
COMMUNITY CALL: Farming for Profit Conversation
This conversation will be co-hosted by Molly Malinowski (Land and Sea Farmer / Pollinator Farm & Fishers Island Oyster) and Jeanne Blasberg (Land Farmer in Wisconsin).
They will be sharing lessons learned and survival tricks they've picked up along the way. We will also document any group questions or needs for future discussion and resourcing.


COMMUNITY CALL: Philanthropic + Social Sector Strategy w/ Sandi McKinley
Join Guest Speaker Sandi McKinley to learn about Philanthropic and Social Sector Strategy Amidst a Changing Environment. Sandi will share what she is seeing in the sector, the major uncertainties, and approaches that her team is using, followed by a Q&A.
Sandi is the Founder and President of SectorWind, a consulting firm dedicated to helping the social sector build financial strength and strategic resilience in a way that is accessible and equitable.

Community Call: Future Talk
In the midst of so many transitions and unknowns, our subconscious is a powerful tool to bring awareness to what can be created in a larger vision personally, communally and globally. Led by musician and educator Amber Rubarth, this call offers interactive partner work to connect and give space to deeper layers of imagination and creativity.

Community Call: Resourcing due to the Freezing of Impact Funds
Led by Niquole Esters, this is an extension of the Freezing of Impact Funds Community Call we held. We're congregating to build community as well as be in communication about how people are being affected. We aim to use the time to resource folks through our I Need / I Can tool.







COMMUNITY CALL: Farming Conversation, Path to Profitability
*This is a COMMUNITY CALL led by Pleiades member Jeanne Blasberg
*COMMUNITY CALLS happen 1/month. They are an opportunity for Pleiades members to connect virtually to discuss and learn about a singular topic

EVENT: Boston Gathering
*Bevs and Bites hosted at the home of Pleiades Board member Jen Bender's
*37 Hillcroft Rd, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
*I Need/I Can resourcing
*Non-members women+ welcome
*RSVP REQUIRED
+The term “women” includes cisgender women, transgender women, femme/feminine-identifying, genderqueer and nonbinary individuals, who have historically been excluded from the environmental space.

EVENT: East Coast Retreat
Join us and the other radiant leaders of the Pleiades Network for community-building, direct resourcing & rejuvenation at Glynwood Farm in Cold Spring, NY.
Thursday, Nov 14 - Saturday, Nov 16th, 2024
with an optional additional night Saturday, Nov 17th
REGISTRATION IS LIVE!

COMMUNITY CALL: Post-Election - Holding Space
*This is a COMMUNITY CALL led by Pleiades member Irene Hamburger
*COMMUNITY CALLS happen 1/month. They are an opportunity for Pleiades members to connect virtually to discuss and learn about a singular topic

COMMUNITY CALL: Election and Female Leadership
*This is a COMMUNITY CALL: Anne-Marie Slaughter will be hosting an intimate hour long conversation on the context of the election and female leadership.
Moderated by Kathleen Finlay
*COMMUNITY CALLS happen 1/month. They are an opportunity for Pleiades members to connect virtually to discuss and learn about a singular topic

EVENT: San Francisco Happy Hour
An opportunity to connect with Pleiades members in the San Francisco Area
Hosted at the home of Pleiades member Lisa Micheli, 258 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
PLEASE RSVP here

EVENT: D.C. Cocktails & Clothing Swap
An evening of refreshments, a clothing swap and mingling with your Pleiades community hosted at Ann Luskeys’ home,1322 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005.
Please RSVP here

EVENT: NYC Climate Week,Tea & Treats
*This is an opportunity to connect with Pleiades members during NYC Climate Week for tea and treats!
*Tuesday, September 24 at 4:00 PM
*Hosted by Elizabeth Wolff/The J.M. Kaplan Fund
PLEASE RSVP by COB Tuesday, September 17
Full Pleiades Climate Week Calendar HERE

COMMUNITY CALL: Grassroots Food Systems
Grassroots Food Systems led by Pleiades member Hannah Semler

EVENT: SoCal Gathering
Pleiades members Cynthia Phillips and Kat Donnelly are organizing a Pleiades meet-up on Saturday, September 7th from 4:30 PM - 8 PM.
The event will take place at Eat This Cafe, 6547 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038.
To RSVP, please reach out to Kat Donnelly at kdonnelly@azentive.com!

EVENT: Boston Area Dinner
This is an opportunity to gather with other Pleiades Boston-area members. You can get a jump on your Labor Day festivities or simply enjoy wonderful company and exquisite locally-sourced food!
Spear-headed by Dorothy Suput
This will be a "pay your own way" meal. If you want to attend and need financial assistance, please reach out to Sophie at sophie@pleiadesnetwork.org.
Please RSVP here by COB Tuesday, August 13th.

New Members + Pleiades Board
This is an opportunity for new members to meet the Board of Pleiades and each other

BRAVE SPACES: Age
With diversity and inclusion at the forefront, this is a space to be together, differently from our work lives.
Led by Sophie Sagan-Gutherz & Niquole Esters

EVENT: West Coast Dinner
Casual dinner at Deb Lusters in Mill Valley - ping Sophie sophie@pleiadesnetwork.org to be included!

EVENT: Dolly’s in the Hudson Valley
Refreshments, light bites and mingling with your Pleiades community.
Please RSVP here

EVENT: Fishers Island, NY
Who: Presented by Pleiades member Lily Starbuck
Oysters and Farm Tour provided by member Molly Malinowski & The Fishers Island Oyster Farm
Music by Pleiades member Amber Rubarth
Wine by Monica Ordóñez
When: 5-7 PM
Where: Fishers Island, New York
TICKETS ARE LIVE!
This is an opportunity to check out Fisher's Island, the Oyster Farm and get to celebrate Summer with other Pleiades members and those who live and/or vacation on the Island. Two pay-what-you-can tickets are still available.

COLLECTIVE: Filmmaking
This is an ongoing opportunity for Pleiades member who work in film to connect, resource and uplift each other.

COMMUNITY CALL: Building Better Brain Connections
Building Better Brain Connections: The Neuroscience of Learning, Memory, and Motivation! (for kids and adults!) led by Pleiades member Martha Kaufeldt

West Coast Dinner
Casual dinner at Deb Lusters in Mill Valley - ping Sophie sophie@pleiadesnetwork.org to be included!