Your dedication to protecting the environment, supporting our neighbors, and fostering a resilient local economy is what fuels our mission. In honor of Earth Day, we want to share a few simple but powerful tips inspired by NPR that you can put into action right now to help build a more sustainable future.

Celebrating local species, local artists, and the local heroes protecting them.

What happens when you dive into the flavors of the past, exploring the native ingredients that sustained people long before grocery stores?

Erin brings a wealth of leadership experience, a passion for service, and a deep commitment to sustainability to SSMN.

River Market has partnered with Washington County’s Food Scraps Pickup Program to make composting easier than ever.

We are thrilled to celebrate a major win for sustainability in our community —solar panels are being installed at Stillwater Area HS!

With 141 attendees packed into the room, all eyes were on biologist Jackie Fallon as she delivered an entertaining presentation on raptors.

What do you get when you mix 80 eager bird lovers, a top-notch guide, and a whole lot of bird talk?

This month, we’re shining a spotlight on two fantastic organizations that support local, sustainable food systems.

Proud to introduce Project BirdSongConnect, a cutting-edge effort to monitor and engage with bird populations across the St. Croix Valley.

Thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Bayport is installing a 36-kW solar array at the fire station.

Sustainable Stillwater MN is thrilled to announce the appointment of Andi Arnold as our first Executive Director, effective March 1, 2025.

Thirty residents have officially hopped on board as cooperative members of the new 1,223.75 kW Lake Elmo Solar Garden.

It is essential that bird lovers, conservationists, and concerned citizens make their voices heard. The survey closes on March 2, 2025.

The deeper story is about the "stability zones" and how these zones are shifting, creating a “new normal”.

From organizing impactful events to fostering meaningful partnerships, Ami ensures sustainability benefits everyone.

These new public lands are a chance to protect pollinators, support biodiversity, and create spaces for people to connect with nature.

This video captures the heart of the Eco-Fashion Show: young people using their creativity to promote sustainability.

Celebrating Wendy Gorski's incredible contributions to Sustainable Stillwater MN as she embarks on a new journey.

2024 was the hottest year ever recorded, with global average surface temperatures 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels.