April 2011

April 25, 2011

Ojai City Council to Discuss Single-Use Shopping Bags - April 26

At the regular Ojai city council meeting on Tuesday, April 26, OVGC director will share information on the environmental impact of single-use carryout bags and urge the council to initiate the steps to bring a bag reduction ordinance to a vote. Joining her to also speak and give expert testimony is the Surfrider Foundation's national coordinator for its Rise Above Plastics campaign, Bill Hickman.

If you have an opinion about this issue, especially if you would support an ordinance, please come to the meeting and speak. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

Download the agenda here.

Posted by Sharon Emery on April 25, 2011 10:21 AM | | Comments (0)

New Councils Launch With a Party

We're in a new decade, with a new mission and a new structure - will you renew your involvement? We invite you to join us for one or all to learn where we're at, where we're going, food, fun, and sharing.

OVGC president has generously opened her home to meet you.

All gatherings will take place at Kathy Nolan's home located at 340 Avenida De La Vereda.

Food Council: April 19, 7-8:30 p.m.

Built Environment Council: April 27, 6-7:30 p.m.

Watershed Council: May 3, 6-7:30 p.m.

Posted by Sharon Emery on April 25, 2011 10:00 AM | | Comments (0)

April 8, 2011

April E-News 2011

Check out the Ojai Valley Green Coalition's monthly E-news:

* Spring, the Earth, and a Coalition Commitment

* EarthPlay 2011 -- A Day to Celebrate Terra Firma!

* Coalition Welcomes New Chairs -- Bill Haff and Linda Harmon as New Communications & Publicity Chairs

* To Our Eco-Business Members -- Bring New Customers to Your Business! Hurry Though; Deadline is April 8, 2011!

* Thanks to Our Supporters - Thanks to our financial and in-kind supporters, April 1, 2010-March 31, 2011

Read E-News Here...

Posted by Chris Anacker on April 8, 2011 10:40 PM | | Comments (0)

Food News - April 2011

Find out what the Food and Agriculture Committee has been up to:

* The quarterly Recipe Swap & Tasting Social was a big hit.

* April 16 Garden Party: Garden to Kitchen Basics ... Includes Al fresco Spring lunch & handouts from Chef Evan Rilling

* April 16 - free Ventura Earth Day Eco Fest, Seaside Promenade Park, Ventura 10am-5:00pm

* Bumper Crops Have a Home at Curly Willow: Jodi Brandt has opened the big cooler at her flower shop to include extra garden produce to be shared with others.

* The Food Council Gathering April 19th, 7:00pm ... Food & Agriculture committee is morphing into the Food Council

* April 23 Earth Play, Oak Grove School: 11:00am-4:00pm, free

* ECO-FARM Director Heads to USDA

* April Walks w/Lanny: Herbs & Edibles, $10-20, 4/9: Wheeler Gorge Herb Walk, 4/17: Horn Canyon (by Thacher), 4/30: Ventura River Preserve

* Maine Town Passes Landmark Local Food Ordinance: Sedgwick, Maine exempts direct farm sales from state and federal licensing and inspection.

* Free Film Preview: "A Greater Mission" tells the story of Iraq veterans who are going into organic farming

Read Food News Here...

Posted by Chris Anacker on April 8, 2011 10:40 PM | | Comments (0)