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Jun 1, 20201 min read
Garlic Mustard Removal
Needed: Volunteers for a Garlic Mustard Gang! If you see this plant, yank that plant up wherever you legally can! If you prefer to just...
May 26, 20201 min read
Explore Your Neighborhood Parks, Open Spaces and Trails Day
SSMN declares June 1, July 1 and August 1 as "Explore Your Neighborhood Parks, Open Spaces and Trails" days. Enjoy the outdoors with...
May 15, 20202 min read
The bikes are coming - the bikes are coming!
Curbside pickup, checkout splatter screens, and … bikes. The cultural fallout of the pandemic is underway and one of the most surprising tre
Apr 29, 20202 min read
What the Pandemic Is Teaching Us
So let’s cut to the chase — as we reboot the economy, let’s make this a green recovery.
Mar 12, 20201 min read
Adopt-A-Drain Near Your Home This Spring
"The snow and the ice are gone from our streets! Cheers!! Cheers!! But now muddy feet! And how does all that dirt disappear? The storm...
Mar 12, 20201 min read
Exhibitors Named for Stillwater EV Car ShowÂ
Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Tesla, Toyota, and Volvo have all committed to exhibiting at...
Mar 12, 20202 min read
Volunteers Needed for May 6 Bike to School Day in Stillwater
This is Rick from Sustainable Stillwater MN. Those of you who are moms, dads, kids, and teachers probably remember our successful Bike to...
Mar 12, 20201 min read
WashCo's BizRecycling Provides Funding Green Business Directory/Awards
Sustainable Stillwater MN has just received a $15K grant - the largest we have ever received - from Washington County's Public Health and...
Feb 5, 20201 min read
How Minnesota students are combating climate change, one school building at a time
We are so proud of our local students at the Stillwater Area High School. Article in the MinnPost by Erin Hinrichs on 01/24/2020. Read...
Jan 22, 20204 min read
Spotlight: First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater
The First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, on Osgood Ave, has implemented various big and small projects to lower their carbon...
Jan 13, 20201 min read
GreenSteps Team Working Closely with City, County on Many Green Initiatives
Note from Ann Martin, GreenStep Team Co-Leader:Â Our goal is to put sustainability and resiliency due to climate change front and center...
Jan 13, 20201 min read
Bird City Expected to Be On Feb 4 City Council Agenda
A resolution to designate Stillwater as a "Bird City" is expected to go before the City Council again next month for a vote. YOU are...
Jan 13, 20201 min read
Sustainable Stillwater MN Sponsors Drive Electric Earth Day - April 22, 2020
Thinking of buying an EV? Why not? They are economical, reliable, and run cleaner than fossil-fueled vehicles. Here is what the Sierra...
Jan 13, 20201 min read
Stillwater Area Green Business Directory & Awards Planned
With Stillwater slated to become a biking destination for the Twin Cities with the May 2020 opening of the St. Croix Loop Trail,...
Jan 13, 20201 min read
Welcome to New Board MemberJoanna Esther Schneider
Joanna was appointed by unanimous vote at the 1/8/20 Board of Directors meeting. She is a product development engineer and sustainability...
Dec 12, 20191 min read
We ask you humbly, to help.
We ask you humbly, to help. Would you help us by starting a Sustainable Stillwater MN fundraiser on your Facebook page?
Dec 12, 20191 min read
Stillwater Lift Bridge Loop
Stillwater Lift Bridge Loop trail update: MNDOT on schedule for a mid-May opening. LEARN MORE ABOUT IT: https://content.govdelivery.com/...
Dec 12, 20191 min read
COP25 Climate Change Conference
We have a Minnesota high school grad representing us and active transportation at the World Climate Conference.
Dec 12, 20191 min read
Solving Our Climate Issues with Nuclear Power
How we make energy to power our world is one of the biggest obstacles in solving our climate issues. But what is the answer? How do we...
Dec 5, 20191 min read
Stillwater Passed Sustainable Purchasing Policy
Kudos to the Stillwater City Council and GreenStep coordinator Graham Tait for passing a resolution on December 3, 2019, to implement a...
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