EVENTS

Upcoming events

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Native Flora and Geology Hike
May
24
Rewild Ojai

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.

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Rattlesnake Avoidance Training for Dogs
May
16
to May 18
All about Ojai

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

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Native Plant and Geology Hike
Apr
18
Rewild Ojai

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.

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Exploring California’s Amphibians and Reptiles: A New Field Guide
Mar
15
All about Ojai

Exploring California’s Amphibians and Reptiles: A New Field Guide

California’s stunning landscapes are home to an incredible diversity of amphibians and reptiles—over 200 species, including both native and exotic inhabitants. From the lowest points of Death Valley to the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the state’s vast range of elevations and climates has shaped an extraordinary array of creatures.

Join OVLC for a fascinating dive into the making of the Princeton Field Guide to California Amphibians and Reptiles, a groundbreaking new resource that brings the latest discoveries in herpetology to life.

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