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SSMN NEWS AND MORE

Dec 1, 2023
2 min

6 Rain Gardens Receive Face Lifts

Stillwater's stunning rain garden revival—a tale of community resilience, sustainable landscaping, and the vibrant rebirth of green spaces.

Nov 3, 2023
3 min

Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife: Our Glimpse into the World of Polar Bears

In his engaging video message, Sven took us on a journey into the world of polar bears and their ever-changing habitat in the Churchill area

Oct 6, 2023
1 min

Lily Lake Woods Buckthorn Abatement: A Journey of Dedication

On a brisk Saturday morning, the serene vicinity of Lily Lake Woods echoed with the sound of dedicated volunteers reclaiming the woods.

Oct 6, 2023
3 min

The Unsung Heroes of 401 W. Wilkins Street: Scout Troop 162 Steps Up

With each plant nestled into the soil, the community around 401 W. Wilkins Street didn't just revive a garden – they sowed seeds of hope.

Sep 7, 2023
1 min

Buckthorn Abatement at Lily Lake Woods - Volunteer with us!

As part of National Public Lands Day, help us take control of the rampant buckthorn in the charming Lily Lake Woods.

Jul 27, 2023
1 min

Thank You Scout Troop 612!

Scout Troop 612 has partnered up with our Rain Garden Workgroup Leader, Ruth Alliband, to help maintain multiple rain gardens on the North H

Mar 30, 2023
1 min

You’re not imagining it: Your allergies are getting worse - Blame climate change.

The fresh scents and floral delights of spring can be torture for many people for whom their arrival signals sneezing fits, tickly throats,

Feb 25, 2023
1 min

NO MOW MAY PROCLAMATION

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

Jan 31, 2023
1 min

Norway Knows Best

Want to raise kids who love the outdoors? Try a little friluftsliv. (A Norwegian word, pronounced “Free-Loofs-Leaf,” and can be literally tr

Jan 17, 2023
2 min

What's That Plant? Event is Back for Another year!

The What's That Plant? event is a week-long event that happens monthly from May through September 2023. No registrations are needed. Stop by

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

Volunteers Restore Lily Lake Habitat

Lily Lake has been removed from the state's Impaired Waters List thanks to the work of Sustainable Stillwater MN, the Lily Lake Association,

Sep 14, 2022
3 min

Let’s Not Lose the Forests for the Trees

Lumberjack Days are over, and for all the folksy nostalgia they generate in our minds, we should not forget that the 19th Century lumber ind

Aug 31, 2022
1 min

Thank You Rain Garden Volunteers!

Our rain garden workgroup has spent many long hours over the last month weeding, digging up "volunteer" trees, and installing solarization m

Jun 15, 2022
1 min

June 1st Lily Lake Rain Garden Planting

A huge thank you to all the hardworking folks who volunteered their time and energy planting native plants at Lily Lake's new rain garden on

May 20, 2022
2 min

Rain Garden Workshop Success!

An entire scout troop, a church group, members of the Thursday Noon Rotary Club plus 17 individual volunteers work to maintain rain gardens

May 13, 2022
1 min

Lily Lake Rain Garden Planting

Volunteers will assist Washington County Conservation and Middle St. Croix Watershed in planting native grasses and flowers at the recently

Apr 1, 2022
4 min

What is the “Dirt” on Regenerative Agriculture?

This may surprise you, but a big way to fight climate change lies in the dirt beneath our feet. By supporting an innovative farming practice

Mar 26, 2022
1 min

Tip for Yard Cleanups

Be careful with spring yard work as we can easily rake away our friends - the bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects sleeping under mulch

Mar 17, 2022
2 min

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, 2022
2 min

The Power of Tree Huggers

What comes to mind when you think about trees? Trees are marvelous creations. Can you imagine a world without trees? Can you imagine Stillwa