Events
California Naturalist Certification
California Naturalist Certification Course: April 13 – May 19, 2018
If you enjoy exploring and learning about our local ecology, engaging in citizen science, and sharing your knowledge with others, this program is for you! The 40 hour course combines a science curriculum with guest lecturers, field trips and project-based learning to explore the unique ecology and natural history of Ventura County.
Julie Tumamait-Chumash History, Culture and Plant Knowledge
Saturday, January 20, 2018
10:00 AM
OVLC Office
370 W. Baldwin Road Bldg. A4
All About Ojai: Julie Tumamait
The History, Culture and Plant Knowledge of the Chumash People
The Chumash were Ojai’s first inhabitants, living here for thousands of years before European explorers arrived. The livelihood of the Chumash people was based upon their subsistence upon the available natural resources – plants, animals, and fish, and their sustainable ways of utilizing these resources. They found use for almost every type of plant and animal available – for food, clothing, medicine and tools. Their environment inspired their art, their beliefs, their stories, ceremonies and songs.
Yoga and Wine with Peak Power Yoga
WHAT: A yoga and wine fundraising effort with all proceeds going to Ojai Valley Land Conservancy.
WHEN:Friday, January 26, 5-7 pm at Topa Mountain Winery
Topa Mountain Winery has kindly offered 10% on all glasses and bottles plus $12 tastings (regularly $15)
Free Guided Bird & Nature Walk
Free Guided Bird & Nature Walk
Ojai Meadows Preserve
John Pavelko & Art Vander
Saturday, January 27, 2018 8:30-10:30 AM
Ojai Valley Brewery Anniversary Party and Fundraiser
Join us at Azu for music, food and good vibes to celebrate their 1 year anniversary of the Ojai Valley Brewery. 4 PM to close. No cover charge, $5 pints and 20% of proceeds go to the Ojai Land Conservancy to help rebuild the trails that were destroyed in the Thomas fire. Wild Stallions DJing.
Jes MaHarry Trunk Show
Jes MaHarry Trunk Show – OVLC benefit
Saturday, December 2, 11 am – 5 pm
Jes MaHarry Flagship Store, Downtown Ojai
Winter Migration Bird Walk
Winter Migration Bird Walk with Jesse Grantham
December 2, 8:30 – 10:30 am
Ojai Meadows Presreve
California Naturalist Certification
California Naturalist Program Open House
December 9, 2:00-3:00 pm
OVLC Office 370 W. Baldwin Road, Bldg. A4
Charged – The Eduardo Garcia Story
Charged – The Eduardo Garcia Story
Film followed by panel discussion
November 5, 4 – 6:30 pm, Ojai Art Center
Tales on Trails
Tales on Trails presented by the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
November 8, 6:30 – 8 pm
REI Oxnard
Caravan To WonderGrass – Featuring Elephant Revival
Coming to Ojai, California Nov 17 – 19, 2017! Bring the whole family to experience local music, art, and community. The Ojai Valley sets the stage for musical performances from Elephant Revival, as well as Radio Skies (unplugged), Grant Farm, The Chillz, Wally Ingram, Danny McGaw, Scotty Stoughton and other special guests. In the spirit of sustainability […]
California Native Plants
Planting Native Plants in a Challenging Climate: What, Why and How of California Native Plants
Saturday, October 28, 10 to 11:30 am, OVLC office
Fall Native Plant Sale
Native Plant Sale
November 4, 9 am – 12 pm
Ojai Meadows Preserve Native Plant Nursery
OVLC’s 30th Birthday Celebration!
Please join us in celebrating 30 years of local conservation with the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
Saturday, October 14
5:30 – 9 pm
Mountainfilm on Tour 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Under the stars at Ojai Valley School
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Town Talks- Wildlife in our Backyard- The Urban Carnivore Project
Town Talk: Wildlife in the Valley
Sunday, September 24
4:30-6pm
$5 admission, current Ojai Museum members free
Location: Ojai Valley Museum
Join Jenny Fitzgerald at the Ojai Valley Museum for a fascinating exploration of the increasing challenges faced by mountain lions, bobcats and coyotes due to urbanization.
International Ocean Film Tour!
International Ocean Film Tour
Saturday, August 26
Chasing Coral: 3 pm Ojai Arts Center
Series of 7 short films: 7 pm MOB SHOP
Protecting the Ojai: Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Celebrating 30 Years
Protecting The Ojai
An Ojai Valley Museum exhibit exploring the history of the OVLC
July 8 – September 24
Ojai Meadows Restoration Tour
Ojai Meadows Restoration Tour
Ojai Meadows Preserve
Saturday, June 3 at 9 am
MEMORIAL DAY NATURE HIKE
Memorial Day Nature Hike
Led by Ojai native plant guide Lanny Kaufer
Monday, May 29 9 am – 3 pm
Change in a Land of Extremes
Change in a Land of Extremes
What we know (and don’t know) about California’s climate future
May 20, 20 3 – 5 pm
SPRING BIRD WALK WITH JESSE GRANTHAM
Bird Walk with Jesse Grantham
Ojai Meadows Preserve
May 13, 8:30 – 10:30 am
Family Wildflower Walk
Family Wildflower Walk Led by Bettyanne Sessing
April 15, 11 am
Ojai Meadows Preserve
Spring Native Plant Sale
Native Plant Sale
April 22, 9 am – 12 pm
Ojai Meadows Preserve Native Plant Nursery
The Chaparral Ecosystem
The Chaparral Ecosystem: The Secrets of Ojai’s Remarkable Shrubland Wilderness
Talk and field trip led by Richard W. Halsey
April 30, 10 am – 1 pm
Free Guided Hike with Perry Van Houten
Free Guided Hike with Perry Van Houten
New Time: Saturday March 18
8:30 – 10:30 am
Valley View Preserve
Wildlife Tracking Class
All About Ojai: Environmental Learning Series
Wildlife Tracking Class
Saturday February 25, 8:30 am
Old Baldwin Road Trailhead, Ventura River Preserve
Free Wildflower Walk
Wildflower walk led by Stuart Niebel
Saturday, March 4 at 12 pm
Ojai Meadows Preserve
Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project
Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project
Talk by Paul Jenkin
March 11, 10 am – 12 pm
OVLC Office
Bird and Nature Walk
Free bird and nature hike with John Pavelko
Saturday January 28, 2017
8 – 10 am
Oso Trailhead, Ventura River Preserve
Detection Dogs
All About Ojai: Environmental Learning Series
Saturday February 4, 2017
10 am – 12 pm
OVLC Offices 370 W. Baldwin Road, Bldg. A4
California Naturalist Certification
California Naturalist training program
March 31 – May 6, 2017
This course is a combination of classroom work and field training.
Luminous Landscapes: An OVLC Benefit
Luminous Landscapes: An OVLC Benefit
15% of sales at reception will be donated to the OVLC
Reception: Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30 – 7 pm
Wildlife Camera Tracking Workshop
Join Ventura wildlife biologist David Lee for a introductory workshop on using trail cameras (January 14, 2017). Topics will include how to select the right camera, camera operation and settings, where to place your camera for best results, viewing results, and how to share findings with local wildlife biologists.
Grand Hotel – The Musical
The Ojai Performing Arts theater presents Grand Hotel – The Musical. The six performances will benefit the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy. **Gala Opening Night** Friday November 25, 8:00 PM Saturday, November 26 at 8:00PM Sunday, November 27 at 2:00PM Friday, December 2 at 8:00PM Saturday, December 3 at 8:00PM Sunday, December 4 at 2:00PM **The Gala […]
Rock the Glass
Rock the Glass Party for the OVLC Tuesday, November 29 5:30 – 7:30 pm Porch Gallery 310 E. Matilija Ave A Rocks (or Old Fashioned) Glass featuring photographer Heather Stobo’s digitally rendered photograph of an Ojai Oak Tree shot at the Ojai Meadows Preserve. The glasses come paired with a recipe courtesy of Sam, the […]
Bird Walk with Jesse Grantham
Join Jesse Grantham for a birding tour of the Ojai Meadows Preserve on Saturday morning December 3, at 8:30 am. This is winter migration time so you will learn about bird species who make their home here in the winter and those who just stop by for a rest on their way somewhere else.
CALIFORNIA NATURALIST OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, December 3, 2:00-3:00pm OVLC Office 370 w. Baldwin Road, Bldg. A4 The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC) is hosting an Open House featuring the California Naturalist Certification Program that will be offered in Spring 2017. The Open House will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the OVLC Offices, 370 W. Baldwin Road- […]
The Chumash in the Ojai Valley
Join us for a fascinating exploration of Chumash life though artifacts, art and stories presented by Julie Tumamait at 10 am Saturday November 12.
Drought Tolerant Native Plant Walk in Honor of Tomas Bostrom
Drought tolerant native plant walk in honor of renowned Ojai landscape architect Tomas Bostrom: Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cluff Vista Park in downtown Ojai. All proceeds will go toward any outstanding medical or memorial expenses.
Fall Native Plant Sale
October 22, 2016, 9 am – 12 pm: Nursery Manager Ron Singer will be selling some of the OVLC’s best stock of natives from our own Ojai Meadows Preserve Native Plant Nursery.
Mountainfilm on Tour 2016
A Fundraiser for the OVLC
Friday, September 23, 2016
Gates open at 5:00 pm – Films start at 7:15 pm
At Ojai Valley School (Lower Campus) front Sports Field
Tickets: $18 current OVLC members – $22 non-members – $25 at the door – $10 children under 12
2 free tickets with a new membership of $35 or above – see below for details!
Online ticket sales end Friday, September 23th at 11 a.m.
Get ready for a night of fun and food, friends and family, adventure inspired shorts, Telluride Mountainfilm style. On September 23, the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is teaming up with Mountainfilm on Tour to bring the original films and the experience of the Telluride Mountainfilm Festival to Ojai.
Annual Member Celebration 2016
Saturday, October 8
5-9 pm
At the Ventura River Steelhead Preserve
(Not yet open to the public!)
MUSIC – FOOD – NO HOST BAR – FUN!
Q-Time BBQ will be serving a delicious meal of BBQ chicken, mixed green salad, beans and bread. There will be vegetable lasagna as a vegetarian option as well.
Movie Night and More at The Mob Shop!
Join us on Friday August 19th at The Mob Shop, for a fun night of movies under the stars. The party starts at 6:30 pm – with Topa Topa Brewing and The Ojai Vineyard pouring local beer and wine.
The Buzz About Bees
Please join us on July 30th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for an informative lecture by Dr. Ruben Alarcon: The Buzz About Bees – Conserving and Protecting Our Pollinators
Celebrate National Trails Day
In celebration of National Trails Day®, OVLC is hosting free guided hikes and nature walks on three of our preserves this Saturday, June 4.
Marilyn C. Noad Benefit Exhibition
Please visit the Porch Gallery in Ojai between June 9 – July 3, 2016 to view Marilyn C. Noad’s current exhibition – Lunaria. Proceeds from the show and her poetry book will be donated to the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy and the Ojai Legal Defense Fund.
Free Guided Bird Walk
Join bird expert Jesse Grantham for a very special birding tour on May 7th, 2016 from 8:30-10 a.m. Meet at the Ojai Meadows Preserve
