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.

Join Bird City Stillwater for an inspiring day of birding and community science with the 2024 Annual Christmas Bird Count.

We're seeking volunteers to help distribute Adopt-a-Drain door hangers and flyers about smart salt use around Long Lake this month.

The rain gardens still look a little sparse, but that’s all part of the process. Even though the plants are small now, they’re working hard.

A delightful reminder that when community members show up unexpectedly to lend a hand, meaningful change happens!

Five dedicated volunteers Stillwater Noontime Rotary, with support from SSMN, successfully restored a local rain garden.

Two high school volunteers help restore rain gardens, reducing weed growth and engaging the community in environmental stewardship.

Discover the transformation of the rain garden at 510 Owens Street S project that revitalizes native plants and supports local wildlife.

Multiple community volunteers gathered to maintain the Bird-Friendly Native Prairie Garden at Browns Creek Park.

On July 20, 2024, Troop 162 dedicated their time to maintaining their rain gardens despite a camping weekend.

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

SSMN is making strides across all areas - These combined efforts aim to build a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive community.

June 2024 has been an exciting time for our Rain Garden Workgroup, as we continue to gain new volunteers to revitalize rain gardens.

This project aims to engage in environmental monitoring through the use of innovative bird listening devices known as Haikuboxes.

Looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with the maintenance of our small pollinator/bird garden at Browns Creek Park.

Troop 132 and SSMN joined forces to restore a rain garden and educate local youth about environmental stewardship.

Explore SSMN's impactful initiatives—from renewable energy projects to biodiversity conservation and sustainable business practices.

Fighting against invasive species and learn how a small group of dedicated volunteers made a big impact at our recent Garlic Mustard Pull.

SSMN is proud to share the achievements of our hardworking volunteer workgroups and unveil their ambitious goals for 2024.

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