Rewild Ojai continues its celebration of Native Plant Month with a Restoration Tour at the Turtle Conservancy, led by OVLC's Native Plant Specialist and Nursery Manager, Sophie McLean. The tour will take place on a 25-acre property previously owned by Philip Pierpont, and at one time was home to a hotel, cottages, and walnut, citrus, and avocado orchards. This parcel was purchased in 2020 by Eric Goode, in conjunction with the Turtle Conservancy, and restoration efforts on the property began in 2022 in partnership with the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy.

This is a unique opportunity to see OVLC's Rewild Ojai Private Lands Restoration program at work and to learn more about land restoration at this particular site and across the valley.
 

This event involves a short, easy hike from the parking location to the restoration area. Total hike length is roughly 1 mile on varying terrain. Please bring your own backpack, water, snacks, sun protection, sturdy walking/hiking shoes, and hiking poles if desired.