Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 17
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Prop 4 Briefing | Open to all members
Please join TOGETHER Bay Area members to learn about Proposition 4, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. The proposed $10 billion climate bond has been placed on the November 2024 general election ballot.
All TOGETHER Bay Area members are invited to register here to attend.
Tuesdays, October 8, 15 & 22
12:00–1:00 pm
Climate Risk Reduction: A Showcase of Bay Area Solutions | Open to the public
Do you care about protecting communities and natural lands from climate risks? You’re invited to a free, online event series to learn how the Bay Area is stepping up to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis and how Proposition 4, which is on the ballot this November, could positively impact the natural places you love.
Local organizations are leading the way to conserve natural resources and respond to the causes and effects of climate change. This work is critical for both climate resilience and the health of people and communities. This fall, California voters will consider Proposition 4, a climate resilience bond measure, that could have a big impact on our region. If passed, Proposition 4 would fund a variety of state programs for a changing climate.
Come look behind the scenes at innovative projects and awesome places to get outdoors. Be inspired by experts who will share stories and pictures about their projects that conserve natural resources and respond to climate change. Learn about Proposition 4 and what you can do for a climate resilient Bay Area.
- October 8: North Bay highlighting projects in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties.
- October 15: Central Bay highlighting projects in San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties.
- October 22: South Bay highlighting projects in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties.
Attend one, two, or all three! The events will be recorded and available on YouTube afterwards. RSVP information coming soon!
Regional Funding
Thursday, October 17
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Prop 4 Briefing | Open to all members
Please join TOGETHER Bay Area members to learn about Proposition 4, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024. The proposed $10 billion climate bond has been placed on the November 2024 general election ballot.
All TOGETHER Bay Area members are invited to register here to attend.
Tuesdays, October 8, 15 & 22
12:00–1:00 pm
Climate Risk Reduction: A Showcase of Bay Area Solutions | Open to the public
Do you care about protecting communities and natural lands from climate risks? You’re invited to a free, online event series to learn how the Bay Area is stepping up to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis and how Proposition 4, which is on the ballot this November, could positively impact the natural places you love.
Local organizations are leading the way to conserve natural resources and respond to the causes and effects of climate change. This work is critical for both climate resilience and the health of people and communities. This fall, California voters will consider Proposition 4, a climate resilience bond measure, that could have a big impact on our region. If passed, Proposition 4 would fund a variety of state programs for a changing climate.
Come look behind the scenes at innovative projects and awesome places to get outdoors. Be inspired by experts who will share stories and pictures about their projects that conserve natural resources and respond to climate change. Learn about Proposition 4 and what you can do for a climate resilient Bay Area.
- October 8: North Bay highlighting projects in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties.
- October 15: Central Bay highlighting projects in San Francisco, Alameda, and Contra Costa counties.
- October 22: South Bay highlighting projects in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties.
Attend one, two, or all three! The events will be recorded and available on YouTube afterwards. RSVP information coming soon!
Thursday, November 14
10:00 am–5:00 pm
Policy Summit | Open to TOGETHER advocacy program members
Save the date to join us at the David Brower Center in Berkeley for our annual convening about the coalition’s advocacy efforts and priorities. More information coming soon!
Policy Learning Sessions
TOGETHER Bay Area is thrilled to announce the plan for new Policy Learning Sessions. These sessions will share information and resources to grow our members’ collective capacity for advocacy as TOGETHER Bay Area.
Each session will be engaging and informative, covering topics that are core to TOGETHER Bay Area’s work building legislative relationships and advocating for policies and funding on behalf of its regional goals and membership.
Learning Sessions will be designed for a wide audience including people new to the policy world as well as seasoned communications/marketing folks (and there may be an online after-party for policy wonks who want to geek out in the weeds). Staff and board members who are eligible to participate in TOGETHER’s advocacy program (nonprofits, Native Tribes & organizations, and local public agencies) are invited!
Landmark California Environmental Policies
September 2024–More information coming soon!
For people interested in geeking out on policy, or having an umbrella view of California’s big environmental policy impacts, join TOGETHER Bay Area’s Policy Coordinator Jessica Little as she reviews the major State policies that filter down to affect all of our local work.
Policy Committee
Our Policy Committee meets every other Thursday to advocate effectively towards our policy priorities through values-driven, collaborative, inclusive participation of our coalition’s members. TOGETHER Bay Area encourages individuals from a variety of member organizations and with various levels of policy expertise to participate in the Policy Committee – it is an active learning, listening, and sharing space.
To participate, email [email protected]. Staff and board members who are eligible to participate in TOGETHER’s advocacy program (nonprofits, Native Tribes & organizations, local public agencies, and mission-aligned businesses) are invited!
Regional Conservation
Wildfire Data Working Group
Since April 2021, we have convened regular calls with professionals at nonprofits, public agencies, and companies who compile data about wildfire on the landscape. We meet every other months for 80 minutes to hear from speakers and facilitate regional conversations about timely topics.
Our next Working Group session will be on Tuesday, October 22 from 3:00–4:20 pm on Zoom. To participate, email [email protected]. These meetings are open to everyone.
Upcoming WDWG Dates:
- Tuesday, December 10
Regional Coordination
Friday, December 6
4:00–7:30 pm
New member welcome & end-of-year celebration | Open to all members
All TOGETHER Bay Area members are invited to join us in person in Oakland for a social event to officially welcome new members and celebrate the end of the year. More details coming soon!
May 13–16, 2025
Save the dates! 2025 TOGETHER Conference
Our annual gathering of over 400 professionals and practitioners returns with opportunities to come together online, in-person, and on field trips.
- Tuesday, May 13 | Virtual kickoff from 9:00–10:30 am
- Wednesday, May 14 | All-day, in-person conference at the Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
- Thursday and Friday, May 15–16 | Field trips co-hosted by TOGETHER Bay Area members
Colleagues in all stages of their careers and all arms of an organization are invited – from staff who work directly on the land or water, communicating, interpreting, fundraising, directing, interning, and more. Learn more here and stay tuned for more information in the coming months.
Regional Tribal Alliances
Right Relations
Right Relations is a 9-month, cohort-based program that supports alliances with local Native American communities through learning, action, and community. We are catalyzing collective action for healthy lands, people, and communities and building the region’s capacity to strengthen Tribal sovereignty. This program is designed specifically for TOGETHER Bay Area members in partnership with Redbud Resource Group. See the calendar for Phase One here and for Phase Two here.
Going Beyond Land Acknowledgments
Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements is an interactive 2.5 hour workshop for individuals seeking to grow their allyship with Native peoples. Participants learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building connections with Native communities and organizations.
Individuals working for TOGETHER Bay Area member organizations are invited to participate in one of the following online workshops:
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 10:00 am–12:30 pm
TOGETHER Bay Area has reserved 10 spots at each of the workshops for people who work for our member organizations. Anyone who works at our member organizations can apply: all departments, at any level. There is no cost for TOGETHER members to attend as part of this program. Please email [email protected] to reserve your space in a GBLA workshop. First come, first served!