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Exciting Announcement: Sustainable Stillwater MN's Bird City Stillwater Workgroup Receives Habitat Grant!
Bird City Stillwater workgroup has been awarded a habitat grant of $1000 from Tropical Wings
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Unveiling Discrepancies in Air Pollution Measurement of Petrochemical Emissions
New research uncovers shocking gaps in reporting petrochemical emissions, revealing a climate impact 64 times higher than estimates.
Feb 8, 20242 min read


SSMN Work Area: Achievements of 2023 and Aspirations for 2024
SSMN is proud to share the achievements of our hardworking volunteer workgroups and unveil their ambitious goals for 2024.
Dec 19, 20234 min read


A Closer Look at Rain Gardens and Their Impact
The Rain Garden Workgroup is transforming the town's landscape, fostering both beauty and biodiversity in over 400 green spaces.
Dec 7, 20232 min read


Addressing Chloride Challenges in Stillwater
Local chloride challenges are on the rise, and Stillwater faces both immediate and long-term impacts.
Dec 5, 20233 min read


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.
Dec 1, 20232 min read


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
Nov 3, 20233 min read


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, 20231 min read


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.
Oct 6, 20233 min read


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.
Sep 7, 20231 min read


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
Jul 27, 20231 min read


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,
Mar 30, 20231 min read


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
Feb 25, 20231 min read


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 31, 20231 min read


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
Jan 17, 20232 min read


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 30, 20222 min read


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
Sep 14, 20223 min read


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
Aug 31, 20221 min read


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
Jun 15, 20221 min read


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 20, 20222 min read
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