Brown's Creek Watershed District

08/27/2026

Registration is now open for the last of our seasonal painting with the watershed events. We will be painting a fall scene of Brown's Creek (think beautiful fall colors) on October 11th at 2pm at Lift Bridge Brewing!

Fall painting event with the Brown's Creek Watershed District

08/25/2026

We are less than a month away from our 2026 Watershed Celebration, and many fun activities are in the works for families and attendees of all ages. Come ready to learn and play!

08/18/2026

Are you ready to become your favorite bird? We will be partnering with to host our second annual bird costume contest as part of our annual Community Watershed Celebration and Bird Festival on September 19th.

Need ideas? Check out our gallery of costume inspiration: https://www.sustainablestillwatermn.org/bird-costumes

08/10/2026

Our partners at Sustainable Stillwater MN are planning an action-packed Valley Climate Week! Do you know of any great leaders in the area that should be recognized at their Celebration of Science & Sustainability?

👉 Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Don’t assume someone else will nominate them—submit your nomination today!

Who is helping create a healthier, more sustainable future for the St. Croix Valley? Maybe it’s a business investing in energy efficiency, a volunteer restoring habitat, a teacher inspiring the next generation, or a community group quietly making a difference year after year.

https://www.sustainablestillwatermn.org/post/time-is-running-out-nominate-a-sustainability-leader-by-august-20th

Nominate an individual, business, nonprofit, organization, or community group for the 2026 Sustainability Leadership Award! 🏆

✨ Nominations close Thursday, August 20th, 2026.

Award recipients will be honored during Celebration of Science & Sustainability on September 17 in Stillwater.

07/27/2026

07/24/2026

Join us tomorrow at Long Lake for art activities, puppet making, printmaking, a guided contemplative walk, and live aquatic plant demonstrations!

Wear your walking shoes for a stroll on unpaved trails near the lake and bring a water bottle to fill at our water station.

Located on the east side of Long Lake in the Croixwood neighborhood. Come anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM.

07/21/2026

Did you know the aquatic plants growing beneath Long Lake's surface are helping restore water quality?

Come meet watershed biologist Jimmy Marty alongside artists Jennifer Awes Freeman, Playdoh Kolo, and Sharon Mansur for making, learning, and exploring.

Still Water, Living Lake is an event happening this Saturday, July 26th, from 10am to 2pm. Join us at city access points to Long Lake in the Croixwood neighborhood of Stillwater. Free and open to all ages!