Earth Day Celebration April 19 was held at the Oak Grove School campus. The day was beautiful and abuzz with activity. See photos here. Deborah, our director, even kissed a gorilla!
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April e-News on Stands
• Earth Day Matters • What is Ecopsychology? • Spring Has Sprung • Help Wanted Read e-News Here
~Saturday, April 26: 1/2 Day Introductory Workshop~ Ecopsychology: Exploring the Complex Relationship between Nature and Human Nature
The social, environmental, economic, and psychological challenges we face in our world today affect our lives, communities and the planet itself. The OVGC is pleased to offer two different and exciting educational programs. Ecopsychology is a multifaceted, developing field of studies. We are fortunate to have Lori Pye, Ph.D. present these events in our community. …
~5-Week Course, Each Thursday in May~ Ecopsychology: Exploring the Complex Relationship between Nature and Human Nature
The social, environmental, economic, and psychological challenges we face in our world today affect our lives, communities and the planet itself. The OVGC is pleased to offer two different and exciting educational programs. Ecopsychology is a multifaceted, developing field of studies. We are fortunate to have Lori Pye, Ph.D. present these events in our community. …
January e-News on Stands Now
• Membership Update • E-waste Recycling Event • Zero Waste Seminar • Meet Our 2014 Board of Directors Read e-News Here
Sat., Jan. 18: Zero Waste Approach
The Ojai Retreat, Transition to Organics and Ojai Valley Green Coalition present the ZERO WASTE APPROACH TO MANAGING RESOURCES – a seminar for professionals, academia and consumers with Richard Anthony, M.A. Saturday, January 18th, 1 – 5 p.m. 1:00 – 2:30 pm: Talk by Richard Anthony with Q&A 2:45 – 4:00 pm: Panel discussion “How …
The Zero Waste Approach to Managing Resources
What does local jobs development and ‘zero waste’ have in common? A positive impact on the Ojai Valley and beyond. As explained in Wikipedia “Zero waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. No trash is sent to landfills and incinerators. The process recommended is …
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Recycle Your E-Waste, Plus
The Coalition will hold its 6th annual e-waste recycling event with partners – Ojai Valley Directory, Ojai Community Bank, Harrison Industries, and E-Recycling of California. This VERY popular community service event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine Saturday, January 11, 2014 in the Ojai Community Bank’s parking lot located …
Tues., Jan. 14: Public Hearing on Polystyrene Ban
At their October 2013 meeting, the Coalition Board agreed to support Ojai city council efforts to reduce polystyrene (commonly known as Styrofoam) usage and purchases within city limits. This will help reduce polystyrene litter for our whole Ojai Valley community and support environmentally-friendly food container manufacturers and distributors. Come Out Tuesday, January 14 and Support …
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Resource Center Lending Library Open for Business
by Evergreen Hericks, OVGC member and volunteer “Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.” ~James Russell Lowell When I think of all that is right with the world – an important practice of feeding my hope – at the top of the list must be libraries. What better …
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