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It’s been WAY too long since we had one of our oh-so popular tasting socials. July 6, 2 to 5 p.m. Get your favorite recipe out, make that tasty dish and bring it along with 20 copies of the recipe — as will everyone else. We encourage local and organic…

Any gardener can be a positive asset to the interconnected web of life ~ Christopher Shein On Friday, July 12th, The Center for Regenerative Agriculture, the Ojai Valley Green Coalition and the Ojai Retreat will host a book signing event with author Christopher Shein and his newly released book, The…

Solarize Ojai is a three-month group purchasing program designed make going solar easier and more affordable for Ojai Valley homeowners. Solarize Ojai will be available July 9 through October 9, 2013. During this time, homeowners in the Ojai Valley can purchase solar electricity at a set, discounted price.

Advocating the growing, purchasing, and preserving of local organic food • Food Independence • Moms Across America • Recipe Swap & Tasting Social • Food Activities Read Food News Here

The Coalition invites you to our 3rd annual Thunderbird Farm canning class on Saturday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cecil Baumgartner, who sells Thunderbird Farm produce at the Ojai Farmers Market with Sue Francis, will be demonstrating a traditional ‘sugarless’ fruit canning technique. Coffee and tea will be…

Local Food: Growing it, Cooking it, Eating it *Tasting Social & Recipe Swap *Support Food Bill, a.k.a. Farm Bill *Mulberry Season *Summer Drink Recipe Read Food News Here…</font

May E-News on the Stands Now *”Ladies of the Land” * Board Changes * Ventura River Watershed Council *Earth Day Recap Read E-News Here…

Besides our recent location change, OVGC Board changes are afoot. We are losing Marleen Luckman, our esteemed President, and her husband Frank Malle and welcoming a new board member, Cynthia Grier.

The 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 for our next work day: Saturday, May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will be removing invasive non-native plants, mulching and reestablishing native habitat. A…

Friday, May 10, 6:30- 9:00 p.m. at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave. Mingle with neighbors, share a potluck supper and learn about women in agriculture. We will screen “Ladies of the Land” followed by a discussion of “Women, Agriculture and the Ojai Valley” with local “Ladies of the Land”.…