On Saturday, May 17, 2025, volunteers from across the Stillwater area gathered under cloudy skies—but thankfully dry weather!—to make a difference for our local ecosystem at the Green River Greening Lumberjack Landing restoration event. The event was a collaborative effort between Bird City Stillwater, the City of Stillwater, and Great River Greening.

At the May 6, 2025 City Council Workshop, Sustainable Stillwater MN Board Member and Energy Action Team Lead Roger Tomten delivered a powerful presentation on a transformative idea for Stillwater’s future: walkability. SSMN donated twelve copies of Walkable City Rules—Jeff Speck’s practical companion guide—to the City for use by council members, staff, and commissions. These books contain specific, actionable recommendations that could be tailored to Stillwater’s unique needs

The City of Stillwater has taken proactive steps by approving and moving forward with the installation of trail signs on Loop Trail.

Here’s your chance to weigh in and help shape a street design that works for everyone in our community.

Learn about Washington County's expanded Food Scraps Pickup Program and why it matters.

Join us for the Energy Action Plan Kickoff Meeting on Thursday, August 15th, from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at Stillwater City Hall.

Join us in making County Highway 5 a safer and more enjoyable place for everyone.

Celebrating a successful Long Lake Bird Habitat Planting Party, where volunteers planted 300 native trees and shrubs.

Explore Rick Heidick's call to transform Stillwater into a more bike-friendly city in our latest blog post.

The city's groundbreaking plan to slash emissions by over 50%—a monumental victory for community-driven sustainability.

Bird City Stillwater workgroup has been awarded a habitat grant of $1000 from Tropical Wings

Join Larry Odebrecht on a journey to bridge divides in a polarized world, finding unity through understanding and dialogue.

Local chloride challenges are on the rise, and Stillwater faces both immediate and long-term impacts.

Check out the new signs that seamlessly direct you to public bike parking spots at Nelson/Main, Myrtle/Main, and plaza on Water Street.

Climate change has been scientifically proven, and it is impacting the St. Croix Valley. Threatening us where we live. We need a plan!

May has been proclaimed Bike Month by the City of Stillwater: May 15 - 19 is Bike to Work Week May 19 is Bike to Work Day Other ways to...

Forward-thinking cities throughout the country are creating climate action plans to guide their decisions in order to anticipate adverse wea

Brought to the City Council of Stillwater by Nance Purcell, a longtime SSMN supporter, the No Mow May initiative was unanimously passed at t

We will continue working with city staff members to see if we can find project partners for them or locate state funding.

Join an exciting event for continued natural beautification of Stillwater and the St. Croix River this Saturday, September 17th. Stillwater