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AAUWL A national organization whose mission is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. Empowering women since 1881

Arcola Mills Historic Foundation

Educational ; Environmental ; Historical ; Nonprofit ; Science & Nature

A natural and historic treasure on the St. Croix, with programming in history, the arts, the environment and renewal of spirit.

ArtReach St. Croix

Arts Service Org ; Museum / Gallery ; Nonprofit ; Visual Art

ArtReach St. Croix is a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect the St. Croix Valley community with the visual, literary and performing arts. ArtReach St. Croix’s vision is to make the St. Croix Valley a nationally recognized destination for the arts. To help accomplish this vision, ArtReach St. Croix will continue to create a connections, cross-promotional opportunities, visibility-raising marketing and partnerships within, and beyond, the arts sector. ArtReach St. Croix serves the St. Croix River Valley from Taylor’s Falls to Hastings in Minnesota and Prescott to St. Croix Falls in Wisconsin. At ArtReach’s headquarters in Stillwater, we host literary arts programs, a rotating series of visual arts exhibitions and other arts events for the public.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin

Nonprofit

The focus at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin is on creating long and sustaining relationships that will have the greatest impact on the children we serve. We know that having a Big Brother or Big Sister can help children reach their potential and get set on the right path in life.

Canvas Health

Nonprofit

Canvas Health is dedicated to bringing hope, healing and recovery to people’s lives. We achieve this by helping children, adolescents, adults and families who struggle with mental health, chemical health, and domestic and sexual abuse. In 2011, in addition to serving more than 8,200 individuals with mental and chemical health services, through Canvas Health programs: 42,000 Crisis calls were answered by Crisis Connection volunteers and staff 40,000 rides were provided by the Transportation program 530 homeless youth were assisted with housing, employment, information and referral 9,000 students in Washington County classrooms participated in positive relationship and anti-bullying training through the Abuse Response program.

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center

Educational ; Environmental ; Kids & Family-Friendly ; Nonprofit ; Science & Nature

Carpenter Nature Center is located in the St. Croix Valley on 725 acres of protected and restored natural habitat. The Nature Center is open to the public, 361 days a year from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for learning about nature. The nature center provides K-12 environmental education curriculum to 7,000 visiting school children on an annual basis. Public programs and events are attended by thousands more visitors. Admission to the site is free and the admission fee for programs is kept as low as possible to ensure accessibility. Carpenter Nature Center is also home to the Junior Girl Scout Nature Bench, which is part of the Art Bench Trail located in the St. Croix Valley.

Community Thread

Nonprofit

Community Thread weaves through the community in a variety of ways. In addition to being one of eight regional Volunteer Centers in Minnesota, connecting people through service, we also provide extensive programming for seniors through our Stillwater and Bayport Senior Centers, provide rides to medical appointments through our Transportation Program, coordinate volunteers for the Medical Reserve Corps and make the holidays a little brighter for families in the St. Croix Valley through our Holiday Hope program.

Discover Stillwater

Nonprofit ; Travel

The Stillwater/Oak Park Heights Convention & Visitor Bureau promotes and provides tourism information about our beautiful, fun, historic city nestled on the bluffs and banks of the St. Croix River. Visit our website for lodging, dining, shopping, events, attractions, weddings, group travel, and meeting venues information.

Franconia Sculpture Park

Nonprofit ; Visual Art

FRANCONIA SCULPTURE PARK is an intriguing and exciting place to discover an ever changing exhibition of monumental sculpture, many of which you can touch, feel, and experience. Unlike a traditional art museum, we say "Please Touch the Art. Franconia may appear playful on first glance but upon further examination, you’ll discover serious art at work. In 2012, 43 artists were given the freedom to create new artwork and over 60,000 visitors a place to learn and be inspired. WHAT WE DO Artist Development Franconia offers a place where artists live, create, and exhibit three-dimensional artwork in one location. Artists push themselves to achieve new visions at Franconia, beyond what they ever thought possible. Each artist undergoes a transformation at Franconia, leaving with a renewed focus, new skills, and lifelong connections. Arts Learning From our Kids Make Sculpture workshops, to the annual Hot Metal Pour, to our art-making workshops for underserved youth, to the Art & Artists Celebration, we offer stimulating programs that engage learners of all ages. We open doors of new expression by exposing many to three-dimensional artwork for the first time. Access to the Arts Every day of the year, Franconia provides free access to an expansive, ever-changing exhibition of over 105 sculptures that inspire, challenge, and delight audiences. Franconia in the City @ Casket gallery and sculpture park furthers our mission by engaging people from the Twin Cities close to home.

Friends of the Stillwater Public Library

Educational ; Library ; Nonprofit

The Friends of the Stillwater Public Library is a 501(3)c non-profit organization formed by community members to value, support, and champion the public library.

Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce

Nonprofit ; Travel

We are a 501-C6 organization whose purpose is to support our member businesses by offering networking events, educational classes, and promotional avenues for them to utilize.

HPAAC

Arts Service Org ; Nonprofit

The mission of HPAAC is to foster the arts in our area. HPAAC is a growing organization with a passion to make our communities an even better place to live by offering the arts to all!

Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

Nonprofit ; Travel

The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is the unified voice of over 575 businesses including Hudson, North Hudson, River Falls, Roberts, Lakeland, Afton, Woodbury, Stillwater, the St. Croix Valley area and the Twin Cities.

Hudson Hot Air Affair

Nonprofit

Join us in Hudson, Wisconsin, along the beautiful St. Croix River, on the first full weekend in February for Hudson Hot Air Affair, the premier winter ballooning event and winter festival in the Midwest. This family friendly event includes activities such as an evening Torchlight parade, hot air balloon launches, geocaching, marketplace and craft fair, smoosh boarding, bingo, balloon moon glow or field of fire, children’s activities and theme events, just to name a few.

Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center

Educational ; Environmental ; Kids & Family-Friendly ; Museum / Gallery ; Nonprofit ; Science & Nature

The Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center is located 30 miles northeast of St. Paul, Minnesota near historic Marine on St. Croix. The oldest private nature center in Minnesota, Warner features over 600 acres of undeveloped woodland, marsh, lake, bog and grasslands. Within the Trailside Museum, visitors can learn about our public natural history programs, learn how to become a volunteer or Friend of Warner, and experience the Hidden Wonders of Warner, our brand-new interactive, hands-on education exhibits.

Marine Mills Folk School

Educational ; Kids & Family-Friendly ; Nonprofit ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Art

The folk school tradition traces its origins to Scandinavian countries, with NFS Grundtvig of Denmark coining the term ‘schools for life’ as part of his philosophy of education, and of his vision for strengthening and empowering communities. Our folk school focuses on an unplugged, deliberate approach, with an emphasis on intergenerational learning that is fun, collaborative and restorative. Our mission is to support our communities and strengthen connections by inviting all people to discover the joy of creating together through traditional arts and crafts. Our Vision: People will honor and appreciate fellow artists and craftspeople of similar and differing cultural heritage as well as those from other times, experience the joy of creating and the restorative power of our natural environment.

Minnesota Food Association

Nonprofit

Minnesota Food Association provides new farmers with the skills and knowledge to operate their own organic vegetable farm, while assisting the farmers-in-training to supply organic produce to consumers. MFA operates Big River Farms, a land-based training program for immigrant and minority farmers. The training program is a 3-4 year curriculum including off-season classroom workshops and conferences together with a series of in-field training courses and farm field trips throughout the growing season. Each “farm” in our program is allocated ¼ – 3 acres of land in which to produce, and contributes to the Big River Farms Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and wholesale and retail sale markets. We reach over 300 immigrant or minority farmers each year. We enroll 10 “farms” (about 30 farmers) each year in the comprehensive, year-round training program. We also conduct an Annual Immigrant Farming Conference and our training courses up to other beginning immigrant farmers. MFA also collaborates with other nonprofit organizations in providing gardening opportunities to Hmong elders for physical and mental health purposes as well as providing an opportunity to grow food for their families.

North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area

Nonprofit

Octagon House Museum

Historical ; Kids & Family-Friendly ; Museum / Gallery ; Nonprofit ; Tours

The St. Croix County Historical Society maintains the Octagon House museum complex. In addition to the gracious, restored house with Victorian era furnishings, the complex includes the Garden House with its 19th century life, domestic arts, carpenter, blacksmith, and general store tableaux; and the Carriage House, which includes the Museum Gift Shop and research center. All structures are set amid expansive, beautifully maintained gardens. The Museum is open for walk-in tours May – October: Fridays – Sundays, 11 p.m. to 4 p.m. Also open in December on weekends (before Christmas). The Museum is also open by appointment for special tours for groups of ten or more guests. Call to schedule your group tour at (715) 386-2654. Tour Fees: Adults $10; Seniors, AAA, & Military $8; Students (6 18) $3; and 5 and younger free.

Osceola Chamber of Commerce/Main Street

Nonprofit

The Osceola Main Street Program/Chamber of Commerce is a member organization that brings together businesses, civic groups and individuals to work on projects that benefit the entire community. We have supported and promoted business and industry for more than 20 years. Membership includes local and area retailers, service professionals, industry and concerned citizens. The organization is guided by an 11 member Board of Directors and daily operations are managed by an Executive Director. The MainSt/Chamber was formed by combining two seperate organizations: the Osceola Main Street Program and the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce began in 1956 as the Osceola Civic and Community Organization. It later changed its name to the Osceola Business Association, Inc. In 1998, the group became known as the Osceola Chamber of Commerce. The MainStreet Program was created nationally in 1977 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and established in Wisconsin in 1987. Osceola became a MainStreet Community in 1997. The purpose of the Wisconsin MainStreet Program is to encourage and support the revitalization of downtowns in Wisconsin through historic preservation. The MainStreet Program advocates restoration of the historic character of downtown while pursuing traditional development strategies such as marketing, business recruitment and retention, real estate development, market analysis and public improvements. These elements are part of a four-point approach: Organization, Promotions, Design, and Economic Revitalization. The MainSt/Chamber strives to unite area industry, retail and service businesses to create a friendly, prosperous, progressive community.

Pollinator Friendly Alliance

Environmental ; Nonprofit

The Pollinator Friendly Alliance is an energetic conservation organization driven by volunteers and dedicated to protect and restore pollinators to improve the environment and sustain our food supply through public education, advocacy, restoring habitat and reducing pesticide use. We envision a world that values the environment and lives in harmony with our pollinators and ecosystem.

River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau

Nonprofit ; Travel

The River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is an active, gowing, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to support and promote business in the River Falls area.

River Falls Community Arts Base

Arts Service Org ; Nonprofit ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Art

CAB is an all-volunteer non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that has a stated mission of "sustaining the arts and ensuring they are available, accessible and affordable to the greater River Falls community.

St. Croix ArtBarn

Educational ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Theatre ; Visual Art

St. Croix ArtBarn is a 106 year old dairy barn transformed into a vibrant community art center located in Osceola, Wisconsin and serving the St. Croix Valley of Wisconsin and Minnesota since 1994. The ArtBarn community includes theatre, music, visual arts, dance, writers and art enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds.

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