Network for Network Leaders
Building Collective Power for Systemic Change
Network for Network Leaders brings together environmental network leaders to advance equity and justice in outdoor spaces by centering impacted communities, strengthening advocacy, and building meaningful peer connections.
About the Program
What is Network for Network Leaders?
Network for Network Leaders (NNL) is a cohort-based experience designed to expand and strengthen equity-focused networks that center the knowledge and experiences of communities most impacted by environmental injustice.
Leaders gain tools and relationships that help them guide networks to take collective action and create systemic change.
The NNL movement strengthens leaders’ capacity to:
Center the experiences of communities most impacted by environmental inequities
Support regional advocacy efforts
Build meaningful peer-to-peer relationships
Deepen inclusive practices
What It Includes
This cohort-based experience builds equity-focused networks for leaders that connect others to the outdoors in meaningful ways.
Each cohort is supported via:
In-Person Kickoff: An immersive experience to build relationships, share strategic approaches, and experience collective joy
Power-Building Workshops: Collaborative learning opportunities focusing on justice-centered network development and movement building
Open Space Strategy Development: Leader-driven agenda setting to address the most relevant and pressing topics for network transformation
Peer Support Structures: Personalized connection opportunities for network leaders to address specific challenges and build collaborative approaches
“I got a lot of hope and connection from the retreat, both personal and professional.
I felt welcomed and supported by the cohorts and I left with the partners I needed to make my work impactful, especially in supporting policy-makers. The tools and frameworks transformed how I think of power, especially my own power, and gave me concrete ways to strategically think of growing and supporting the movements and ideas that matter most to me and my communities.”
– 2025 Network Leader
Program Schedule
The Network for Network Leaders (NNL) is a 1.5-year, cohort-based experience that combines in-person gatherings, virtual learning sessions, and peer support structures. Upon completion, participants are invited to join our growing alumnx movement network, sustaining relationships and mobilizing toward shared advocacy priorities.
No Cost to Participate
Network for Network Leaders is offered at no cost to leaders thanks to our funding partners, including the Pisces Foundation.
Getting Started
Interested in Joining Network for Network Leaders?
In 2024, we welcomed 12 additional Network Leaders, representing networks focused on conservation, education, policy and advocacy, urban farming, healing connections to nature, and more.
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