Events

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Nov 13
2 min

Celebrating Success: Sustainable Stillwater MN's 2023 Sustainability Works! Gala Recap

Discover the highlights of Sustainable Stillwater MN's 2023 Gala, raising over $7,000 for a greener future and celebrating community...

Nov 13
4 min

Celebrating Local Sustainability Heroes at the 2023 Sustainability Works! Gala

As the evening unfolded, the winners of the Sustainability Champion's Awards were revealed...

Oct 6
1 min

Lily Lake Woods Buckthorn Abatement: A Journey of Dedication

On a brisk Saturday morning, the serene vicinity of Lily Lake Woods echoed with the sound of dedicated volunteers reclaiming the woods.

Oct 5
2 min

Sustainability Works! 2023: A Gala to Transform Stillwater✨🌍

Our annual event isn't just a fundraiser; it's a testament to Sustainable Stillwater MN's relentless journey in sculpting a greener communit

Sep 21
2 min

Bird City Stillwater's Successful Community Bird Fest!

Bird City Stillwater (BCS), an affiliate of Sustainable Stillwater MN, celebrated an impressive turnout at their Bird Fest last Saturday...

Sep 7
1 min

Buckthorn Abatement at Lily Lake Woods - Volunteer with us!

As part of National Public Lands Day, help us take control of the rampant buckthorn in the charming Lily Lake Woods.

Aug 30
1 min

Pedals, Parks, and Parties: Stillwater's August Bike Bonanza! 🚴‍♂️🎶🎉

Stillwater's vibrant August spotlighted its Bicycle Friendly status with trail etiquette classes & the annual Bridge the Valley Bike Rally.

Jul 19
1 min

Stillwater Trails - Rules and Etiquette (FREE CLASS)

Do you love the Stillwater trails? Then find out how to make them safer (and more fun) for everyone.

Jun 28
3 min

Annual Fundraiser: Sponsorship & Silent Auction Invitation

We invite you to join us in sponsoring this event to be a part of the solution for a healthier, more resilient community.

Jun 10
1 min

Catch the BUS-eum tour next Saturday, June 17th

From the University of Erfurt Germany, four college students and their professor are bringing their mobile exhibit to raise awareness and sh

Jun 7
1 min

June Trash Dash - National Environmental Day

Monday, June 5th starting at Gazebo in Lowell Park downtown Stillwater. This Trash Dash was a success even though it was humid and smoky out

May 8
1 min

Climate Fair Booth Interviews (Recap)

If you missed SSMN's first Climate Fair on April 29th, 2023, don't worry we captured our exhibitors' messages for you!

Apr 26
1 min

Earth Day 2023 Trash Dash

Huge shout out to all the folks who came out on Earth Day this year to Trash Dash at Lily Lake Park. It was a success even though it was ext

Apr 19
1 min

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

Jan 17
2 min

What's That Plant? Event is Back for Another year!

The What's That Plant? event is a week-long event that happens monthly from May through September 2023. No registrations are needed. Stop by

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

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,

Aug 11, 2022
2 min

BTV Bike Rally: Volunteers & Riders Needed

We could use your help this weekend! The Stillwater Sunrise Rotary is having their second annual Bridge the Valley - Bike Rally on Sunday, A

Jul 29, 2022
1 min

Presentation at Stillwater Library by Linda Countryman: Climate Change in Minnesota

Join Linda Countryman, retired environmental planner, member of the Sustainable Stillwater Board of Directors, and leader of GreenStep Citie

Jul 14, 2022
1 min

Browns Creek Trail Birding Hike

Love birds? Please join us for a birding hike along the beautiful Brown Creek Trail in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Jun 15, 2022
1 min

June 1st Lily Lake Rain Garden Planting

A huge thank you to all the hardworking folks who volunteered their time and energy planting native plants at Lily Lake's new rain garden on