Month: November 2012

Save the Date: Saturday, March 2 (February 16 Work Day Canceled)

The Ojai Valley Green Coalition is spearheading volunteer recruitment for current creek restoration work in Libbey Park, Ojai being led by the C.R.E.W. Please join us rain or shine for our next work day for the winter season: Saturday, March 2, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will be planting to reestablish native habitat with possibly some invasive non-native plants removal.

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A long time Coalition sponsor, Allen Associates, will host a free informational workshop, “Incorporating Green Building Into Your New Home or Remodeling Project” Wednesday, March 6th, at a recently remodeled home in the Ojai area. The workshop begins at 5:30 p.m.
Dennis Thompson, project architect with Thompson Naylor Architects, and Bryan Henson from Allen Associates are the featured speakers. Come with your questions!
Topics to be covered include:
•Insight into the building process including what is involved with a building project, the steps you need to take, and how to make it as painless as possible
•The latest in green materials and systems
•Learn how to save money and make your home healthier, more comfortable and energy efficient
•Learn how to select the right architect and builder for your green building project
Contact Karen Feeney at (805) 641-0839 or email kfeeney@dallenassoc.com to reserve your space and learn the workshop location.

Good idea for the Ojai area…

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The Coalition is pleased to announce our first “official” business member: the Ojai Retreat, located at 160 Besant Road in Ojai. In the coming months we will be showcasing new business members. If you have a business, we encourage you to check out our business membership benefits and our 1% for the Planet affiliation.

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The Coalition sadly had to say good bye to its president and director, Kathy Nolan in September. Kathy will stay connected as an Advisory Board member. Her work as an Ojai city planning commissioner, running her own business, and president of the Coalition was proving too much. Thank you for your past and continued service to our community, Kathy.

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