Consider a Gift Membership for Your Holiday List

Give the Gift of Green and Grow Meaningful Change in Your Backyard
For a $30 donation we’ll send family members, friends, and colleagues a Holiday Tree Card made of 100% recycled, post-consumer card-stock. The card is hand tied to seed paper — they can plant and grow — and is delivered in your name as a year-long membership to the Coalition.

It’s a win-win gift with a really low carbon footprint.
Why not renew your own membership and send it to yourself, too!
To Sign Up: Click Here
If You Have Further Questions,
Email Us At: membership@ojaivalleygreencoalition.org

5th Annual E-WASTE Collection Event – January 12

The Coalition will once again hold an e-waste recycling event on Saturday, January 12, 2013, in the Ojai Community Bank’s parking lot, located at 402 W. Ojai Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.
The event is open to all Ojai Valley residents and businesses.
Download Event Flyer here
Download Ventura County HHW Calendar here
Download Ventura County Residential Recycling Guide here

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Workshop Series ‘Create an Urban Food Forest’ Begins January 12

The Coalition will hold several workshops at the home of Dulanie and Douglas La Barre in the principles and practices of creating a “food forest”.
The workshops are open to the public and will cover:
#1 site assessment, garden design intro, and intensive fruit tree orchards
#2 garden design and high-yield vegetable gardening
#3 chickens and coop building
#4 pond construction and aquaculture
#5 fire pit Kiva and bamboo pavilion construction
Workshops are by reservation only:
— $30 OVGC supporting members
— $35 non-members.
Workshops include vegetarian lunch, handouts and seeds.
You will receive a confirmation email with complete details and logistics upon receipt of payment.
To pay by check please call Deborah at (805) 669-8445.

Urban Food Forest Payment Options
Supporting Member $30.00 USD
Non-member $35.00 USD

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Next Chance to Help with Creek Habitat Restoration Efforts – Saturday, March 2

Save the Date: Saturday, March 2 (February 16 Work Day Canceled)

The 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 rain or shine for our next work day for the winter season: Saturday, March 2, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will be planting to reestablish native habitat with possibly some invasive non-native plants removal.

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March 6, 2013 – Incorporating Green Building Into Your New Home or Remodeling Project

A long time Coalition sponsor, Allen Associates, will host a free informational workshop, “Incorporating Green Building Into Your New Home or Remodeling Project” Wednesday, March 6th, at a recently remodeled home in the Ojai area. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m.
Dennis Thompson, project architect with Thompson Naylor Architects, and Bryan Henson from Allen Associates are the featured speakers. Come with your questions!
Topics to be covered include:
•Insight into the building process including what is involved with a building project, the steps you need to take, and how to make it as painless as possible
•The latest in green materials and systems
•Learn how to save money and make your home healthier, more comfortable and energy efficient
•Learn how to select the right architect and builder for your green building project
Contact Karen Feeney at (805) 641-0839 or email kfeeney@dallenassoc.com to reserve your space and learn the workshop location.