EVENTS
Upcoming events
Make new friends and make a difference! We have a little something for everyone.
Pruning Workshop
Join OVLC's Native Plant Specialist, Sophie McLean, for a native plant pruning workshop this September.
Under the Open Sky
Join us Friday, September 20, at Under the Open Sky—a locally sourced farm-to-table dinner by Lorraine Lim Catering, live music, a photo booth, beer provided by Topa Topa Brewing Co., spirits donated by Ventura Spirits, wine donated by Stay Wild Ventures, kombucha donated by Revel, drinks from Flying Embers, 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.
Mountainfilm on Tour
Join us for our 10th annual Mountainfilm on Tour on Saturday, September 21, or make it a weekend and also join us for Under the Open Sky, a special farm-to-table dinner on Friday, September 20.
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.
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!
Tool Maintenance
Help us prep tools for next season’s trail work. Pizza party included!
Wetland restoration
Help Martin restore native wetland habitat on the Ojai Meadows Preserve.
Trail Work
Join Anthony on Valley View Preserve for one last trail project for the season.
Native Seed Collection
Help Sophie collect native seeds for future restoration projects.
All About Ojai | Joseph Curti and Aaron Lemle, "Bat Night: A Talk, a Film, and a Field Experience with Wild Bats"
Curious about what bats are in our area or what the linkage is between bats and tequila? Join OVLC for a presentation by Dr. Joseph Curti, bat expert and UCLA postdoctoral researcher, as he discusses the diversity of bat species living in Southern California and the many vital ecosystem services they provide. Attendees will learn about their morphology, natural history, threats, conservation, and ways to implement bat friendly solutions at home.
Unsanctioned Trail Closure
Join us on Saturday to close unofficial sections of trail on the Ventura River Preserve.
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.
CA Native Garden Design Talk 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.
4th of July Ojai Meadows Preserve Closure
Help us keep the Ojai Meadows Preserve safe during the fireworks celebration on the 4th of July!
Restoration For Swales, Seeps, and Creeks
Learn how to do restoration on your own land with OVLC!
CA Native Garden Design with Morami Studio
Work with Morgan Ramirez from Morami Studio to create your own CA native garden design.
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!
