OPEN SPACES
Photo by Brendan Cleak of One Apparatus
OPEN SPACES
The newsletter of the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Roger Essick, President
Larry Rose, Vice President
Martha Groszewski, Treasurer
Stefanie Coeler, Secretary
Bret Bradigan
Bill Brothers
Wyatt Harris
Phil Moncharsh
Don Reed
Meredy Benson Rice
Sarah Sheshunoff
Roger Wachtell
Nathan Wallace
STAFF
Brian Stark, Executive Director
Tania Parker, Director of Advancement
Jill Lashly, Conservation Director
Brendan Taylor, Stewardship Director
Ursula Ruiz, Office Manager
Xena Grossman, Development Associate
Emmie Pinedo, Development Assistant
Nathan Wickstrum, Senior Restor. Specialist
Niko Georghiou, Restoration Specialist
Natalie Everton, Restoration Specialist
Ron Singer, Nursery Manager
Mission: The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy is a community-based nonprofit organization working with partners to permanently protect the open space, natural scenic beauty, wildlife, habitat, and watershed of the Ojai Valley for current and future generations.
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Leave a Lasting Legacy for Ojai
Just by including the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy in your estate plans, you can help protect the beauty of Ojai for generations to come. A bequest is a simple way to support the OVLC in the future while retaining control of your assets during your lifetime. By making the OVLC a beneficiary of your will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy, or financial accounts, you ensure your values will be passed on after you.
The real beneficiary, of course, is Ojai.
Protecting What He Loved
Peter Kinnoch Noone embodied the down-to-earth style of the outdoor industry and is credited with shaping the development of the outdoor retail store as a commercial force, customer refuge and the forefront for the protection of wilderness. He laid the foundation for his career by skiing, climbing and fly-fishing his way out of the University of Utah. This and his innate business acumen prepared him to run the influential Ski Hut in Berkeley, an unofficial gathering spot for the Bay Area’s seminal climbing, outdoor and environmental communities. In 1983, Peter took a big leap southward to join Patagonia where he worked in various executive roles and as a consultant for more than 35 years, until, and through his last illness. He was a frequent flier, traveling the country and the world in search of perfect spots for the extensive roster of Patagonia retail and operations locations, always happily returning to the quiet, rustic beauty of Ojai.
Peter’s gruff exterior—most of his overtures to conversation began with a complaint—belied an uncompromising sense of honor, sharp sense of justice, respect for the dignity of others, a generous helping hand to those in need, and desert-dry sense of humor. He was enthralled by the natural history of the places he loved: the Sierra, southern Utah along Route 12, Silver Creek near Sun Valley and his beloved Ojai. Birding and fly fishing remained lifelong avocations. He spent his later summers in a perfectly appointed, specially tricked out Airstream at Riverside Camp, slot 2a, within earshot of Henry’s Fork.
A natural lone wolf, Peter found a strong community of friends in Ojai. Being outside was important to him and when he wasn’t traveling or fly-fishing he enjoyed golfing at the Ojai Valley Inn where he could stir up a little trouble, revel with his cronies and look at birds. He held dear the natural elements and open space that give the Ojai Valley its unique character and sought to preserve them. He confirmed his trust and support of the stewardship of the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy by leaving an endowment gift.
Peter passed away on July 9, 2018 at the age of 75. A celebration of his life was fittingly held at the OVLC Steelhead Preserve in late September. Two rehabilitated barn owls were released in his honor by the Ojai Raptor Center, another of his favorite local organizations.
Top: Peter fly-fishing in Yellowstone National Park
Bottom: Peter smoking a cigarette in an outhouse on the Green River in Utah
Thank you to everyone that came to wish Marti a happy retirement and give her such a special send off! Congratulations again. Photos by Stephen Adams
Margot & Rich Blacker
Claudia Boyd-Barrett
Lori Calabrese
Evelyn Caliri
Shelby Campbell
Aura Carmi
Mandy Cisler
Nancy Clark
Lori Cleary
Travis Dasnoit & Bethany Inoshita
Emily Duke
Michele DuPratt
Linda Groberg
Betty Gutman
Island Packers
Craig Jennings
Moorea Kern
Michael Kittrell
Lesley Laine
Ken & Karen Lemieux
Robert & Donna Lloyd
Chris & Mark Marmes
Judy Meleliat & Reilly Jensen
Wilson Miller
Matt Norris
Lachlan Nutting
Annie Nyborg & Matt Brunetti
Richard Parsons
Hank Pepper
Caitlin Praetorius
R.A. Atmore & Sons, Inc.
Raj Ramasubramanian
Bita Ratkevich
The Robert M Nutting Family Foundation
Kat Romo
Cindy Rowe
Dave Schaar
Brendan Soule
Tom Tamplin
Claudia Wilson
New Donors 11/5/18 - 1/20/19
Restoration at Work
At a quick glance it is obvious that the Ojai Meadows Preserve is doing what it’s meant to—connecting people to the natural world. However, unless you remember the way Highway 33 used to flood during a rainstorm, you may not realize the important role the preserve plays in capturing flood waters.
History has not always been kind to the meadows. Before the OVLC acquired the Ojai Meadows Preserve in 2000, this historic wetland had been buried under sediment and fill dirt from nearby construction. With nowhere for storm runoff to go, Highway 33 became impassible after rain events and flooding at Nordhoff High School was common.
To alleviate flooding, the OVLC enlisted the help of botanists, biologists and restoration specialists for advice on how to bring the land back to its natural state. These experts designed a plan to excavate fill dirt, creating a basin for flood water to drain from the highway, Nordhoff High School and Taormina neighborhood into the preserve.
The next step was to restore the preserve’s native habitat— improving water infiltration and encouraging the return of wildlife. This was an ambitious undertaking, as the preserve was overrun with non-native weeds and a grove of non-native eucalyptus trees that had been planted in the 1950s. As a result, it was clear that the native habitat would not return on its own. Therefore, the OVLC began an active campaign to replace non-native plants with native wetland species such as willow and mulefat around the pond and native trees, shrubs, grasses, and annual flowers in the areas surrounding the wetlands. This project continues today, as we work to improve the diversity on the preserve.
Almost two decades ago, community members and businesses came together to help the OVLC purchase this land and transform it into a gorgeous wetland environment. Because of their commitment to the environment, we now have this beautiful preserve with a successfully restored wetland near the center of town, and the highway doesn’t flood anymore!
Highway 33 after several inches of rain in 2019
The pond at the Ojai Meadows Preserve fills up after a January rain
Highway 33 flooded before the OVLC’s restoration work in 2005
Double Your Impact
TAKE
ADVANTAGE of your company’s matching gift program.
A matching gift means your contribution will go twice as far. Many companies will double (or sometimes triple) the value of their employees’ gifts to the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy. These matching gifts provide valuable funds as we work to protect the views, trails, water, and wildlife of the Ojai Valley. Some companies will still match your gifts even after you retire.
To see if your company will match a gift to the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, contact your company’s human resources department.
Welcome Back!
A warm welcome back to board members Don Reed, Phil Moncharsh, and Roger Essick! The OVLC is governed by an all volunteer board. To read more about our OVLC board members, please visit our website ovlc.org.
Planting on the Preserves
A huge thank you to Ojai West and International Rotary for the donation of 100 5-gallon coast live oaks that are being planted at the Ventura River Preserve. The oak circle in the photo, and many others, were re-planted in December a year after burning in the Thomas Fire. In addition, 35 OVLC supporters grew a variety of plants for the OVLC to help restore the preserves after the fire.
Nordhoff High School students spent the day planting native purple reed grass plugs at the Ojai Meadows Preserve during their Environmental Studies class. The students were able to get the grass plugs into the ground before all of the rain that we just received! Thank you NHS for the huge help!
Special Acknowledgments
In Memory of
Ron Helus from Mary & Les Baker
George Buechley from Karen & Gary Bednorz
Bob & Silvia Emhardt from Janis Emhardt
Theodore M Walsh from Chris & Mark Marmes
Gift Memberships for
Claudia Boyd-Barrett from Daniel Boyd-Barrett
Cowles Clan from Larry Cowles
Jessica Holland & Michael Grasso from Eva Grasso
In Honor of
Anthony & Angela Ocone
Canvas and Paper
David Cohn
Ojai Playhouse
ALCO Plumbing
Artizen Floor Corp.
Baker Engineering
Damar Construction
Forest Nielsen Woodworker
Frank’s Rooter & Pumping Services
G&R Concrete
Geske’s Hauling Service
Ojai Custom Paint
Ojai Electric
Reliable Heating & Air Conditioning
Sam Houseman Construction
TJM Drywall
Tobias Parker, General Contactor
Ventura Roofing
WJW Masonry from Kerry Miller Designer/Builder, Inc.
Cora Mae Schryver from Annie Nyborg & Matt Brunetti
Sudha Rajasekaran from Raj Ramasubramanian
Walter Ratkevich from Bita Ratkevich
Frank Real from Maruja Real
Dave, Jen, Claire & Julia Hankins from John Hankins
The Balina Family from Kristen Lamb
Patrick Taylor from Brendan Taylor
Marti Reid from Mike & Michele Briley
The Vondriska Family from John & Kathy Broesamle
John & Kathy Broesamle
Skip & Carol English
Jim & Susan Jackson
Michelle Rambo
Gil & Carolyn Vondriska from Derby & Derby
The Turtle Conservancy from Eric Goode
The Plott Family from Mary-John Hart
Michele & Mike Briley from Kat Romo
In memory of my sweetie, Margaret. OVLC forever in our memories. from Mark Silbernagel
Douglas Theriault from April Theriault & Ken Eros
Allan Jacobs from Brent Jacobs Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from Jane & Dennis McCarthy
Zachary Martin from Wendy Waudby
Georgia Hale from David Wheaton
Laurie Zatkowsky from Dean Zatkowsky
The wedding of Liza Shapiro & Nigel Stephens from Chris Hacker & Will Thomas
Katherine Ayres Dou-Yan Yang
Lora Kline from Tracey Jackson
Oliver Wilson & Kaarina Tienhaara from Lucy & Peter Read
Acknowledgments
11/5/18 - 1/20/19
Invasive Beetles
What do beautiful communities, rich wildlife habitats, parks, bird nests, our global climate, and tire swings all have in common? They all depend on trees, a notable symbol representing a healthy environment. Much of the conservation and restoration work undertaken by the OVLC has revolved around the planting and protection of trees. Since 2016, however, a newly arrived invasive beetle has been expanding its range in the Ojai Valley, creating a very real threat to our trees.
The first Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB), spotted in the Ojai Valley added Ojai to a long list of affected communities. The PSHB is a small ambrosia beetle thought to come from Viet Nam. It is related to a second similar species (Kuroshio Shot Hole Borer) that together are lumped into the category of Invasive Shot Hole Borer (ISHB), and both are widespread in the southern areas of California from San Diego
County up to Ventura County. Ojai is one of the newest infestations. The PSHB enters trees through boring and it brings with it a pathogenic fungus that causes Fusarium Dieback disease. Infected trees may experience branch dieback, canopy loss, and, in some cases, tree mortality.
Unlike many invasive insects that focus on specific tree species or crops, the PSHB can utilize and reproduce in a great many species of trees that include common landscape trees and native trees in urban and wildland areas. So far, researchers have identified 64 tree species that support the reproduction of the beetle and the associated fungus. Of these, 15 species are known to be particularly susceptible to damage and death caused by fusarium dieback including California sycamore, arroyo willow, red willow, black cottonwood, and our prized valley oaks.
Photo by Brendan Cleak and Caryn Sandoval of One Apparatus
The OVLC has been working with university scientists at the University of California Santa Barbara and through the University of California Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources to track the spread of the beetles and fungus. Beetle traps have been set up at a number of OVLC preserves and beetles have been captured on the Ventura River Preserve and the Ojai Meadows Preserve. Follow-up investigations have shown that the beetle is well-established in trees throughout the Ojai Meadows Preserve, and we are beginning to observe our first tree deaths in willows and cottonwoods near the Maricopa Highway. We continue to monitor affected trees and are working with scientists to develop a response strategy that may include treating some trees or possibly the removal of impacted trees to prevent the spread of beetles.
While there has been a lot of scientific inquiry regarding the spread and impact of the disease, little is known about how to effectively treat it. Since the beetles do not need to leave the tree to reproduce, chemical pesticides are likely to be ineffective unless injected directly into the tree (at a very high cost). In some cases, removing trees and chipping them may help control the spread of the beetles. In some species, affected limbs can be removed and chipped if the trunk is not infested.
As we work on a response plan, our community can play an important role in limiting the spread of beetles and the related disease. The most important action is to not move wood around the area and to not move wood out of the Ojai Valley where it can infect other communities. It is thought that moving firewood is one of the main pathways for the spread of the disease, so always remember to buy it where you burn it. Moving green waste is also a threat. If you have a dead or dying tree in your yard and you observe bore holes, consult a licensed arborist for an inspection prior to removal to ensure beetles are not transported off your property where they can infest more trees. When trees are removed, it is recommended that wood be chipped to ½ or one inch and covered with plastic for several months in a process called solarization.
In the coming months, look for community meetings and information sessions that we hope will bring community resources together to address this threat to our local treasured trees. It is unlikely that any one group or agency can address this threat alone, so we hope to build a community network where efforts are shared among many parties as has been done in Orange County and San Diego County. For more information on PSHB impacts and strategies, visit the website PSHB.org.
Together, our community will help protect Ojai’s open space for everyone to enjoy, forever.
Thank you to our Wild About Ojai partners who help make this possible. Visit a participating business today and take part.
A Taste of Ojai
Alojai Creations
Awhai Pottery
Axxess Ventura
BeCalm of Ojai
California Solar Electric Chamber on the Mountain
Char Man Brand Hot Sauce
Dogs Fly Design
Gabriela Ceseña, Berkshire Hathaway
The Glass Man Professional Window Washing Company
GoOjai.com
Greyfox Investors
Jennifer Keeler, Hair Stylist
Lorraine Lim Catering
Mary Nelson Skincare & Massage Studio
Mooney Creative
Noah Crowe, Sunrun Home Solar Consultant
Ojai Quarterly
Parker Jellison Realtor
Rowsie Vain
Sol Haus Design
The Southern Los Padres Trekking Company
Tobias Parker, General Contractor
Tonya Peralta Real Estate Services, Inc
Watercolors by Patty Van Dyke
Ojai Saddle Trails by Jill Forman
2018 Fiscal Year* Annual Report
* FY 2018: Fiscal Year October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2018
Sources of Funds
& Cash Equivalents $1,083,954 $757,838
$771,362 $619,904
Receivable $158,558 $248,860
and Equipment $7,445,086 $7,043,295 Other (Pledges, Inventory, Deposits) $69,384 $72,749 Accumulated Depreciation ($-526,340) ($-466,677)
Assets $9,002,004 $8,275,969 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities Accounts Payable/Credit Cards Payable $42,316 $18,458 Accrued Payroll and Related Liabilities $43,893 $37,186
Uses of Funds
– Grants & Project Income $452,916
– Other Revenue (lease income, investments, etc.) $264,999
– Special Events $81,626 Total Funds Used = $1,123,020
– Contributions $ 1,236,080
– Fundraising $65,992
Profit = $912,601
Allan Jacobs Trail is over half
done at 3,619 feet! Photo by Brendan Taylor
Thank you to our FY 2018 Donors Our trails live on what our members give.
Members $99 and Under
Ray Abel
John & Lisa Adair
Andrea Adams
Robert & Carole Adams
Stephen Adams
Sierra Alder
Linda Aldous
Joan & Willis Allen
Kristan Altimus
Cynthia Anderson
Ramona Andrews
Anna Jacobs-Auric
Priscilla Archibald
April Armstrong
Elise Arnold
Lisa Aronson
Howard Asher & Jan Helfrich
John Aufderheide
Awhai Pottery
John Azevedo
Melissa Baffa
Edward Bailey
Patricia Bailey
Steven & Nancy Baker
Wendy Barker
Bonnie Bartling
Patricia Barton
John Battel
Kathleen Baushke
Rick Beamer
James & Camilla Becket
Karen & Gary Bednorz
Rachel Beinish
Lia Benedetti-Jarrico
Kathy Bennett
Dyan Berk
Jeanette & Joel Berkovitz
Bryan & Peggy Bernard
Melanie Berner
Ashley Berry
Sharon Best
Lerie Bjornstedt*
Sandra Black
Dawn Blauer
Nick Bobroff
Marilyn Bodo & Chuck Wood
Linda Bogart
Michael Boggs
Joan Bolten
Wendy Bonvechio
Bobbie & Bob Boschan
Boshoff Novak Chiropractic
Caryn & Charlie Bosson
Leslie & Bruce Bouche
Zoerita & Clark Bowers
Richard Bradley
David & Amy Bransky
Daniel Parks & Debra Brittain
Chris Brock
Chris Broman & Mary Mohr
Cassie Brooker
Teena & Dar Broumand
Charla Brown
Suzette Brown
Gene and Dianne Bullard
Cindy Pitou Burton
Joanne Bury Quinn
Marqui Bury
Kelli & Shane Butler
David Byars
& Stephanie Niccora
Gayle Caldwell
Bruce Callarman
Alicia & Franco Campana
Janet Campbell
Susan Capper
Steve & Debi Carr
Bert & Lanae Carter
Thomas & Cindy Carver
Carol & David Castanon
Gerry & Beverly Ching
Jim & Fran Christiansen
Christopher Bates & Sandra Torres
Paula & Geoffrey Clarke
Crawford Coates
Art & Margie Coats
Sabine Coble
Catherine Coffey
Carol Cohen
Ed & Diane Colby
Bryan Collings
Steve Colome & Kathy Lottes
Lisa Contreras
Greg Cooper
Cynthia Grier & Jon Cotham
Herb & Amber Courtney
Eleanor Crilly
Steph Cronshaw
Stuart & Kyle Crowner
David & Mary Cunning
Nancy Currey
Norma Curtis
Valerie Curtis
Don & Colleen Cutler
Stan & Debbie Cvijanovich
Peter & Linda D’Aprix
Jeffrey Davidson
Cameron Davis
Carol Day
Wade Dazey
Carolyn De Brower
Leonora Defterios
Edward Demmond & Kathryn McEachern
Whitney & Christopher DeMoor
Scott & Brittany Denton
Elise DePuydt
Frederick Dewey
Vincent & Donna Diglio
Caleigh & Kit Dillon
Geri Dimmick
Robert Dodge
Lynne Doherty & Helen Allen
Julie Dominguez
Beth Dorenkamp
Lynn Dorgan
Noel Douglas-Roth
Susan Draffan & David Buehrens
Darian & Peter Dragge
Nancy E Dreier
Johnny Dresser
Cynthia Duncan
Dashiell Dunkell
John Dutton
Craig Dzukola
Laurie Edgcomb
Wendy Elliott
Andrew & Michelle Ellison
Lucille Elrod
Megan Emery
Carolyn Emmons
Valley View Preserve last April - Photo by Nic Stover
Joan Englander
Chris & Auriel Entrekin
Kai Ewert
Katie Fagan & Frank Morales
Juli Farley
Susan Farley
CJ Farrar
Joy Fedele & Scott Forsyth
Milan & Sandra Fiala
John Fielding
Chelsey & Josh Fink
Richard Flowers
Shirlene Folk
Mark Fox
Nina Foy
Suza Francina
Joel & Katie Frazier
Andrew Fredell
Thomas Fredrickson
Alison Frey Andersson
Cindy Frings
Denise Frisbee
Chris Frisina
John R. & Joan Fullerton
Bailey Gaddis
Tom Gallo
Velda Garcia
Ann Gartrell
Gary Gartrell
Dalius Gedgaudas
Cambria & Idoh Gersten
Chelsea & Brian Geyer
Barbara Gibson & Bill Shields
David Glaubman
Susan Godfrey
Karen Goffredo
Nicole & Trevor Goller
Diana Goodrow
Christopher Grant
Rachelle Gray
Peter Green
Jim & Lisa Greenway
Sally Greenwood
Karal Gregory
Bonnie & Joel Griffin
William Griffin
Bob & Joan Grove
Lisa Hacker
Tamara & Greg Haggard
Joseph Haggarty
Ellen Hall
Karen Hall
Mike & Carol Hall-Mounsey
Heidi Hamilton
Jane Handel
Serena Handley
& Anthony Ellison
Cindy Hansen
Kevin & Susie Hanson
Susan Hardenbergh
& Rod Jacobsen
Len Klaif & Linda Harmon
Karen & Craig Harris
Lauren Harris
Mary-John Hart
Sister Francis Mary Hart
Robert Hartmann & Mel Welsh
Therese Hartmann
Nancy Hawkins
Nancine Hayden
Laura Healy
Haylee Heller
Gail Hercher
Shauna Hermes
Bill Hessell & Dawn Rosalind
Mark & Susan Hibberd
Anna Lee Hicks
Richard Hiltner
James Hines
Barbara J. Hoffman
Heather & Michael Holden
Ariana Holland
Roy Hooper
James & Donna Horswell
Ann Horton & Fred Line
Carolyn Ann Hottle
Carolyn M. Huestis
Roy Hulsebus & Lori Corradi
John Hume
Yu-hsun Hung
Alison Huyett
Willa Irwin
Tamara Iwerks
& Daniel Webster
Christy & Don Jackson
Jim & Susan Jackson
Chester & Bernadette Jagiello
Ann James
Carol Janelle
Janet & John Owens
Jaspa
Karen & Josiah Jenkins
Thomas & Antonia Jirovsky
Daniel Johnson
Marvin and Anne Johnson
Michelaina Johnson
Julianne Faye Johnston
Linda & Zoe Jordan
Sholom Joshua
June & Michael Juett
Anna Julien
Julie Kaneko Hall
Ame Kaplan
Patrick & Sarah Karinja
Lanny & Rondia Kaufer
Rick Kaylor
Dolores Keith
Diana Kelly
Lyndsey Kenefick
Jan & Marc Key
Nancy Klassen
Lora Kline
Nancy Kochevar & Michael Lurie
Soheila Kolahi
Kathleen & Raul Kottler
Roz & Steve Kraus
Hope Kremer
Amy Kunze
Karen Laing
Luci’s Trail at the Valley View Preserve - Photo by Brendan Cleak of One Apparatus
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS
In the field, in the office, at events, and wherever else we need help—our amazing volunteers put in 4,214 hours last year! We are so grateful for every minute you take to help us conserve Ojai. You make it possible for us to do all that we do and we are excited for another year with all of you!
Topa Topa Sponsors
Avocado Mattress LLC
Patagonia
REI
Ventura River Sponsors
Aqua-Flo Supply
El Segundo Brewing Company, LLC
Lorraine Lim Catering, Inc
Topa Topa Brewing Company
Ojai Meadows Sponsors
Brent Jacobs at Morgan Stanley
California Resources Corporation
Dr. David L. Garber, D.D.S
Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company
San Antonio Creek Sponsors
Barnhart & Barnhart Insurance
Channel Islands Sportfishing
Derby & Derby, Inc.
High on Kennels
In the Field
Kerry Miller Designer & Builder, Inc.
Laughing Dog Ranch LLC
Meiners Oaks Ace Hardware
Meridian Design Construction
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
Peak Power Yoga & Wellness
Riverview Ranch
SC&A Insurance Services LLC
Thomas E. Malley Law Office
West Coast Air Conditioning
Sulphur Mountain Sponsors
Alco Plumbing
Azu
Dr. Battier Vet Clinic
California Solar Electric
Compass and Nail, Inc.
Dreamcatcher Animal Sanctuary
Firestick Pottery
McDaniel Insurance Services
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai Valley Brewery
Ojai Valley Garden Club
Rabobank
Rains
Vitality Fitness Ojai
In-Kind Sponsors
BioResource Consultants
bITvision
J.Björk
Michael Lommel –
ClarityWebworks.co
Ojai Quarterly
Ojai Valley Directory
Shelter Social Club
Thank you to all of our Business Sponsors for your generosity!
Most Liked Photos of the Year
Kara Lakes
Ken Lakes
John, Reese & Brianna Lamar
Lynda Lang
Kris Langabeer
Jeff Lantor
Peter Larramendy
Jill & Evan Lashly
Kim Maxwell & Patrick Lashly
Mary & Mark Latker
Linda Laughner
Gerard Leahy
Ken Leandro
Janet LeCroy
David & Pamela Lee
Kashi & Jennifer Lee
Susan Leech
Eddie & Larry Leonard
Paul Lepiane
Greg & Martha Lepine
Laurie Lerner
Solveig Listerud
Callie Little
Mary Looby
Gary Lowery
Suzanne Lugotoff
Claudia & Drew Lurie
Beth Lyons
Thomas Macias
Jacob Mackey
Dr. Ian & Ginny MacLean
Sharon Madonna
Carolyn Maeder
Brad & Maria Marcus
Anna Mari
Pat Marion
Rocio Mariposa
Tia & Pat Marshall
Trevor & Monica Marshall
Jose Marte
Bernard Martin
Elaine Martinez
Carrie Martinsson
Drew & Kris Mashburn
Mary Jane McCall
Joyce McCarthy
Anne McCauley & Joseph Padula
Wendy McCobb
Warren McConnell
Susan McCord-Neufeld
Heather McDougle
Heidi & Austin McElvaney
Kathryn McGinnis
Thomas & Kathleen McGowan
Mark McIntire
Cathy McNease
Teresa Meehan
Lisa & Robert Meeker
Peter Meertens
Larry & Elizabeth Memel
Theresa & Cesar Mendoza
Viollette Menefee
Dr. Frances Merkley
Linda & Robert Meyer
Kip Mikler
Cookie & Bill Miley
Mark Miller
Jerry Millstein & Jill Penkus
Mister Softee of Southern
California
Judy Mize
Paul Gibbons
& Heather Mohan-Gibbons
Tiffany & Siddhartha Moises
Jane Montague
Jim & Susan-Marie Moody
Cathy Moon
Nomi Morris
Bill & Maggie Mors
Randy Mudge
Cindy & Lynn Mullins
Everett ‘Doc’ & Zoe Murdock
Tim Nafziger & Charletta Erb
David & Barbara Nakada
Nature’s Studio Photography
Maria Elena Nava
Elaine Needham
David & Marilyn Neuman
Lauren Nichols
Michele Nichols
Ashley Nielsen & Nicholas Mang
Jennifer & Richard Niles
Marilyn Clay Noad
Diane Noda
Evert Nygren
Steve Offerman
Ojai Quarterly
Ojaiultradan
Caren Olsen
Judy Owens
Christina Pages
William & Carol Palladini
Jim Parker
Linda Parks
Francesca Pascolini
Paul & Carol Belser
Leslie, Glenn, & Alex Paxton
Rosemary Payne
Kelsey Perry
Nancy & Glenn Perry
Zoe Petroff
Brian Kimball Pidduck
Robert Porter
& Sara MacCracken
Judy & David Poultney
Guru Prasad
Emily Prather
Chip Presbrey
Stephen & Ruby Pronovost
Christina Quayle
Hope-Carolyn Quentzel
Tom Rambo
Paul Ramirez
Sarah Raskin
Ramsay Rayner
Sylvia & Shlomo Raz
Lucy & Peter Read
Elaine Reasor
Don & Sue Reed
Rich Reid
Tanja Reutimann
Sallie G. Reynolds
Richard (Drew) Rhone
Rhonda Richey
Jesse Ridenour
Liesel Rigsby
Margaret Ringnalda
Curt E. Rischar
Loretta Robertson
& Darrell Ziegler
Tom & Vickie Robertson
Rock & Water Creations, Inc.
Richard & Sharon Rockefeller
Lindsey & Dylan Roddick
Vanessa Rogers
Herbert & Charlie Rogove
Dave, Hilary, & Lucas Romero
Barbara Rose
Lee & Katherine Rosenboom
Judy Ross
Randall & Renee Roth
Royal Cleaners
Kate Russell
Karen Sama
Joan Samara
Bob & Heather Sanders
Ariana Saraha
Martha Saxe
Ruth Sayre
James Schipper & Rachel Miller
Anamaria Schmid
Kristi Schoeld & Neil Jorgensen
Diane & Allen Schoer
Anne Schubert-Reyes
Dietrich Schuhl
Colin & Emily Scibetta
Marleen Seegers
Andrew & Carmen Seligman
Stephen & Sandra Selwyn
Sespe Farm Management
Tim & Lucinda Setnicka
John & Joan Sherfey
Dmitri Siegel & Woodwyn Koons
Daniel Silver
Linda & Charles Simon
Rosemarie Singer
Glenn Skankey
Charles Slosberg
Sharlene Smartt
Gail Smith
Graham Smith
Kathleen Smith
Kathreen Smith
Kristen Smith
Stacy Smith
Barbara & Charlie Snyder
Kathryn Soares
Jenny Song
Peggy Spellman
Kathleen Morris
Left: Valley View Preserve by Justin Lucia Middle: OVLC receiving a grant from Patagonia Right: Ventura River Preserve by Nathan Wickstrum
Trekking Company
Charles & Jo Spence
Jane Spiller
William Spina
Lucia St.George
Brian Stafford
Dee Reid & Jeff Starkweather
Stephenie Steger
Martha Bo Stevenson
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Please join the OVLC in welcoming Ursula Ruiz as our new office manager and bookkeeper. Ursula was born and raised in the Ojai Valley. After graduating Nordhoff High School, Ursula ventured off to the city of Los Angeles to study at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise where she graduated with a degree in Visual Communications. Since then, she has worked in account clerk roles, working upwards and moving into financial management and later to become the Controller of a Plush Company while obtaining her Accounting Degree from Ventura College. She has worked for small businesses, startups and some global brands and more recently in the private sector such as Disney. During that time, she’s seen some really good accounting systems and some terrifyingly bad ones too.
Since 2010, Ursula has been using her expertise to help a variety of clients with all aspects of their accounts and systems. Ursula moved back to Ojai with her husband and son. When she isn’t looking at financial statements you will catch her baking up a storm, studying for her Hybrid JD, or hiking with her husband and son.
In FY18, over 600 people attended our All About Ojai programs and docent-led hikes and tours, 25 California Naturalists graduated, and over 1,700 people attended Mountainfilm on Tour—we are grateful to connect with so many in the community!
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HHL Foundation
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IBM Matching Grants Program
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& Chris Toland
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& Sam Ervin
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The Ojai Cook
Ojai Farmers Market
Ojai Valley Family
Medicine Group
Ojai Valley Woman’s Club
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Tania & Tobias Parker
Tobias Parker -
General Contractor
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Photo by Marc Alt
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& John Oldach
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Yueni Zander
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& Eddie Burgess
Jeffrey Zurofsky
Anonymous
Stewards $250+
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Lincoln & Sheila Anderson
Susan Anderson
Arne Anselm
& Michelle Velderrain
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Barbara Balderman
Maria & Tyler Barrell
Adam & Loree Berry
Allison Binkowski
Mike Sullivan & Melissa Bishop
Thomas Bishop
Mike & Joanne Caldwell
Ray Castellino
& Charlotte Janus
Lyn Chernis
Kenneth & Sarah Cluff
Dave & Beth Cohen
Ed & Linda Colby
Chip & Lori Collins
The C.R.E.W.
Robert Davis
Dick & Kris DeVillers
Jessica Donahue
Sherri Drifka
Tim & Maraya Droney
Janis Emhardt
Katherine & Glenn Erickson
Marsha & Paul Fonteyn
Brian & Christine Ford
Ann Framson
Friend’s Ranch
John GalaskaBeCalm of Ojai
GFWC Oak View Women’s Club
Andrew Gilman
Adriana Goddard
Lisa Griffiths & Sylvia Dizon
Hans & Annika Gruenn
Jo-Anne & Harold Guy
Ara Guzelimian
Julie Hahn
John N. Hall
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Angela Heald
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Heritage Financial
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Lupine growing in Wills Canyon after the Thomas Fire by Nathan Wickstrum
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& Diane Zusman
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Sara, Grace, & Mary Moses
Paul E. Niedringhaus
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Peter K. Noone*
Tim & PJ Norian
Ruric & Gwen Nye
Angela & Anthony Ocone
Ojai Blooms
Parker Jellison Realtor
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George Powell III
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Michael Taylor
Dana & Lindsey Thomas
Kyle & Kate Thompson
David & Mary Trudeau
Terry & Cricket Twichell
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The Vondriska Family
David Wappler
Michael Watling
David & Sylvia Weisz Family
Foundation recommended
by Judith A. Carroll
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Phil & Suzanne White
Peter & Debra Wilkens
Margaret & Duane Williamson
Jay & Pam Windsor
Champions $500+
ALCO Plumbing
AmazonSmile
Azu Restaurant
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Randy Banchik
& Jannell Greene-Banchik
Dr. Battier Vet Clinic
Cherie Beers
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Phillip Bradley
Anonymous
Bill Brothers & Susie Ault
John Davis & Lorraine Brown
Jerry & Linda Bruckheimer
California Solar Electric
Myrna Cambianica
Caravan Outpost
Char Man Brand Hot Sauce
Chevron Humankind Matching
Program
Danna & Julio Contreras
Ann & Peter Costigan
Stephen & Sheila Cox
Micahel Crooke & Amy Dozier
Noah Crowe
Duane Dammeyer
& Marty Bonvechio
Lanyard, Mary & Hannah Dial
Dreamcatcher Animal
Sanctuary
Scott Bevans
& Valerie Dykeman
Richard & Maddy Ehrman
Anne Fitzgerald & David Chase
Fred & Dana Fleet
Paul Fortune
The Fout Family
Arnold Friedman & Jan Decker
Dan & Betsy George
Harold Glenn
Julie Grist & Paul Holahan
Ojai Valley Brewery
Walter & Julia Hamann
Bill Hammond*
Pat & Larry Hartmann
Lawrence Hawley
Herring Law Group
Greg & Penny Herring
Risa Horowitz
Janet Jacobs
Jennifer Keeler
Glenda & Darrell Jones
Kerry & Ramona Ellison
Airdrie Martin Kincaid
David Loe
Linda L. Maigret
Mary Nelson Skincare
and Massage Studio
Jerry Maryniuk & Diane Bertoy
Christie Mattull
McDaniel Insurance Services
Michael & Julie McFadden
Doug & Mary Jo McLeod
Michal Mitchell
Dennis & Holly Mitchem
Shaun Mueller
Jane & Steve Murray
Network for Good
V. Noranbrock
Michael & Kathy Ogden
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai Valley Garden Club
Ojai Valley Inn
Betty & Maynard Olson
David Pacheco
Douglas & Angela Parker
Ronald & Linda Phillips
Alan & Jan Rains
Kay Renius
Laura & Guy Ring
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Ernie Roide
Stefanie & Myron Roth
Bryan Scordamaglia
Mary Natwick & Larry Scott
Darlene Patrick & Jim Selman
Michael Shapiro & Louise Sandhaus
David & Elizabeth Silva
Kira Sloane
Ron Stark
Julia Summers
Eliana Thacher
Mary Thompson & Don Higgins
Leanne & David Tilmont
Arthur & Judy Vander
George & Debbie Watson
Joan Hurak Welborn
Allan & Joyce West
Marc & Julia Whitman
Craig Wilson
Dan & Arlene Withrow
Terry & Cindy Wright
Claudia Wunderlich
Robert & Katy Zappala
Friends of the Ojai Valley $1,000+
Tucker & Phil Adams
American Hiking Society
Aqua-Flo Supply
Cory Auric
Axxess Ventura
Barnhart & Barnhart Insurance
Barbara Barry
Susan Bee
Kristen & Alan Bell
Mary Bergen
Boeing
Dan & Vicki Breen
Tom & Jacquelin Brobisky
John & Kathy Broesamle
Sandy Buechley
California Resources
Corporation
Channel Islands Sportfishing
Kay & Jack Chatowski
CIBC Private Wealth
Management, Lizabeth P. Fisher
Anne & Garrett Clifford
Alan & Leslie Connell
Karen Courington & Dan Lukasiewicz
Connie Eaton & William Hart
Roger & Pat Essick
Foggy morning on the Ventura River Preserve after the rain by Emmie Pinedo
Susan Foster
Dr. David & Cindy Garber
Sasha & Hanson Gifford
Jurgen & Gerry Gramckow
Green School Collective
Greyfox Investors LLC
Margot Griswold
Dave & Sally Hackel
Chris Hacker & Will Thomas
Wyatt & Claudia Harris
Gay & Kathlyn Hendricks
Bruce & Virginia Hibberd
High on Kennels - Fred Presson
Katherine Holden
& Tom Atherton
Richard & Vicki Holgate
Intel Corporation
Brian Johnson
David & Deborah Junod
Joan Kemper
Ruth Lasell & Bob Bonewitz
Caroline Lieber
Loebl Family Fund
Lorraine Lim Catering, Inc
David Magney
Law Office of
Thomas E. Malley
Craig Marcus
Bruce Mason
Alice & Richard Matzkin
Siobhan McDevitt
Stuart Meiklejohn & Mary Ann O’Connor
Meiners Oaks Ace Hardware
Donna & Ted Miller
The John J. Moller
Family Foundation
Lawren Howell & Kris Moller
Michael Newkirk & Olivia Garfield
Carol Nicholson
Niels & Robin Nyborg
Ojai Valley Trail
Riding Company
Ann & Harry Oppenheimer
James & Wendy Osher
Vera & Juergen Pahl
Peak Power Yoga & Wellness
OVLC TRAIL 101
Do you want to hike in the Ojai Valley but aren’t quite sure where to start? Try Trail 101! These are guided hikes on our preserves with trained docents. Not only will you get to explore OVLC trails, you’ll also learn about the plants, wildlife, and history of the preserve.
March 16, 12 pm
Ojai Meadows Preserve: Wildflower Walk
April 6, 8 am
Ojai Meadows Preserve: Birds & Natural History
April 12, 10 am
Ojai Meadows Preserve: Wildflower Walk
April 27, Time TBA
Ventura River Preserve: Wills Canyon to El Nido
Meadow
June 18, 8:30 am
Ventura River Preserve: Details TBA
More events will be listed. Dates subject to change. Check ovlc.org/events for current information and to register. These are free events. Space is limited.
Julie Rischar
Riverview Ranch
Joe Rohde & Mel Malmberg
Larry Rose & Lisa Larramendy
Alissa & Rob Russell
Alan & Carol Saltzman
SC&A Insurance Services LLC
Evander Schley
Amy Schneider
Shelley Scott
Liza Shapiro & Nigel Stephens
Justin Shipp & Sara Masterson
Lisa Smith
So Hum Foundation
Mike & Erika Swimmer
Robert Tallyn & Betsy Bachman
Terra Verde Environmental
Jim & Barbara Tipton
Tonya Peralta Real
Estate Services, Inc
Topa Topa Brewing Company
Marcy & Steve Toscher
Union Bank Foundation
Nancy Vaniotis
Roger & Kathryn Wachtell
The Walt Disney
Company Foundation
Deric & Barbara Washburn
West Coast Air Conditioning
Huora L. Williams
Blake & Susanne Wilson
Oliver Wilson & Kaarina Tienhaara
Wonderful Giving Anonymous
Guardians of the Ojai Valley $5,000+
Lucila E. Arango & Sandy Fee
Avocado Mattress LLC
George E. Berg & Gail Topping
Carol Bishop
Bruce & Marilyn
Wallace Foundation
Allen & Marilyn Camp
Jim & Becky Campbell
Mary M Downer
Otis & Bettina Chandler
Foundation
Cynthia & Byron Grant
Andrew & Judith Gustafson
Kitty & Johnny Johnston
Jerry Jones*
Charles W. Millard, III*
Mario & Therese Molina
Patagonia
Patagonia.com
Pfizer Foundation
Matching Gifts Program
REI
Val Schorre*
Jill & Bill Shanbrom
Al Stroberg & Betsy Patterson
Barbara Sunderland
Jakob & Marianne Vos
Tom & Esther Wachtell
Anonymous * Deceased
Valley View Preseve by J. Lucia Images
Ojai, CA
PO Box 1092 • Ojai, CA 93024
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 16
All About Ojai: The Buzz About Bees with Dr. Ruben Alarcon, CSUCI
March 9
Womens Adventure Film Tour & Women in the Wild Events
March 16
All About Ojai: Wildlife Tracking Class with the Ventura Tracking Club
March 16
OVLC Trail 101: Ojai Meadows Preserve
March 20
Women in Conservation Panel at REI Oxnard
March 30
Stewardship Director Hike & Picnic with Brendan Taylor, limit 12, $15 fee
April 6
OVLC Trail 101: Ojai Meadows Preserve
April 12
OVLC Trail 101: Ojai Meadows Preserve
April 13
Native Plant Sale at the Ojai Meadows Preserve Nursery on Besant Road
April 27
OVLC Trail 101: Ventura River Preserve
For the most up-to-date information about OVLC events visit ovlc.org/events
Women in the Wild Events
March 9—Space is limited—RSVP today
• Sun Salutations with Peak Power Yoga
• Trail Building for Everyone
• Women’s Backcountry Skills with REI
• Kids in the Meadow
• Girls Gone Wild(flower) Hike
• Walking Meditation