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5 Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring has sprung! If you’re ready for a deep clean and a fresh start to the season, we’ve got just the thing for you.
Mar 25, 20221 min read


Excess Lights Out, Stillwater! Saves Birds - Saves Energy - Saves Money
As part of Stillwater's Bird City initiative and its commitment to GreenStep City Best Practices, Sustainable Stillwater MN is urging Stillw
Mar 17, 20222 min read


Kiss the Ground Screening
Our screening of Kiss the Ground last week was an intimate event that forged some meaningful connections. Eleanor Jensen, from StrongHeart F
Mar 10, 20221 min read


Climate Science and Solutions - Westminster Forum
The Westminster Town Hall Forum is presenting a series of programs on one of the most pressing issues facing humanity: climate change.
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Coming soon: EPA's Clean School Bus Program
The EPA may award competitive grants and rebates, and contracts for rebates. For this first cycle of funding, the EPA intends to open a reba
Mar 4, 20222 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...
Feb 16, 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...
Jan 20, 20221 min read


Thank you, Graham Tait!
For the last two years, Graham has been a great help to Sustainable Stillwater MN, participating as our liaison with City Hall on a variety
Jan 7, 20221 min read


Volunteers Thanked for Environmental Work
Eighty-three volunteers were thanked for their services and assistance over the past three years at the 2021 SSMN Natural Resources Workgrou
Jan 7, 20221 min read


The State Recognizes SSMN'sGreen Business DirectoryTo Guide Other Cities
Sustainable Stillwater MN's Green Business Directory was in the state spotlight for a live webinar on December 15, 2021.
Jan 7, 20221 min read


Years of Work Pay Off for Bicycling in Stillwater
The League of American Bicyclists has certified Stillwater as a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community, making us the 33rd Minnesota's com
Jan 7, 20222 min read


GreenStep Team Welcomes City PlannerTim Gladhill, New Initiatives
With the departure of Graham Tait (see final story below), the city's liaison to our GreenStep team, this month, GreenStep members are honor
Jan 7, 20221 min read


THANK YOU, DONORS!!
A citizen’s guide to living a greener, more sustainable life is coming soon! The "Sustainability Workbook" offers great tips on saving money
Dec 13, 20211 min read


The City of Stillwater Looks Favorably on a Potential Climate Action Plan for the Next City Budget
Sustainable Stillwater MN's Linda Countryman and PaleBlueDot’s Ted Redmond, teamed up on Dec 7, 2021, to present the case to the Stillwater
Dec 13, 20212 min read


Stillwater Wins National Bicycle-Friendly Community Award
A reason to celebrate! Stillwater has just been named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists,...
Dec 13, 20211 min read


November Trash Dash 2021
The November Trash Dash was a success. It was a beautiful sunny day for community service. 12 volunteers came out to Lily Lake Park for...
Nov 8, 20211 min read


Sustainable Stillwater MN picked as Community Conservationist for 2021
Washington Conservation District has picked Sustainable Stillwater MN as their Community Conservationist for 2021. The MASWCD/MPCA...
Nov 8, 20211 min read


The Green Business Directory just hit 51 members!
The Green Business Directory just hit 51 members! If you have an eco-conscious business in Washington County, consider applying to the...
Oct 12, 20211 min read


Trash Dash September 2021
The Trash Dash was held on Saturday, September 25th at the Boom Site located north of Stillwater along Hwy 95. A Trash Dash is dedicated...
Oct 11, 20211 min read
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