The challenges affecting our communities—from air quality and illegal dumping to neighborhood conditions and community health—cannot be solved by a few organizations alone. Lasting solutions require informed residents, engaged stakeholders, and opportunities for people to learn, participate, and take action together.

That's why Lifers Leaving a Legacy created the Community Workshop Series.

Powered by support from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), this ongoing series brings residents, youth, community leaders, researchers, public agencies, and community partners together to explore the issues affecting Oakland and identify practical solutions that improve quality of life.

Through interactive workshops, community science activities, presentations, demonstrations, and discussions, participants gain access to information, tools, and opportunities that help transform awareness into action.

What You'll Learn

Our workshops explore topics such as:

• Community air quality and air monitoring

• Illegal Dumping = Emissions

• Community health and neighborhood conditions

• Community science and environmental awareness

• Cumulative impact research and findings

• The LIFERS Tool and environmental reporting

• Workforce development and training opportunities

• Community stewardship and neighborhood improvement

• Youth leadership and civic engagement

• Community-driven solutions and best practices

Join the Workshop Series

Whether you're interested in understanding local air quality, learning about community science, improving neighborhood conditions, supporting community health, or becoming more involved in local solutions, the Community Workshop Series offers a place to start.

Each workshop provides practical information, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to connect with others who care about Oakland's future.

What We'll Cover

• Illegal dumping: causes, impact, and response

• Air pollution and environmental exposure

• Public health implications in impacted neighborhoods

• Cumulative impact (how multiple stressors affect the community)

Who Should Attend

Our workshops are designed for:

• Residents

• Youth and families

• Returning Family Members

• Community organizations

• Educators

• Faith leaders

• Public health advocates

• Local businesses

• Government representatives

• Anyone interested in building stronger, healthier communities

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and participate.

Learn. Engage. Act.

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What This Experience Offers

This is not a lecture.
This is a working session designed to inform, equip, and activate.

You’ll walk away with:

• A clear understanding of how illegal dumping and air pollution impact community health

• Insight into cumulative environmental impacts and what they mean for daily life

• Practical ways to protect yourself and your family

• Opportunities to get involved in community-led solutions

• Direct connection to organizations and initiatives doing the work on the ground

Register Now to Attend

Be informed. Get equipped. Take action.

Thank you for your interest in a Lifers Leaving a Legacy Community Science Workshop.

The information shared during our workshops is designed to spark awareness. The Community Science Network is where awareness becomes action.

By joining the network, you'll stay connected to community science projects, research findings, environmental monitoring efforts, volunteer opportunities, youth initiatives, workforce programs, and community-led solutions happening throughout Oakland.

Whether you're a resident, student, parent, educator, business owner, or community advocate, your voice, experience, and participation can help shape a healthier and more resilient future.

Join the Community Science Network

Stay informed. Stay engaged. Help create solutions.

Together, we're protecting communities, advancing community science, creating opportunity, and preparing future generations.

The Workshop Is Just the Beginning

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