2025 Network Retreat
Oakland | May 21, 2025
About the Retreat
The Network Retreat is the annual get-together for California’s urban forest nonprofits and community organizations dedicated to improving the health and livability of California cities by planting and caring for trees. The Retreat is an excellent peer-to-peer learning opportunity and allows you to meet with other Network Member organizations all over the state, both large and small. Our agenda usually features Network Member presentations, networking opportunities, and information about new research, as well as funding and advocacy opportunities.
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2025 Retreat Location
Network Retreat Location:
Oakland California Endowment Center
Address: 2000 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Meeting Space: Laurel Room
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Network Retreat Reception: To be announced in Early 2025
Registration
Organizational Network Membership is required to attend the Network Retreat in Oakland. Not sure your organization is a Network Member? Check our listing page and learn more about membership.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite you to sponsor our 2025 Network Retreat. This event supports the ReLeaf Network, an alliance of grassroots organizations dedicated to growing and caring for urban tree canopy and bolstering the community forest movement statewide.
By sponsoring the Network Retreat, you are supporting urban forest nonprofit community engagement, peer-to-peer learning, and education, strengthening over 85+ CBOs across the state from San Diego to Eureka!
Lodging Options
California ReLeaf does not have a recommended hotel for the Network Retreat. Below are nearby hotels that have discounted rates with the California Endowment Center.
AC Hotel by Marriott (.8 miles away)
- California Endowment Discount Directions:
- Enter Dates of Stay, then select Special Rates – go to dropdown and select CORPORATE/PROMO/SET #, then enter CQ2
Moxy by Marriott (.3 miles away)
- California Endowment Discount Directions:
- Enter Dates of Stay – go to drop down, select CORPORATE/PROMO/SET # then enter CQ2
Hampton Inn (.8 miles away)
- California Endowment Discount Directions:
- Enter Dates of Stay – and click Special Rates to enter Corporate Code 0560074396
Hyatt Place Emeryville (3.7 miles away)
- California Endowment Discount Directions:
- Enter Corporate Code 122570
Tavel Stipend
More information coming soon.
2025 Network Retreat Speakers
Stay tuned for speaker and program information in early 2025.
Oakland California Endowment Conference Center
Address: 2000 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Map of Conference Center Site Map (The 2025 Network Retreat will be in the Laurel Room)
Parking:
- Douglas Parking / California Bank & Trust
- Address: 2003 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- Entrance: 20th & Franklin (off Franklin)
- Rate: $14 All Day (7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Prices arsubject to change at any time
- Phone Number: 1-800-877-9984
- ABM Parking Services / Lake Merrit Plaza
- Address: 1999 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- Entrance: 20th & Harrison (off Harrison)
- Rate: $30 All Day (6 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.) Prices are subject to change at any time
- Ace Parking / Kaiser Plaza
- Address: 325 22nd Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- Entrance: Webster & Kaiser Plaza
- Rate: $35 All Day (24 hours) Prices are subject to change at any time
Public Transportation:
- BART – 19th St. Oakland Station
- Use the 20th Street exit. The California Endowment Center is located on the corner of 20th & Franklin Street
- View BART Schedules, Trip Planner, and Real Time Departure Information
- AC Transit Bus
- The following bus lines serve the 19th Street BART area: 6, 11, 12, 14, 18, 51A, 72, 72M, 72R, 800, 802, 805, 851, NL
- View AC Transit Bus Schedules and Routes
Thank you to our 2025 Network Retreat Sponsors!
Past Network Retreats – Recordings
