April 28 Canceled. Next and Final Workday until Fall – Saturday, May 12

Ojai Valley Green Coalition is spearheading volunteer recruitment for current creek restoration work in Libbey Park, Ojai being led by the C.R.E.W. Please join us for our next work day: Saturday, May 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will be removing invasive non-native plants and reestablishing native habitat. A hat is highly recommended, …

April 23 – Ecotourism Conference a Success! Next Steps Planning Meeting – April 23

The Ojai Forum on the New Economy II: Ecotourism on April 14 and 15 had over 50 attendees, including Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett and California Assemblyman Das Williams, who both gave their strong encouragement. Attendees and panelists present enjoyed a wide ranging discussion exploring the opportunities, issues, and potential for ecotourism in Ojai as …

Conference to Explore Ecotourism’s Potential for the Ojai Valley’s Environment, Economy and Community

With a reputation as Shangri-La, a noted commitment to its natural and cultural resources, and a long history as a sanctuary for spiritual and physical rejuvenation, Ojai seems perfectly poised to join in the growing global trend of Ecotourism. On Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, an interactive forum will be held to explore …

Mar. 10th – THRIVE What on Earth will it take? (Movie)

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 4:00PM at the Ojai Playhouse Theater, 145 E. Ojai Ave. and organic dinner at The Ojai Art Center! Catherine Austin Fitts will be hosting this Special Community Event sponsored by Transition to Organics & Going Organic Guide. Suggested Donation for movie: $10 After the film (at 6:30), you’re invited to join us …

Mar. 24th – Creek Habitat Restoration Work Continues in Libbey Park

On Saturday, March 10 nine C.R.E.W. members and 20 volunteers (mostly youth from Ventura College, Oak Grove School, Ojai Valley School, and San Antonio Elementary) worked together to remove invasive vegetation and plant oak trees, willow cuttings, mulefat, and mugwort. One large oak tree donated by Flora Gardens was ceremonially planted and named Querci. Ojai …

April 14-15: Ojai Forum On The New Economy: Ecotourism

Join us April 14-15, 2012 for an interactive forum on the new economy in Ojai, CA, where we will explore the possibilities of bringing together Ojai’s unique assets for Ecotourism, and create a plan of action. Participate in a discussion on the possibilities for sustaining our environment, economy and community through an Ecotourism initiative. Presenters, …

April E-News 2012

Check out the Ojai Valley Green Coalition’s monthly E-news: * Conference to Explore Ecotourism’s Potential for the Ojai Valley’s Environment, Economy and Community * EarthPlay Saturday, April 21 * Last Call until Fall to Help with Creek Habitat Restoration * May Gathering – Save the Date! Read E-News Here…

Food News – April 2012

Find out what the Food Council has been up to: * Rites of Spring * Ojai Valley Bee Club * Culinary Club Tasties * Nopalito Native Plant Nursery * Europe Leads the Way – Just Say NO to GMO Read Food News Here…