In our daily lives and shared neighborhood spaces, NEST members actively support:

• Earth-friendly choices

• Environmental equity

• Sustainable living practices

We model effective sustainable strategies and celebrate local ecology and our living planet.

Focus Areas

• GLEE – Gardening, Landscaping, Ecology, and Environment

• Waste Reduction

• Clean & Efficient Energy

• Water Conservation

• Clean Transportation

NEST members gathered in April 2025 for a garden tour at the home of Tina Wright and John Smail at 2222 Winter Street.

Get Involved

Join the NEST and help make Plaza Midwood a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable place to live!

Recent Initiatives

• Eco-garden visits

• Backyard birds presentation

• Tours of Innovation Barn and Mecklenburg Recycling Facility

• Plaza Midwood Composts! 

Tip of the Month:

August is the perfect month to survey your yard in search of invasive plants to remove before they get any larger. The sap is moving throughout the plant so you can identify them easier by their leaves, plus you’ll have options for removal. One of the most invasive plants wreaking havoc in our region is the Tree of Heaven . It’s a huge issue in numerous states and identifying it is only the first step. If you have one on your property and want it removed, please check out this quick video prior to digging it up. There are also some of your neighbors in the PMNA Community Garden who can offer assistance.

Stay Connected

• Join our mailing list

• Attend our bi-monthly meetings at The Innovation Barn (932 Seigle Ave)

📧 Contact: Chris Lakin for more information.