Join the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy on Saturday, March 1, at the historic Ventura River Steelhead Preserve for an evening of music, film, and conversation about steelhead trout and the rivers they call home. The night begins with a live performance by Par Avion, led by CalTrout Ambassadors Rebecca Ramirez and Bernard Yin, and a screening of Don't Doubt the Trout (directed by Ojai’s Isabela Zawistowska), which follows Rebecca and Bernard’s journey to understand Southern California’s endangered steelhead and how the experience deepens their connection to nature. The evening concludes with an outstanding panel of local conservation experts discussing fish, rivers, watersheds, and dam removal.

Full schedule below—don’t miss this inspiring night by the river!

Event Schedule

5-6:00 pm – Reception and performance by Par Avion featuring Bernard Yin, Rebecca Ramirez, and drumming legend Dusty Watson.
*** Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase.

6-6:30 pm – Film screening — Don't Doubt the Trout

6:30-8 pm – Panel discussion featuring Rosi Dagit (RCDSMM), Mark Capelli (NMFS), Paul Jenkin (Surfrider Foundation), Russell Marlow (CalTrout), Rebecca Ramirez (CalTrout), Bernard Yin (CalTrout), and moderated by Tom Maloney (OVLC).