2025 Learn Over Lunch Series
Building Connections Across Our Statewide Network
About Learn Over Lunch
California ReLeaf started the Learn Over Lunch (LOL) program for Network Member organizations as a result of the pandemic shutdown. Learn Over Lunch was developed to give Network Member organizations the chance to gather virtually multiple times a year to share and connect on a wide range of Urban and Community Forestry topics like educational programs, volunteer and community engagement strategies, workforce development programs, tree care tips, new tree planting initiatives, developing community partnerships, and so much more.
We have two main goals for Learn Over Lunch:
1. Build Connection Across the ReLeaf Network
We gather to build bonds across the Network, help member organizations get to know one another and hear what each organization is up to.
2. Provide Peer-to-Peer Learning Opportunities for Network Members
We hope Network Members can come to learn about tools, systems, and strategies that other groups are using and can walk away with some useful information. We encourage group discussions so resources and ideas can be shared by not only the presenting Network Member but to all who participate.
2025 Learn Over Lunch Dates
In 2025, we will host Learn Over Lunch (LOL) sessions over Zoom every other month starting in February on select dates from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
February 25th
Network Presenter: City Plants
Topic: Hosting & Mentoring California Climate Action Corps Fellows
Description: Coming Soon
April 16th
Network Presenter: TBA
Topic: TBA
Description: Coming Soon
June 18th
Network Presenter: TBA
Topic: TBA
Description: Coming Soon
August 20th
Network Presenter: TBA
Topic: TBA
Description: Coming Soon
October 15th
Network Presenter: TBA
Topic: TBA
Description: Coming Soon
December 10th
Network Presenter: TBA
Topic: TBA
Description: Coming Soon
Learn Over Lunch FAQs
Who Can Attend Learn Over Lunch?
What is the Learn Over Lunch Program format?
11:45 a.m. Meet and Greets with Network Members
12:00 p.m. Network Member Presentation
12:20 p.m. Q & A
12:40 p.m. Breakout Room Discussion Groups
12:58 Closing
What are the requirements to present?
Will Learn Over Lunch Sessions be recorded?
Past Learn Over Lunch Recordings
Topic: Equity Based Environmental Justice
Date Recorded: December 11, 2024
Topic: Community Tree Care: Tree/Ecological Maintenance as a Community Asset
Date Recorded: October 9, 2024
Topic: Little Manila Rising’s Urban Forestry Training Program
Date Recorded: August 7, 2024
Topic: Tree Walks — Connecting Residents with their Community Trees
Date Recorded: June 12, 2024
Topic: Advocacy & Action: Clean & Green Pomona’s Approach to Addressing Environmental Inequities
Date Recorded: April 14, 2024
Learn Over Lunch with California ReLeaf
Topic: Advocacy at the State and Local Level
Date Recorded: October 11, 2023
Learn Over Lunch with Tree Fresno
Topic: Workforce Development Program
Date Recorded: August 9, 2023