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Thank you for your patience and understanding as we recover from the damage from the Thomas Fire on our trails. In the coming months trails will likely open and close depending on rain and changing trail conditions. Click here for current information and trail notifications »

Events

Mountainfilm on Tour 2023

By on July 1, 2023 in Events, Featured, News
Mountainfilm on Tour 2023

Lights, camera, conservation! Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC) proudly presents our 9th annual Mountainfilm on Tour. Dig out your blankets and low-back chairs and join us on the field at Ojai Valley School’s Lower Campus Sports Field for another fantastic year of films and fun! Experience the beauty of nature, the thrill of adrenaline-pumping adventures, and the power of environmental storytelling as we showcase a carefully curated selection of films from the Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride. From breathtaking landscapes to heartwarming stories of human resilience, these films will leave you with a profound love for our planet and a renewed commitment to its preservation.

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National Trails Day: June 3, 2023

By on April 28, 2023 in Events with 2 Comments
National Trails Day: June 3, 2023

In celebration of American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day, OVLC is hosting a number of volunteer opportunities including good old trail maintenance, trail cleanup, and some trail restoration work too. Projects will run from 8:30 am – 12 pm and range from easily accessible and not physically demanding to requiring a nice hike in with some rigorous work.
This is the perfect opportunity to get out in nature with the people you love, give back to the trails that bring us together, and make sure no one is left out. Our National Trails Day volunteer projects are fit for all ages and skill levels. We encourage you to invite the whole family!

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SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE 2023 – PLANT LIST

By on April 6, 2023 in Events, Featured with 0 Comments

Need help identifying the native plants you purchased at the OVLC Spring Native Plant Sale?View the pdf below to identify your natives. OVLC Spring Native Plant Sale – Plant List » Wildflower Seed Mix Species »

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SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE 2023

By on March 23, 2023 in Events, Featured with 13 Comments
SPRING NATIVE PLANT SALE 2023

Come to our Spring Native Plant Sale on April 29 from 9 am – 12 pm and buy plants for your yard! We will be selling some of our favorite drought-tolerant plants and a variety of wildflower seeds for you to grow at home in your garden.

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All About Ojai: Ojai’s Dark Skies

By on March 2, 2023 in All About Ojai, Events, Featured with 0 Comments
All About Ojai: Ojai’s Dark Skies

Join us for an awe-inspiring evening as we delve into the wonders of the pristine night sky! Often overlooked, the star-filled sky above us is a precious natural resource that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of our natural and human ecosystems. In the Ojai Valley, we are fortunate to have a Dark Sky Ordinance that safeguards the ecological and aesthetic value of our surrounding natural landscapes, including Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s majestic preserves and the Los Padres National Forest.

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Procura el Arroyo

By on February 3, 2023 in Events, Featured, News with 0 Comments
Procura el Arroyo

La organización ambientalista Ojai Valley Land Conservancy está realizando una consulta pública para identificar la visión de las comunidades con respecto a la futura eliminación de la presa Matilija y la subsecuente restauración del arroyo Matilija a su flujo original.

Reserve la fecha  de nuestros Talleres Comunitarios el 25 de febrero del 2023. La organización ambientalista Ojai Valley Land Conservancy está realizando una consulta pública para identificar la visión de las comunidades con respecto a la futura eliminación de la presa Matilija y la subsecuente restauración del arroyo Matilija a su flujo original.

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H20: Artist’s Reception & Silent Auction

By on January 30, 2023 in Events, Featured, News with 0 Comments
H20: Artist’s Reception & Silent Auction

Over the past few months, artists from the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast have been out on the preserves, connecting with nature through the art of painting. On March 4, 2023 from 5-8 pm at the Ojai Art Center the artists’ works will be exhibited and auctioned off. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring the beauty of the preserves to your home and support OVLC and artists. The paintings will be displayed until March 29, 2023

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All About Ojai: Diurnal Raptor Identification and Ecology

By on January 14, 2023 in All About Ojai, Events, Featured, News with 0 Comments
All About Ojai: Diurnal Raptor Identification and Ecology

On Thursday, January 26 Lizzy Chouinard will be presenting, “Diurnal Raptor Identification and Ecology: Ojai Valley Edition.” Learn the basics to identify and differentiate our local raptors with some intermediate to expert tips!

In this presentation we will learn all about the raptors of the Ojai Valley. We will cover the basics of what raptors are, how they live in our local environment, and how to identify them. This presentation will have a ton of photos, as well as time for questions and answers, and a list of resources to help support you in raptor study and identification. Saturday, January 28, Lizzy will lead a small group field trip to search out and identify raptors around the valley. This field trip will be limited to 12 participants.

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Seek the Creek

By on December 6, 2022 in Events, Featured, News with 0 Comments
Seek the Creek

The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is conducting a community visioning process for the future removal and restoration of the Matilija Dam. This is an exciting project that will return the critical waterway of Matilija Creek to its original flow, providing much needed public open space to our region.

Join us for a community meeting on February 22, 23 or 25, where we’ll discuss potential use of the land around the Matilija Dam, as well as opportunities to provide more immediate improved access to existing open space in our region.

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Native Plant Month

By on October 31, 2022 in Events, Featured, News with 0 Comments
Native Plant Month

This November, OVLC is celebrating Native Plant Month to highlight the vital role native plants play in our local ecosystems and community. The Ojai Valley is currently experiencing landscape-scale shifts in our oak woodlands, chaparral, riparian, and agricultural lands. While climate change is a global issue, climate resilience requires a local strategy; and restoring ecosystem functions of native habitats will support the system’s ability to rebound from these extreme climate events.
Join us this month for any and all of the following events as we discuss the importance of native plants and how they benefit our local ecosystems and help strengthen our community’s resilience to climate change.

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All About Ojai: Rick Ridgeway, Life Lived Wild

By on September 21, 2022 in All About Ojai, Events, Featured with 0 Comments
All About Ojai: Rick Ridgeway, Life Lived Wild

Join us Friday, October 14 from 5—9 pm at the historic Ventura River Steelhead Preserve for an evening with legendary mountaineer and author, Rick Ridgeway, as he discusses the adventures from his latest book Life Lived Wild.

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A Benefit Concert for OVLC

By on April 21, 2022 in Events, Featured, News
A Benefit Concert for OVLC

Greatful Shred, a benefit concert for the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is coming to Ojai this summer. Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 mark your calendars and prepare to rock out at the Libbey Bowl to the vibes of the Dead. Tickets go on sale April 22, 2022. Save the date and stay amped!

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Grateful Shred Info

By on June 6, 2022 in Events, Featured, News
Grateful Shred Info

Greatful Shred, a benefit concert for the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is coming to Ojai this summer. Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 mark your calendars and prepare to rock out at the Libbey Bowl to the vibes of the Dead. Tickets go on sale April 22, 2022. Save the date and stay amped!

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Art in Nature’s Wonderland

By on March 31, 2022 in Events, Featured, News with 2 Comments
Art in Nature’s Wonderland

The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy and Ojai Studio Artists invite you to experience Art in Nature’s Wonderland. Come and enjoy dinner, cocktails, art installations, silent auction, raffle, handcrafted party favors, and the music of Amanda McBroom, Alan Thornhill and Laura Walters. Be surprised and amazed by the art hidden in nature as you wander through the preserve and dance under the stars

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Stewardship Hike with Brendan Taylor

By on March 31, 2022 in Events, Featured, News with 0 Comments
Stewardship Hike with Brendan Taylor

Take advantage of this opportunity to hike with our Director of Field Programs, Brendan Taylor. The hike will be roughly 5.5 miles long and includes hiking a trail that is in the works to become an official OVLC trail in the near future. On this hike, Brendan will discuss the planning process that goes into making a trail official, along with answering any questions you might have about land management, stewardship, and preserve use. All you need to bring is your curiosity, water, hiking shoes, and sunscreen.

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Herpetofauna of the Ojai Valley

By on March 29, 2022 in All About Ojai, Events
Herpetofauna of the Ojai Valley

The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy and the Turtle Conservancy are offering a field trip to introduce participants to the reptiles and amphibians of the Valley. Dr. Chris Evelyn, from the Vertebrate Zoology Museum at UC Santa Barbara, will lead this introduction to the frogs, salamanders, lizards, snakes, and turtles of the Valley. This trip is a mix of presentation and field exploration.

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Special Use Permit

Special Use Permit

Want to use an OVLC Preserve for special use like a photography shoot, leading a guided hike, or teaching a class? Apply today for a Special Use Permit

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UNDER THE OPEN SKY – PADDLE RAISE

By on September 27, 2021 in Events with 0 Comments
UNDER THE OPEN SKY – PADDLE RAISE

Thank you for attending our Mountainfilm on Tour and Under the Open Sky at the Ventura River Steelhead Preserve. Friday night’s paddle raise was wildly successful and we are incredibly grateful for your support. If you didn’t have a chance to donate during the paddle raise, you can help us continue to protect and restore the lands we all love by using the donate box below:

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JOIN OUR ADOPTER PROGRAM

JOIN OUR ADOPTER PROGRAM

Wish you could volunteer on your own schedule? Now you can! We’re very excited to announce that with funding from the Ojai Women’s Fund we are starting our Volunteer Adopter Program. This will help us maintain our 27 miles of trails and our oak woodland restoration sites. Individuals will be able to take on responsibility for a section of trail on our various preserves (Trail Adopters) or several oak restoration circles on the Ventura River Preserve (Restoration Adopters). Join our new Adopter program!

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Adventure+ Film Tour 2021

By on March 5, 2021 in Events, News with 0 Comments
Adventure+ Film Tour 2021

The OVLC is teaming up with Adventure+ to bring you four virtual film tours. The Vertical Life Film Tour, available May 14-22, is an all new climbing film tour originated in Australia. The tour has been created and conceived by the team behind Vertical Life Magazine to celebrate the relaunch of the Magazine following COVID-19 hibernation and will make its North American debut in with a theatrical and virtual release on May 14, 2021.

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PAST EVENTS

By on April 3, 2019 in Events

Hike and Picnic with OVLC Stewardship Director

By on February 26, 2020 in Events, News with 0 Comments
Hike and Picnic with OVLC Stewardship Director

Stewardship Director Hike & Picnic
Postponed

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2020 California Naturalist Course

By on December 9, 2019 in Events, News with 7 Comments
2020 California Naturalist Course

Cal Nat 2020
Registration is Full » Join the waitlist

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Women In the Wild

By on February 27, 2020 in Events, News with 0 Comments
Women In the Wild

Women in the Wild
Saturday, March 7
Ojai, California

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All About Ojai: Winter Migration Bird Walk

All About Ojai: Winter Migration Bird Walk

Winter Migration Bird Walk with Jesse Grantham
Event is Full

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Firestick Pottery Holiday Show

By on August 16, 2019 in Events, News with 0 Comments
Firestick Pottery Holiday Show

Firestick Pottery Holiday Show
Sunday, December 15
10 am – 6 pm

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Mountainfilm on Tour 2019

By on June 1, 2018 in Events, Featured, News, Newsletter
Mountainfilm on Tour 2019

Thank you for coming to Mountainfilm!

Save the date: Mountainfilm 2020 September 18 & 19.

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Under the Open Sky 2023

Under the Open Sky 2023

Join us Friday, September 15, at Under the Open Sky—a locally sourced farm-to-table dinner by Lorraine Lim Catering, beer poured by Topa Topa Brewing Co., kombucha from Revel, wine, drinks made by staff, a virtual auction, and a paddle raise. When the sun sets we will enjoy a collection of films selected for this special event that will not be shown on Saturday night. All attendees will also receive a complimentary ticket to Saturday night’s Mountainfilm on Tour. This event will sell out. Please purchase your tickets early.

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MOB SHOP MOVIE NIGHT 2019

By on July 25, 2019 in Around Our Valley, Events, Featured, News with 0 Comments
MOB SHOP MOVIE NIGHT 2019

MOB SHOP Movie Night
Saturday, August 31
Doors open at 7:00 pm, Films start at 7:30 pm

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Donor Celebration

Donor Celebration

Member Celebration
June 22 from 5-8 pm
Ventura River Steelhead Preserve

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All About Ojai – Tales of the Condor

By on May 27, 2019 in All About Ojai, Events, News with 0 Comments
All About Ojai – Tales of the Condor

Tales of the Condor
June 8 at 10 am
OVLC office

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OVLC Trail 101

By on February 5, 2019 in Around Our Valley, Events, News with 0 Comments
OVLC Trail 101

Guided Hikes Around the Valley
June 18
CANCELED

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Hike and Picnic with OVLC Stewardship Director

By on March 30, 2018 in Events, News with 0 Comments
Hike and Picnic with OVLC Stewardship Director

Stewardship Director Hike & Picnic
Saturday, March 30
8:30 am- 1 pm
Ventura River Preserve

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Women In the Wild Events

By on December 13, 2018 in Events, News with 2 Comments
Women In the Wild Events

Women in the Wild Weekend
March 9
Ojai, California

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Full Moon Hike

By on May 2, 2019 in All About Ojai, Events, Featured, News with 4 Comments
Full Moon Hike

Full Moon Hike
Saturday, May 18 at 7 pm
Valley View Preserve

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Benefit Concert

Benefit Concert

Benefit Concert with Grammy Winning Artist: Peter Kater
Friday, May 17 at 7 pm
Private Address

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All About Ojai: Springtime Bird Walk with Jesse Grantham

By on April 8, 2019 in Events, News, Ojai Meadows Preserve with 0 Comments
All About Ojai: Springtime Bird Walk with Jesse Grantham

All About Ojai: Bird Walk with Jesse Grantham
Saturday, May 11 at 8:30 am
Ojai Meadows Preserve

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All About Ojai: Herb Walk with Lanny Kaufer

By on December 4, 2017 in All About Ojai, Events, News with 0 Comments
All About Ojai: Herb Walk with Lanny Kaufer

All About Ojai: Herb Walk with Lanny Kaufer
Saturday, April 13
9:30 am—12 pm
Ojai Meadows Preserve

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Green Beers!

By on March 5, 2019 in Around Our Valley, Events, News with 0 Comments
Green Beers!

Green Beers with Topa Topa Brewing Co & California Solar Electric
Monday, March 18. 5:30-7 pm
Topa Topa Ojai

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All About Ojai: Wildlife Tracking

By on January 9, 2019 in All About Ojai, Around Our Valley, Events with 0 Comments
All About Ojai: Wildlife Tracking

Introductory Wildlife Tracking
Basics and Beyond of Animal Track & Sign Identification
March 16. 10 am–12 pm

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All About Ojai: The Buzz About Bees

By on December 20, 2018 in All About Ojai, Events, News with 0 Comments
All About Ojai: The Buzz About Bees

All About Ojai: The Buzz About Bees
Saturday, February 16. 1–3pm
OVLC Office

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Save The Planet, Wear Sustainable with Toad&Co and Topa Topa Brewing Co

By on January 7, 2019 in Events, News with 0 Comments
Save The Planet, Wear Sustainable with Toad&Co and Topa Topa Brewing Co

Save the Planet, Wear Sustainable with Toad&Co and Topa Topa Brewing Co
Tuesday, January 22. 5:30–9 pm
Topa Topa. 345 E Ojai Ave.

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All About Ojai: The Bear Essentials

By on December 11, 2018 in All About Ojai, Events, News with 0 Comments
All About Ojai: The Bear Essentials

All About Ojai: The Bear Essentials
January 12. 10 am.
OVLC Office

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Rare Plant Species Seed Cleaning

By on November 8, 2018 in Events, News with 0 Comments
Rare Plant Species Seed Cleaning

Rare Plant Seed Cleaning with the SBBG
December 3. 1–4 pm
OVLC Office

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Local Art Show: Rocio Mariposa

By on September 26, 2018 in Events with 0 Comments
Local Art Show: Rocio Mariposa

Local Artist Fundraiser
October 20, 3-5pm
Ojai Coffee Roasting Co

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Fall Guided Bird and Nature Walk

Fall Guided Bird and Nature Walk

Guided Bird and Native Plant Walk
October 27, 8:30–10:30 am
Ojai Meadows Preserve

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Annual Turkey Trot Hosted by the Ojai Valley Inn

By on November 5, 2018 in Around Our Valley, Events, News with 1 Comment
Annual Turkey Trot Hosted by the Ojai Valley Inn

Turkey Trot Fun Run
November 23. 8am.
Ojai Valley Inn

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MOB SHOP MOVIE NIGHT

By on June 8, 2018 in Around Our Valley, Events with 0 Comments
MOB SHOP MOVIE NIGHT

MOB SHOP Movie Night
Saturday, August 11
Doors open at 7:30 pm, Films start at 8:15 pm

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Geology Presentation and Hike

By on September 14, 2018 in Events, News with 0 Comments
Geology Presentation and Hike

Geology of the Ojai Valley
November 10, 9 am – 1 pm
OVLC Building and Ventura River Preserve

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California Naturalist Open House

By on October 3, 2018 in Events, News with 0 Comments
California Naturalist Open House

California Naturalist Open House
Saturday, December 1. 2–3 pm.
OVLC Office

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