ACAT Community Board
October 8, 2026 - Heat Pump Open House
6pm-8pm
Location:
Ames Public Library
515 Douglas Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
City of Ames will host an informational open house to provide an opportunity for community members to ask about heat pumps, energy rebates, and ways to reduce heating costs in the community.
October 10, 2026 - Community Tree Planting
Idaho Ave. and Oklahoma Dr.
Ames, IA 50014
9am
Join Ames Parks and Rec and other community members for tree planting. For more information visit amesparkrec.org.
October 12, 2026 - ACAT Whole Group Meeting
7pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Ames Public Library
Rotary Room
515 Douglas Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
Join us for our monthly whole group meeting to discuss ACAT initiatives and direction. Sustainability Coordinator, Nolan Sagan, joins us to provide updates on net-zero construction incentives in Ames. Zoom Link is available for remote attendance.
October 17, 2026 - Ames Eco Fair
Ames City Hall
West Parking Lot
515 Clark Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
9am-12pm
EcoFair is the City of Ames' biannual sustainability-focused event. The event provides a broad array of conservation information featuring displays about the City of Ames’ Eco Smart programs, which include electricity, water, watersheds, and trash.
In addition to City departments and divisions, sustainability-focused vendors and organizations from around the community also participate in EcoFair.
EcoFair is free and educational, with activities for all ages.
October 24, November 7, November 14, November 21, 2026 - Ames Yard Waste Days
Steenhoek Environmental
3892 N. 500th Ave.
Ames, IA 50014
8am-4pm
Community members can drop off yard waste free of charge. Yard waste only--no paper or plastic bags.