OPRF Business Breakfast ‘Parks are Good Business’
Join OPRF for a morning of connection and conversation at our Business Breakfast: Parks Are Good Business. This event brings together business and community leaders to explore how parks contribute to economic vitality, workforce well-being, and quality of life—and how strategic investment in parks can help our city thrive. Hear from local business leaders and neighborhood entrepreneurs, enjoy breakfast, and discover how strong parks build strong, resilient communities where both residents and businesses can succeed.
Lake Merritt Conservancy's Creek To Bay Day
Join The Lake Merritt Conservancy for a coastal cleanup project at Lakeside Park Snack Shack!
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Park Snack Shack
Register by Sept. 13: jason@lakemc.org
Creek to Bay Day
September 20th is the 30th annual Creek to Bay Day! Be part of a citywide tradition of caring for our watersheds and environment.
Find a site to volunteer at and see the site project map, Let’s work together to volunteer, clean, steward, love, respect, and protect our creeks, bay, public space, and environment — now and for generations to come!
(Project registration closed on 8/30).
Himalayan Blackberry Trimming
Help protect local wildlife and restore native plant communities by joining us for a Himalayan blackberry trimming event at King Estate Open Space! We'll be removing invasive species and supporting a healthier ecosystem.
Register at this link: https://oknia.org/
Supporting West Oakland’s Urban Forest
Come soak up the late summer vibes with WOEIP and partners at West Oakland Farm Park, and meet the people who keep West Oakland green. Chat with tree care experts, mingle with your neighbors, and learn how you can contribute to a thriving urban forest in West Oakland for years to come.
Click here for more information and to sign up —> Eventbrite Link
Adopt-A-Spot – Live Webinar Session
In response to requests from stewards and volunteers, we’re hosting an information-packed session for active and aspiring park volunteers. Learn how to get started, organize your efforts, and navigate Adopt-A-Spot guidelines, protocols, and available resources (tools, debris pickup, training, waivers, and certifications), and ideas for long-term engagement.
Presented in collaboration with OPRF and Oakland Public Works Adopt-A-Spot, this live webinar will be held Wednesday, August 27, from 1–3 PM.
➡️ Please sign up here.
We hope you can join us!