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At the June 12 Ojai City Council meeting, Scott Kardel of the International Dark-Skies Association, gave a well-received presentation on why we want dark skies and need an exterior lighting ordinance to support it. Watch it here: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_rVGXVis8w&w=420&h=315] Scott then met with city staff and community members to discuss…

The Coalition, working under a C.R.E.W. grant, wrapped up its Libbey Park Ojai Creek restoration volunteer work days for the season collaborating with Ojai Trees. Ojaitrees.org provided trees (under its dedication program) and the volunteers to help plant them. Thanks to the C.R.E.W., Ojai Trees and all that have contributed…

Check out the Ojai Valley Green Coalition’s monthly E-news: * Energizing Ojai * Dark Skies Initiative * Accepting Projects for Home Tour * Meet Our Staff Read E-News Here…

Typically summertime is the time when energy consumption starts to soar higher and higher. Factors such as increased air-conditioning loads, pool pumps having to run longer, and children who are on vacation from school mean using more power at home. In addition to this, all the extra water needed to…

The Coalition has supported the diligent work of members Gail Topping and George Berg for over five years now to prevent the further increase of light pollution in our valley and hopefully reverse the trend. The full scope of our Dark Skies Initiative is to protect wildlife, cut energy waste…

Creek Habitat Restoration Sat, June 16, 9:30am – 1:00pm Where Libbey Park, Ojai (Map) Description Last Call until Fall to Help with Creek Habitat Restoration Please join the Ojai Valley Green Coalition and The C.R.E.W. on Saturday morning June 16th to help out with the ongoing creek restoration project in…

Find out what the Food Council has been up to: * GMO Labeling Proposition * Day on the Farm Success * Montessori School Garden * Montessori School Garden * Snap Pea & Potato Salad Recipe Read Food News Here…

Vote by May 31 for OJAI and bring $2,000 to help Ojai begin a Net Zero Energy vision http://earthday.maker.good.is/projects/ojaienergy (you do have to register, but then can unsubscribe) Overview of Idea It’s a possible dream. The Ojai Valley can produce as much energy as we consume. With energy efficiency and…

Thanks to all who came out and helped at May 18 garden work day! A lot was accomplished and the garden area is looking great. For past footage of work done watch the video below: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3eWLiKhkmY&w=420&h=315]

Water agencies, land conservancies, nonprofits and others have many offerings in May, and throughout the year, for learning about, supporting, and enjoying our precious Ventura River watershed. Free outdoor conservation water kits for Golden State Water Customers. Go to gswater.com for details. Click here for the calendar-view of the events!