Brown's Creek Watershed District

06/02/2026

We had a fun event painting a spring scene of Brown's Creek on Sunday afternoon at .

Join us next on Sunday, June 28th for an outdoor watercolor painting event along the Brown's Creek State Trail. Learn more and register at https://bcwd.org/calendar/.

05/18/2026

Check out this great new program by Blue Thumb - Planting for Clean Water! If you are looking for assistance with native plantings, this could be a great opportunity!

Introducing Lawns to Legumes: Habitat at Home 🐝🌼

Want to create a pollinator-friendly yard this fall—but not do it alone?

Join Lawns to Legumes: Habitat at Home, a free guided program from Blue Thumb that helps you build, expand, or care for pollinator habitat—step by step.

🌱 Sign up this spring
📬 Get seasonal guidance & resources June through November
🧑‍🌾 Connect with a community (and optional coach!)
🦋 Make a real impact for pollinators in Minnesota

No grant required—just your interest and a bit of space to grow.

Sign up at https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/habitat-at-home/

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources

05/13/2026

Join us this Saturday at 9am at Brown's Creek Park to help plant native trees and shrubs around the recently restored section of Brown's Creek! This will be a fun opportunity to learn more about BCWD and get some volunteer hours if needed!

If you are interested in volunteering, please register at https://forms.gle/1nZKzWF66K7k7e44

05/11/2026

If you can't make it to our planting on the 16th or are looking for another planting opportunity, join Sustainable Stillwater MN's planting in June!

Help restore bird habitat in Stillwater! 🌿🐦 Join us & City of Stillwater, Minnesota - Local Government on Sunday, June 7 for a volunteer planting event at Lumberjack Landing Park. Together, we’ll plant 175 native trees and shrubs to support migratory birds and strengthen local biodiversity along the St. Croix River.

No experience needed — just bring gloves, a shovel, and clothes for the weather.

Sign up here: https://www.sustainablestillwatermn.org/event-details/lumberjack-landing-planting-for-birds-2026

02/04/2026

A little input from our Board President about winter road maintenance...

For much of Minnesota’s history, winter roads looked like winter roads. Snow-packed streets, visible ice, and slower driving were simply part of the season. People planned extra time, followed plow…

01/24/2026

We’ll be at the DaVinci Fest today partnering with Sustainable Stillwater MN. Find us to learn about winter salt use and keeping out waters clean!

DaVinci Fest is on- no matter the weather!

Get out of the cold this Saturday and join us for:

DaVinci Fest 2026
Stillwater Area High School
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026
12:30-4:00 pm
Event is FREE
(No tickets needed, so when the inevitable bot pops on here to tell you they have tickets for sale, DON'T BUY THEM!)

DaVinci Fest is an exciting event celebrating how Arts and Sciences show up in our everyday lives! Explore student art and science projects, plus 40+ exhibitors with hands-on activities for all ages. It’s the perfect way to escape the cold and enjoy time with your family. Plus, food will be available on site, so you can park once and stay the whole afternoon!

Thanks to Andersen Windows + Doors, Royal Credit Union Stillwater and HealthPartners/Lakeview Hospital for their support of this event. Their incredible generosity not only brings this event to life, but keeps it free to the community!