Thursday’s Valley Climate Action Week celebration brings together climate science, community leadership, and local action for an inspiring evening in downtown Stillwater. Hear from leading climate experts, celebrate the 2026 Sustainability Leadership Award winners, and connect with others working toward a thriving St. Croix Valley.

Wednesday’s Valley Climate Action Week events explore how transportation and storytelling can help move communities toward a cleaner, more connected future. Join us for a family-friendly bike ride through Stillwater, then continue the evening with The Power of Climate Storytelling at Matt’s Basement.

Tuesday’s Valley Climate Action Week events invite the St. Croix Valley to get outside, care for local places, and have a little fun along the way. Explore a rain garden, join a park cleanup, or test your climate knowledge at trivia—there’s still room to be part of Land & Water Stewardship Day.

Valley Climate Action Week starts today with Valley Network Day, featuring a creative Sustainable Style Swap for high school students and an inspiring C-Change Conversation with Kathleen Biggins. There’s still room to join us, connect with others, and kick off a week of learning, action, and sustainability across the St. Croix Valley.

Meet the four inspiring local leaders receiving Sustainable Stillwater MN’s 2026 Sustainability Leadership Awards! From restoring local ecosystems and advancing climate action to educating young people and giving bridalwear a second life, these leaders are showing what meaningful sustainability looks like in the St. Croix Valley.

Meta may be making it harder for us to reach people, but we’re not giving up on sharing the message of Valley Climate Action Week. Help us spread the word about six days of practical, hopeful action for a healthier environment, stronger local economy, and brighter future.

Sustainable Stillwater MN took sustainability beyond Stillwater and onto the Minnesota State Fair as part of the 20th Eco Experience hosted by Reuse Minnesota. With our upcycled fabric-scrap utensil holders, we shared a simple, practical way to reduce single-use waste while connecting with fairgoers and fellow sustainability organizations.

Valley Climate Action Week is almost here! Join Sustainable Stillwater MN September 14–19 for a week of learning, connection, celebration, and meaningful climate action across the St. Croix Valley. Sign up for events today!

Sustainable Stillwater MN recently hosted an e-bike class with AARP, BikeMN, and Chilkoot Cyclery to explore how e-bikes can be a practical transportation option as we age. Attendees learned about e-bike technology, Minnesota laws, and different models—and brought plenty of great questions to the conversation.

On August 18, Sustainable Stillwater MN and GreenBiz Recycling took a behind-the-scenes look at CHS Field, exploring how the St. Paul Saints’ home combines sustainable design with innovative water, energy and waste-reduction practices. From a 27,000-gallon rainwater cistern to solar energy and stormwater filtration, the tour showed how sustainability can be built into a major sports venue from the ground up.

Sustainable Stillwater MN is not holding a fall gala this year—and the decision reflects our commitment to accessibility, mission, and responsible stewardship. Instead, we’re focusing our time, energy, and donor support on programs and opportunities that create greater impact and welcome more people into the work.

SSMN brought face painting, stickers, activities, and plenty of smiles to the Bridge the Valley Kids Zone at South Lowell Park! About 75 kids and more than 100 adults stopped by to play, connect, and learn a little more about SSMN and Valley Climate Action Week.

Show your SSMN pride with our new swag shop, featuring more responsibly made apparel produced on demand to help reduce waste. Choose your favorite design, style, color, and size, and wear your support for a healthier, more sustainable community.

Who is helping build a healthier, more sustainable future for the St. Croix Valley? Nominate an individual, business, nonprofit, educator, public official, or community group for the 2026 Sustainability Leadership Award by August 20 and help shine a light on the local leaders creating lasting change.

Sustainable Stillwater MN had a wonderful time connecting with hundreds of community members during Night to Unite 2026 through games, conversations, and a community-wide survey. The evening reinforced an important takeaway: no matter your age, a personal invitation is still one of the best ways to bring people together.

Climate opinions can vary from county to county, but one thing is clear: support for clean energy research and climate education is widespread across the country. Sustainable Stillwater MN Board Member Clayton Dumcum explores Yale's Climate Opinion Factsheets and shares what surprised him most about the data.

Thinking about getting an e-bike or curious why they're becoming so popular? Join us on August 12 for a free workshop that will help you understand e-bikes, ride safely, and confidently decide whether one is right for you.

Sustainable Stillwater MN is honored to receive a grant from the Kay Clint Fund of United Way of Washington County-East to launch From Climate Anxiety to Action, a new youth program for the 2026–2027 school year. This six-session workshop series will empower local high school students to build resilience, discover their leadership strengths, and create meaningful climate action projects in their communities.

Long Lake's remarkable recovery is proof that when a community invests in nature, nature gives back. Brown's Creek Watershed District's Still Water, Living Lake event was a reminder that when people invest in restoring nature, they create lasting opportunities for future generations to experience its wonder.

Great conversations, new connections, and plenty of inspiration made our Valley Network Happy Hour with a Purpose a wonderful evening at Rustic Roots Winery! Attendees learned about BizRecycling grants, sustainable investing, and how local businesses are putting their values into action while strengthening our Valley sustainability network.