Naperville Outdoor Alliance

03/31/2026

🚲 Every Kid Deserves the Chance to Ride 💙

Through our work with the Naperville Outdoor Alliance, we’re excited to share a big step forward…

We just picked up the first 20 bikes for Kennedy Junior High. They are all assembled and ready to go thanks to the incredible team at Spokes Bikes in Naperville 🙌

What many don’t realize is that there are kids in our own community who have never had a bike or never learned how to ride one.

This initiative is about changing that.

Seeing these bikes lined up and ready for students is just the beginning. These aren’t just bikes they’re opportunities for confidence, growth, and inclusion for every student who will now get the chance to participate.

Huge thank you to Basil Radi and the entire Spokes team for helping bring this vision to life.

Big thanks to the board and to Ethan & Madeleine for coming out to help us load up the first group of bikes.

Next stop: delivery to Kennedy Junior High 👊

03/17/2026

The bike racks are ready for the new bikes at Kennedy Middle School!!

Can’t wait to see them all get picked up!!

02/26/2026

🚲🎉 BIG NEWS, Naperville! 🎉🚲

The Naperville Outdoor Alliance is thrilled to share that we have officially voted to donate 40 bikes to a local Middle School! 🙌

We couldn’t be more excited to help get more students riding, exploring, and enjoying the outdoors. There’s nothing better than seeing young people gain confidence, independence, and big smiles — all powered by two wheels!

This donation represents what our community is all about: supporting our schools, encouraging healthy activity, and creating opportunities for kids to experience the joy of biking & being outside! 🌳☀️

A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible. We can’t wait to see these bikes in action around Naperville! Let’s roll! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️💙

Thank you Again to Naperville Business Network For helping us get there with your fundraiser this year!

01/21/2026

This last December it was so great to get together outside of our regular board meetings and spend time with local business owners to help raise money for one of the programs we are working on!

We've received some amazing responses and outreach from the event and can't wait for everything 2026 has to offer our community.

Thank you once more to Naperville Business Network and everyone that came out.

If you see a friend - tag a friend! More to come on what we are working on for this next year!

12/30/2025

We are excited to launch into 2026! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

We hope you enjoy the final days of the year, and can't wait to show you what we have planned for this next year!

Cheers 🥂

12/19/2025

We are so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be chosen! Thank you Matt & Michel for throwing such a great event!

Thank you to the sponsors that are listed below! And to Empire for hosting us.

Cheers to getting outside!

12/10/2025

https://www.nctv17.org/news/dupage-forest-preserve-weighs-two-proposals-for-historic-oak-cottage/

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has received two statements of interest concerning the future of the historic Oak Cottage site.

12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday! If you are able we would love to be thought of as who you would like to give to.

The Naperville Outdoor Alliance supports the recreation needs and desires of the residents of Naperville – encouraging health and wellness, fitness, family time, and fun. The Foundation supports the mission of making recreation of all kinds accessible to everyone across the community, regardless of socioeconomic circumstances.

Currently we are accepting donations through the eventbrite attached. Click on the "Get Tickets" Button and then scroll down to donations! Help us make a difference in our local community!

Join us at Empire for a holiday networking event with drinks, appetizers, and charity support for the Naperville Outdoor Alliance.

11/25/2025

Looking to get outside this Thanksgiving?
check out the Naperville Thanksgiving Turkey Trot! What's your favorite family tradition this time of year?

Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot – 28th Annual 5K Run/Walk 2025 Celebrate the Start of Naperville’s Holiday Tradition!   Join us, 8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Morning at Naperville Central Highschool.   Packet Pick Up at the Naperville Running Company, 34 W Jefferson Av, 10am Nov 22 until 2pm Nov 2...

11/18/2025

One of our favorite projects is what we did with the wood from the Hobson Oak Tree!

Learn More about that Here: https://www.hobsonoak.com/products/past-auctions/

11/17/2025

SUPER EXCITING NEWS! Naperville Business Network has chosen us to be the recipient of their annual charity networking event this year! If you can make it, and we hope you can please come check it out by registering for the event here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-networking-event-fundraiser-empire-in-naperville-december-18-tickets-1873903649259?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

If you can't make it you can still donate and be a part of the fun!

Wanna know more about Naperville Outdoor Alliance? Check us out here: https://www.napervilleoutdooralliance.org/

Join us at Empire for a holiday networking event with drinks, appetizers, and charity support for the Naperville Outdoor Alliance.