RESTORATION KEEPS GROWIN’ & MOWIN’!

OVLC Restoration Field Crew Manager Martin Schenker surveying invasive Arundo (Arundo donax) on San Antonio Creek.

Left: Rachel Ray. Right: Silas Bohen

Restoration has grown a lot lately—in the coming months, we are focused on engaging the community through Rewild Ojai, laying the foundation for watershed-wide Arundo donax eradication, and kicking off new restoration projects at the Ventura River Preserve and Steelhead Preserve. 

We’re gearing up for a big year in restoration and building capacity to support this growth. In our previous newsletter, we introduced OVLC’s new Nursery Manager, Mia Riddle, and Field Crew Members, Martin Schenker and Elana Denver. This time around, we are excited to welcome two new Field Crew Members, Silas Bohen and Rachel Ray, and to announce that Martin Schenker has been promoted to Restoration Field Crew Manager! 

With his deep passion for native plants and extensive experience in Arundo removal, Martin is already making strides, planning our new restoration sites, and leading our fall Arundo removal projects on San Antonio Creek and the mainstem of the Ventura River.