Year: 2018

  • Speakers and Activities Announced for Earth Day 2018

    In the aftermath of the devastating Thomas Fire just months ago, citizens and volunteers came out to join the Ojai Valley Green Coalition to plan for a renewed and invigorated Earth Day 2018. For the first time ever the event will be held in Libbey Park, and, according to City…

  • Earth Day event moves into Libbey Park, will feature alternative housing

    Originally published on Thursday, 29 March 2018 12:20 in the Ojai Valley News. by Perry Van Houten, Ojai Valley News reporter Ojai’s Earth Day celebration April 21 should be both entertaining and educational, according to organizers. The event, that runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Libbey Park in downtown Ojai, will feature speakers, vendors,…

  • Accepting Exhibitor Applications for Earth Day 2018 (due April 2)

    SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ARTISANS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR HOME IN THE THOMAS FIRE As Ojai and Ventura County Residents recover from the Thomas fire and flood, there has been a surge of interest in habitat restoration, sustainability and local engagement. With our new location, Libbey Park, in the heart of downtown…

  • Tod Cossairt named new Executive Director of Green Coalition

    A new executive director, Tod Cossairt (left), is stepping up to lead the Green Coalition, as the interim director, Tim Nafziger, steps down. Cossairt, an environmental sustainability educator who presently serves as the regional coordinator for the national Green Schools Alliance, was chosen by the board of directors this month…

  • Let it Rain!

    Ojai raingarden soaks up the rain! [wpvideo yGpfAoRr]

  • “After the Fire: Making our Landscape more Resilient” w fire ecologist Richard Halsey

    Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer and the Ojai Valley Green Coalition (OVGC) will present renowned fire ecology expert and author Richard Halsey on Saturday, February 17, for a timely workshop on how to create resilient gardens and homes in Southern California as residents go forward in the post-Thomas Fire era.…

  • Ojai Valley Green Coalition Executive Director Job Description

    Job Title: Executive Director Job Position: Part-time employee, approximately 20 hours per week with an opportunity for growth. $2000/month salary paid monthly. Mission: The mission of the Ojai Valley Green Coalition (OVGC) is to advance a green, sustainable, and resilient Ojai Valley through collaboration with community stakeholders.