Take your shot this Earth Month and help our community score big for sustainability. During our March Matchness: Give Local campaign, every donation helps power local climate action—and with employer matching gifts, your impact could be a slam dunk.

Our new GBD member, SunSeed Soap LLC, is rethinking liquid soap with an innovative tablet system that removes the need to ship water and plastic bottles. Founded by a retired chemist, the company combines scientific expertise with a passion for sustainability to create a simple product with big environmental impact.

Sustainable Stillwater MN was honored to be named Nonprofit of the Year at the 2026 Community Awards hosted by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. This recognition celebrates the collective impact of volunteers, partners, businesses, and community members working together to advance sustainability across the St. Croix Valley.

In 2026, Sustainable Stillwater MN is excited to host a new season of Trash Dash events—short, one-hour community cleanups designed to make a real difference while bringing neighbors together around a shared purpose: stewardship of our land and waterways. Sign up today to volunteer!

Events like the Valley Eco Fair don’t happen without the help of dedicated volunteers—and we’d love for you to be part of the day. There are many ways to help, and we welcome volunteers of all ages, interests, and experience levels.

Celebrate spring migration with a guided birding tour around Long Lake. Join Bird City Stillwater and the Brown’s Creek Watershed District to spot water birds and learn about the lake’s ecosystem.

Sustainable Stillwater MN welcomes Amelia Kozlowski as our newest Student Board Member. A junior at Stillwater Area High School, Amelia brings a passion for sustainable fashion, youth leadership, and climate action to our Board of Directors.

Vintage Revival brings unique, curated vintage clothing to downtown Stillwater while keeping thousands of garments out of landfills each year. Their repair services and community-focused approach make sustainable fashion both accessible and stylish.

Earth Month is our spring fundraiser that powers the Valley Eco Fair and supports sustainability initiatives across our community. Sponsor, donate, or volunteer this March and help us build a healthier, more resilient Stillwater together.

We’re excited to welcome Brett Sitter to the Board of Directors at Sustainable Stillwater MN. With a career rooted in innovative climate solutions and a personal passion for prairie restoration, Brett brings both expertise and heart to advancing local sustainability efforts in the St. Croix Valley.

February may be coming to a close, but the opportunity to reduce plastic waste doesn’t expire with the calendar. Whether you start today or continue building on small changes, every reusable choice helps create cleaner waterways, healthier ecosystems, and a more sustainable future year-round.

Sustainable Stillwater MN (SSMN) is growing, and we’re excited to share that we’re hiring two part-time positions to help support our impact in 2026 and beyond. If you’re passionate about sustainability, care deeply about your community, and are looking for flexible, meaningful part-time work, this might be a great fit for you.

Honeycomb Cottage MN is a rare bee therapy and wellness center offering apitherapy experiences that connect human healing with ecological care. Through low-impact operations and deep respect for pollinators, this one-of-a-kind space invites guests to reconnect with nature in a truly meaningful way.

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Sustainable Stillwater MN Executive Director Andi Arnold and Board Vice Chair Sirid Kellerman had the opportunity to connect with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson who was in MN as a keynote for The Great Northern Festival. 

Sustainable Stillwater MN is excited to spotlight an upcoming event hosted by Green Business Directory member TOXYFREE. Tomorrow, TOXYFREE welcomes HERD founder Ruth Alice Rands to Stillwater for a full-day trunk show celebrating sustainable, ethically made fashion and toxin-free living. This special event offers a meaningful opportunity to connect directly with the values behind what we wear and bring into our homes.

Sustainable Stillwater MN would like to sincerely thank Tiffany Parr for her outstanding service as Treasurer on the SSMN Board. Tiffany’s leadership, dedication, and financial expertise have played a key role in helping our organization reach the strong financial position we are in today.

Sustainable Stillwater MN brought the Climate Experience to DaVinci Fest 2026, engaging students and families with hands-on climate education, art, and science. From sustainable transportation to watershed stewardship, the day showcased the power of community connection—even in the coldest weather.

Creating a team for Sustainable Stillwater MN’s Clean Energy Challenge is a simple way to turn individual actions into collective impact. Invite your neighbors or co-workers, track climate-friendly actions together, and see how small steps can add up to meaningful change for our community.

When the world feels heavy and events beyond our control create uncertainty, community is where our power lives. Sustainable Stillwater MN is rooted in stewardship, resilience, and showing up for one another—because small, local actions, taken together, can create real and lasting impact. It starts right here.

We’re excited to welcome Scott Kneeskern to the Sustainable Stillwater MN Board of Directors. A Stillwater resident since 2021, Scott brings a strong commitment to ethical, sustainable design, community engagement, and local climate action. His passion for clear communication and hands-on sustainability aligns closely with our mission to create meaningful change at the local level.