Category: Z-Archived

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!

OVGC Community Gathering & Spring Feast Friday, May 11 Ojai Valley Green Coalition Community Potluck and Program – Friday, May 11, 6:30- 9:00 p.m. at Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Mingle with neighbors, share a potluck supper and learn practical steps each one of us can do to…

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 for our next work day: Saturday, May 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (The final one until next Fall.) We will be removing invasive…

Thank you to all who entertained, exhibited, volunteered, and spent the day with us. Congratulations to the Oak Grove School grandparent, who won the raffle grand prize. Check out interviews with some of the vendors. . . Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXyPPeJWLLQ Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFdzHHy5MME&feature=channel&list=UL Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXyPPeJWLLQ&feature=channel&list=UL