned a 2022 Bronze Seal with Candid.org
We’re excited to share that our organization has earned a 2022 Bronze Seal of Transparency with Candid! Now, you can support our work...
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