Make your business* more sustainable with support from BizRecycling. Schedule a visit to explore grant opportunities—and you might receive Minnesota Saints tickets as a bonus.

Got an unused bike sitting in your garage? Put it to good use! Your unused bike could change a kid’s life. Join Sustainable Stillwater MN on April 23 for a community-wide bike collection that turns forgotten bikes into opportunity, independence, and joy for local youth.

Meet Gaby Gerken, Sustainable Stillwater MN’s new Project Manager bringing energy, experience, and a passion for sustainability to our team. From urban beekeeping to community development, she’s ready to turn great ideas into meaningful impact.

March Matchness sparked community momentum—and now April is where that energy turns into real, local impact. Join us at the 4th Annual Valley Eco Fair to take a free EV test drive and help unlock thousands in matching funds for sustainability projects, simply by participating.

We’re so excited to introduce a new face at Sustainable Stillwater MN—please join us in giving a big, warm welcome to Mariah Jorgensen , our new Administrative Assistant ! Mariah Jorgensen Mariah brings with her a dynamic blend of creativity and organization that fits right in with the heart of SSMN. With a background in event planning, short-term rental management, and creative content design, she’s no stranger to wearing many hats—and wearing them well. From capturing stunn

Earth Month is here, and it’s a reminder that real change starts right here in our community. See what your support made possible in our 2025 Impact Report—and how you can help keep the momentum going.

Help protect migrating birds this spring by turning off non-essential lights between midnight and dawn from March 15 to May 31. Learn how Sustainable Stillwater MN’s Bird City program is partnering with Lights Out Alert Minnesota to make a bigger impact across our region.

Help bring environmental education to life for local 4th graders on the St. Croix River. Volunteer with Bird City and Wild River Journey—no experience needed, just curiosity and a love for nature.

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.