EVENTS
Upcoming events
Make new friends and make a difference! We have a little something for everyone.

CA Native Garden Design with Morami Studio
Work with Morgan Ramirez from Morami Studio to create your own CA native garden design.



Restoration For Swales, Seeps, and Creeks
Learn how to do restoration on your own land with OVLC!

4th of July Ojai Meadows Preserve Closure
Help us keep the Ojai Meadows Preserve safe during the fireworks celebration on the 4th of July!

CA Native Garden Design Lecture and Q&A with Morami Studio
Join this lecture and Q&A session by Morgan Ramirez from Morami Studio and learn about the fundamental of native garden design.

Native Seed Workshop
Join OVLC's Native Plant Specialist, Sophie McLean, for a native seed workshop this July. During this workshop, Sophie will teach the process of ethical seed collection and how the anatomy of seeds can tell us the evolutionary history of our plants.


Rewild Ojai Native Garden Tour
Join us for our second annual Rewild Ojai Native Garden Tour, featuring eleven superb native plant gardens across the Ojai Valley. From formal gardens to wildflower meadows, see what your neighbors are planting and get inspired!
CA Native Garden Design with Morami Studio
Work with Morgan Ramirez from Morami Studio to create your own CA native garden design.


National Trails Day
Help the OVLC maintain the trails throughout Ojai Valley on National Trails Day in the morning, then join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Party in the afternoon!



Native Flora and Geology Hike
Beneath your feet lies columns of history like pages in a book. Layers of sand and silt like text illustrate an ever evolving landscape. Creating the basis of our ecosystems, soils are composed in mosaics of features whose characters have been expressed for millions of years. In rhythmic harmony with the soil, plants swiftly arose from the textured ground and cultivated a biodiverse foundation for life.
Join Sophie and Martin as they depict the clues found within sands and lignin and dive into the dynamics of life that has shaped our existence.




Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs
Rattlesnakes are active year-round in Ojai, making avoidance training essential for dogs that spend time outdoors. Due to high demand, OVLC has added an extra half-day to our Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs, now taking place May 16–18. This training teaches dogs to recognize and avoid rattlesnakes, helping to keep both pets and owners safe on the trails. Appointments open one month before the event. To learn more and mark your calendar, visit ovlc.org/rattlesnaketraining.
Appointments will become available April 16. Stay Tuned!
Trainer
We are proud to host expert dog trainers from High on Kennels. Each trainer is highly experienced at training dogs to avoid rattlesnakes.
High on Kennels is well known for being a problem solver when it comes to difficult dogs.
Training Process
Our training clinics are conducted in a safe, humane, and controlled environment ensuring the safety of your dog, people, and rattlesnakes. The trainers have found that the best way to teach a dog to avoid rattlesnakes is to use live rattlesnake specimens that have been neutralized so that they cannot bite. The snakes are placed out in a field setting and the dogs are fitted with an electronic training collar. The dog is led through the field and allowed to encounter the rattlesnake at which point the dog is stimulated using the electronic collar. The training process is repeated several times to assure you that your dog will understand the sight, sound, and smell of a rattlesnake (they have a distinct odor that dogs can discern from other snakes). More about High on Kennels training process»
Important
Your dog must be at least six months old to participate
Check-in and training takes on average 15 minutes
Please carefully review the Terms and Conditions while registering
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within one week of the event
For privacy, the location of the training will be emailed to appointment holders
No walk-ins




Native Garden Planting Project
Join us on Tuesday for a native garden planting project!
Native Garden Watering Workshop
Join OVLC’s Native Plant Special for a special workshop on watering native gardens.

All About Ojai: Geology of the Ojai Valley
Join geologist Thomas L. Davis on Saturday, May 3, for an immersive Geologic Tour of Ojai Valley and Environs (OVE) with the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy.


Rewild Ojai Native Garden Tour
Join us for our second annual Rewild Ojai Native Garden Tour, featuring eleven superb native plant gardens across the Ojai Valley. From formal gardens to wildflower meadows, see what your neighbors are planting and get inspired!

Earth Day Volunteer Project
Celebrate Earth Day with OVLC by volunteering at the Ojai Meadows Preserve!

Native Plant and Geology Hike
Beneath your feet lies columns of history like pages in a book. Layers of sand and silt like text illustrate an ever evolving landscape. Creating the basis of our ecosystems, soils are composed in mosaics of features whose characters have been expressed for millions of years. In rhythmic harmony with the soil, plants swiftly arose from the textured ground and cultivated a biodiverse foundation for life.
Join Sophie and Martin as they depict the clues found within sands and lignin and dive into the dynamics of life that has shaped our existence.
