Category: Community Meetings
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Tell Us What You Think!
NEST (Naperville Environment and Sustainability Task Force) wants to hear from you. Your ideas, concerns, and priorities will help guide our work as we continue supporting sustainability initiatives in our community. Whether you’re passionate about environmental issues, interested in local programs, or simply have suggestions to share, we encourage you to take a few minutes…
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November Community Meeting
NEST has been hosting a series of conversations with community organizations to better understand the environmental and sustainability issues that matter most to Naperville residents – and now we want to hear from you. Join us to hear from NEST Committees about their goals for 2027 and contribute your stories, questions, and goals through a…
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September Community Meeting
The Smart Home Upgrade: Lower Bills, Cleaner Air, Better Living with Electrification Our September NEST meeting will highlight how smart home electrification can improve comfort, reduce indoor air pollution, and lower monthly bills. Aaron Stash, founder of The Electric Home Company, will share what he’s learned from helping homeowners create healthy, efficient living spaces. He…
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June Community Meeting
Your Home Optimized: A Roadmap to Lower Bills Date: Monday, June 15th, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Nichols Library Please RSVP here
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May Community Meeting
Saving Double: How a Home Energy Audit Saves Money and Cuts Emissions Join us to learn how a home energy audit can help individual homeowners cut emissions, save money, and make smarter choices about future upgrades. Green builder Craig Schneider will share what Batavia learned from its community energy audit initiative and how those insights…
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April Community Meeting
From Vision to Action: How Communities Build and Implement Climate Action Plans Our April meeting will feature Edith Makra of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Sarra Hinshaw, Sustainability Manager for Kane County, for a focused look at climate action planning. Edith will offer a high‑level framework for why climate action plans matter, and Sarra will…
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March Community Meeting
Sustainable Landscaping: Creating Beautiful and Environmentally Responsible Outdoor Spaces – Transform your yard! Create a beautiful, sustainable outdoor space that supports wildlife and saves money. In this presentation, the Conservation Foundation will show you tips & tricks for how to create a landscape that conserves water, attracts birds and butterflies, and reduces environmental impact through…
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Sustainability Progress in Naperville
Join NEST at our January Community Meeting on Jan. 12 to review our sustainability progress and identify areas that have the most potential for the future.
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Sustainability Leadership at the City Level
Continuing our series on excellence in sustainability, NEST is thrilled to have Cara Pratt, Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer for the City of Evanston speak at our October community meeting.
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NEST To Host Karis Critical Datacenter Discussion
NEST will host an informational meeting and discussion on September 29 around the data center currently proposed for the former Alcatel-Lucent property at 1960 Lucent Lane, adjacent to I-88.