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Battling Invasives: A Successful Garlic Mustard Pull Event
Fighting against invasive species and learn how a small group of dedicated volunteers made a big impact at our recent Garlic Mustard Pull.
Jun 5, 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


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


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


June Trash Dash - National Environmental Day
Monday, June 5th starting at Gazebo in Lowell Park downtown Stillwater. This Trash Dash was a success even though it was humid and smoky out
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Say HELLO to Buff Grace, our new Board Member!
Buff Grace has worked in environmental concerns as a wilderness guide, organic farmer, and church pastor. He helped start MedShare to divert
Jun 7, 20231 min read


Earth Day 2023 Trash Dash
Huge shout out to all the folks who came out on Earth Day this year to Trash Dash at Lily Lake Park. It was a success even though it was ext
Apr 26, 20231 min read


Our First Fundraising Gala - Success!
We had over 150 guests, all folks with an interest in doing whatever they can, physically, financially, and even spiritually, to help Stillw
Nov 15, 20222 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


Rotary - Bridgeview Park Dedication and Cleanup, 9/17
Join an exciting event for continued natural beautification of Stillwater and the St. Croix River this Saturday, September 17th. Stillwater
Sep 14, 20221 min read


Bluebird Success At Last
Our second year was completed with 6 volunteers monitoring 15 nesting boxes. Last year we had 10 and added 5 more this year.
Sep 3, 20221 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


BTV Bike Rally: Volunteers & Riders Needed
We could use your help this weekend! The Stillwater Sunrise Rotary is having their second annual Bridge the Valley - Bike Rally on Sunday, A
Aug 11, 20222 min read


One Hot Parade
Sustainable Stillwater MN's Green Business team marched in the Lumberjack Days Parade on July 17. Accompanying us were award-winning compani
Jul 29, 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


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
May 13, 20221 min read
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