OPEN SPACES
The newsletter of the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Roger Essick President
Sandy Buechley Vice President
Martha Groszewski Treasurer
Stefanie Coeler Secretary
Bill Brothers
Fiona Hutton
Phil Moncharsh
Tonya Peralta
Larry Rose
Lu Setnicka
Sarah Sheshunoff
Cari Shore
STAFF
Tom Maloney Executive Director
Tania Parker Deputy Director
Brendan Taylor Director of Field Programs
Dan Pizano Operations Director
Vivon Crawford Restoration Program Director
Xena Grossman Development Manager
Nathan Wickstrum Communications & Outreach Manager
Adam Morrsion Volunteer & Events Coordinator
Christine Gau Land Protection Specialist
Carrie Drevenstedt Development Database Coordinator
Linda Wilkin Land Steward
Sophie McLean Native Plant Specialist
Rhett Walker Restoration Field Crew
Wyatt McLean Nursery Assistant
Mission: To protect and restore the natural landscapes of the Ojai Valley forever.
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Cover photo by Nathan Wickstrum
$100,000 GIVE OR GET MUDDY CHALLENGE UNLOCKED!
Thanks to your unwavering support, we surpassed our ambitious goals in the $100,000 Give or Get Muddy Challenge
GIVE
We received over $80,000 in donations, unlocking an $80,000 match from an exceptionally generous donor.
GET MUDDY
41 new individuals volunteered in March, unlocking Allen and Marilyn Camp’s remarkable contribution of $20,000
THANK YOU
We are humbled by our community’s generous contributions.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Throughout the pandemic it became abundantly clear that OVLC’s preserves provide a vital source of solace and emotional resilience to our community. We received numerous heartfelt testimonials from folks all over the valley about how important a certain preserve was to their emotional well-being during lockdowns, cancellations, and travel restrictions.
Well, it is now clear that the community has emerged as a source of resilience for OVLC’s preserves! The outstanding and inspiring response to our “Give or Get Muddy” campaign provides an unmitigated statement that you view the preserves as an asset worth investing in!
This year’s rains caused significant damage to OVLC’s trails, but thanks to the hard work of OVLC Land Steward Linda Wilkin, Assistant Land Steward Keith Brooks, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, many of the trails have been repaired and reopened. The “Give or Get Muddy” campaign, which encouraged volunteers to join OVLC’s land stewardship staff in repairing the trails, was a huge success. Volunteers worked tirelessly to repair the damage, providing invaluable support to Linda and Keith in the often thankless work of keeping the trails clear and safe.
In guiding these efforts, OVLC has also benefited greatly from the expertise of Brendan Taylor, who has led trail crews all over the U.S. Brendan’s re-routed trails have held up noticeably better than many of the “legacy” trails he inherited, thanks to his deep experience in designing trails to withstand the effects of flooding rains. If you see OVLC re-routing a trail, there is definitely a purpose behind it—please honor the new route!
Of course, Brendan, Linda, and Keith’s dedication to the stewardship of OVLC lands and trails is made possible by you, our generous donors. In response to the winter’s damage, a couple of very generous lead donors made the “Give of Get Muddy” match possible. Their example has resulted in OVLC’s most successful spring fundraising drive ever! Thank you!
This spring has made it abundantly clear that land trusts like OVLC are rooted in their communities. While the trails have been reopened, there remain numerous sites that require attention. However, thanks to the leadership of OVLC’s stewardship staff, and the unwavering dedication of our volunteers, this work remains a shining example of the community’s love for the land.
Speaking of community and love, the OVLC community is about to feel a bit diminished. Xena Grossman and family are headed out on a round-the-world adventure, so she’ll be leaving the staff in early June. Xena has been an outstanding, dedicated, and invaluable contributor to OVLC’s success. Her contributions have so many facets that it is nearly impossible to detail them in a note. For example, we don’t know where we will turn for clever campaign ideas like “Give or Get Muddy!” Thanks and bon voyage Xena and family!
Tom Maloney, Executive Director
FAREWELL TO XENA!
If you are reading this, it is likely that you have been a regular reader of our newsletters and emails. For the past seven and a half years, nearly everything that you have read from the OVLC has been edited, proofread, or written by our esteemed Development Manager, Xena Grossman.
Initially hired to assist with OVLC’s database, Xena’s role quickly evolved into so much more. Over the years, she has held a multitude of responsibilities, from editor, writer, event manager, database manager (Salesforce) fundraiser, grant manager, volunteer coordinator, keeper of the Ilvento Preserve, and mailing party leader extraordinaire—Xena has helped us with it all!
So, it is with mixed emotions that we will be saying goodbye to Xena in June. She, her husband Juan Sanchez, and their daughter Sierra will be embarking on a 14-month journey around the world while Juan takes a sabbatical from the Thacher School. While we are excited for their next adventure, we know that OVLC and our community will deeply miss Xena’s presence.
Xena has been an invaluable asset to our organization, and her contributions to our mission have been nothing short of remarkable. Her creativity and cleverness shine through in so many of our communications, from her ingenious OVLC holiday-themed
songs to our most successful appeal ideas, like the “New Housing in Ojai” campaign and the recent “Give or Get Muddy Challenge.” She has helped the OVLC launch its fundraising to new levels, and we have seen her success with the growing number of donors and those of you who continue to renew your support each year.
In addition to her professional contributions, Xena’s compassion and concern for everyone around her, including those who receive OVLC’s communications, has helped our organization remain mindful and moderate in everything we do. Her balanced and fair ideals are something we will strive to uphold in all our future endeavors.
Xena won’t be away from Ojai forever and we know that she will continue to make a positive impact in whatever she chooses to pursue when she returns. We are proud (and have benefited!) to have been a part of her journey.
We invite you to join us in thanking Xena for her years of dedicated service to OVLC and in celebrating her many achievements. We wish her all the best in her next chapter and look forward to staying connected with her as a valued member of our community.
RESTORATION
If you have recently visited the Ojai Meadows Preserve, you may have noticed some changes in the eucalyptus grove. The grove was impacted by severe storms this winter, resulting in more than 15 eucalyptus trees toppling over. These incidents raised concerns regarding the safety of preserve users. In order to address these concerns, Land Steward Linda Wilkin enlisted the expertise of arborist, Jan C. Scow to conduct a thorough survey of the eucalyptus grove. Scow’s survey findings revealed that out of the 121 eucalyptus trees in the grove, 49 of them exhibited potential safety issues. These 49 trees displayed problems such as leaning, at risk of whole tree failure, and signs of decline that are likely associated with root disease and decay. Some of these trees also showed signs of sulfur fungus (Laetiporus gilbertsonii ), a known pathogen associated with eucalyptus tree failure.
After receiving Scow’s report, we took the next steps to work with biologists, Spencer Seale and San Geete to conduct the proper bird nesting surveys. These surveys confirmed that there were no active bird nests present in the grove. As a result of these findings, we made the decision to remove 27 of the 49 eucalyptus trees for the sake of public safety. The other 22 trees of the 49 were be left standing due to their heritage status and because their risk of falling on the trails is unlikely.
Removing the 22 eucalyptus trees not only addresses the potential safety hazards for preserve users, but also benefits
our local environment and native habitats. Eucalyptus trees are invasive species introduced from Australia, and their adaptation to our local climate creates intense competition with our native oaks and shrubs. Eucalyptus trees consume large amounts of water, outcompete native species, and create a serious fire hazard. Furthermore, eucalyptus leaves secrete oils in the soil that prevent other plants from growing around them, making it difficult for native shrubs and grasses to thrive. These oils are also highly flammable and can contribute to the spread of wildfire. With climate change fueling more severe drought and fires, the characteristics of eucalyptus pose an increasingly serious threat to our community’s climate resilience.
The recent storms have highlighted the dangers posed by these unhealthy trees. Many of them have been damaged or uprooted by the winds and rain, putting hikers and other preserve users at risk. We removed these trees as a proactive measure to both protect our preserve users, but also provide opportunity for native species to thrive. As we remove invasive species, we are matching this effort by planting hundreds of oak trees and native shrubs just across the path. Removal of these eucalyptus can be seen as a loss, or it can be seen as a commitment to community and climate resilience.
Vivon Crawford, Restoration Program Director
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
IN MEMORY OF
Hugo Ekback from Linda & Boris Chaloupsky
Jan Ferguson
On behalf of her love of hiking... from Jerry & Char Michaels
John G. Avildsen from Corrina Wright & Anthony Avildsen
John G. Bee, DVM from Susan Bee
Michele Briley from Mike Briley
Milton from Jill & Chris Borgeson
Pam Windsor
Sending you peace from Dana, Fred, Brenda, Bob, Steve, Denise, Sandi, Jake, Sarah, John, Tessa & Ben
IN HONOR OF
Bunny Byam
Happy Birthday!
from Allyn Wilde & Kathy LearyWilde, Adrienne Foster
Chuck Menzel
Happy Birthday!
Love, Rebecca and Sarah
Cristal & Nigel from William & Wendi Knox
Daren Magee aka Real Fun, Wow! from BANDITS Bandanas
David Paulson
Happy Birthday! Continue to enjoy the great natural resources in Ojai Valley. from Chip Paulson
Jody Cooper
Happy birthday and happy trails!
Wishing you many more years of walking in beauty. from Ruth & James Cooper
Happy Birthday!
from Bunny Kelley, Daniel Boggs, Jody Cooper, Julie Cook, Lavinia Baumhoff, Linda Halopoff, Lorie
Helman, Michele Hunt, Mitchell Drimmer, Richard Lagraff, Richard Pell, & Tina Volz-Bongar
Keith Brooks from Michael Callahan
Hilary Morefield & Bret Colman
Congratulations again!! We love you and hope you continue to make excellent memories in Ojai too. from Kylie Foo
Jeremy Patesel
Happy Birthday! from Adam Brown, Juanita Hannon, Noreen Patesel & Patricia Einstein
Kathryn Wolters
Happy Birthday! from Bruce Miller, Çok Güzel Cristobal, Ellen Meryweather, Francena Sherburne, James Browne, Katherine Tange-Dupre, Kathryn Wolters, Linda Hill, Martha Schipper-Wolters, Maureen Mcquinn, Morgana Krinsley, Sheila Thomasina Taylor, Stefanie Coeler, & Vicky Anderson
Kim Claus Michelle Senger We are so happy to be able to make donations in your names. Ojai is special and a place where our open spaces are appreciated and used by our local community.
Kindly - Jes
Leslie Mayer from William & Wendi Knox
Lyn Summer
Happy Birthday! from Chris Morrow, Lorie Suyenaga, Michael Shapiro, & Pam Prince
Michael Shapiro from Anonymous
Sarah Tatham from Eva Haro
Scott Olson from The Olson Family Giving Fund
The wedding of Anson & Sharon Williams
Congratulations on your wedding day!
from Stan & Paula, Robin Gerber, Robert Kemper, Darlene Patrick & Jim Selman, Hank & Missy
The wedding of Lalé Welsh & Jon Drucker from Angela & Shawn Saeedian
Vivon Crawford from Jeannie & Walter Sedgwick
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STEWARDSHIP
TRAIL CHANGES SINCE THE 2023 STORMS
If you have visited the Ventura River Preserve since the January 9-10 storm, you are likely aware of the extensive changes caused by the flood. Regular visitors to the preserve may have also observed the impact on the trail system, as the region received over 15 inches of rain in less than 24 hours and more than 60 inches of rain in the Ventura River watershed so far this year, resulting in significant alterations.
Visiting the preserve itself isn’t the only way to see flood damage. By comparing the latest trail map with a pre-storm version, you can see the effects of flooding. For instance, near the center of the map, the West River Trail has straightened and moved away from the main stem of the river. A closer look at the Rice Canyon Trail will reveal a reroute near its western junction with the Kennedy Ridge Trail. Additionally, the trail leading to the swimming hole off of the Upper River Loop has vanished, along with the swimming hole itself.
Whether it was the main Ventura River forcing trails aside on the river bottom, or smaller tributaries necessitating reroutes in Rice
Canyon, water is always the main culprit in trail damage. Nothing is more destructive to trails on a regular basis than water. It blows out tread, washes hillsides onto trails, and cuts deep incised gullies right where trail users are intended to travel.
In the almost four months since the initial flood, and subsequent smaller atmospheric rivers, we have been working hard to repair the trail system and implement measures to reduce the likelihood of future flood damage from rain. Our main focus is to make the trails as water-resistant as possible. For example, we relocated the West River Trail away from the thalweg of the Ventura River, and rerouted Rice Canyon Trail to minimize the number of creek crossings. Where we can’t move the trail out of the water’s path, we channeled the water away from the trail. To achieve this, we installed a series of ditches uphill from the trail tread in several areas, such as Kennedy Ridge Trail and Wills Canyon Trail, to capture and divert the water before it reaches the trail. Additionally, we added more water bars made of wood or rock across all trails. These small barriers capture water flowing down the trail and direct it away, preventing erosion of the trail tread.
Along many of the trails, you may notice diagonal water bars that look similar to other perpendicular structures called check steps. Unlike water bars, check steps don’t drain water; instead, they prevent erosion and soil loss on the trail. We need check steps in some areas because it’s not always possible to move the trail away from water. However, check steps aren’t always the solution. Specifically, we are unable to relocate our trails away from the Ventura River at crossing points. The preserve’s three trailheads are situated on the east side of the river, whereas the majority of the trail network is located on the west side. As a result, we must cross the river to access most of the trails. Unfortunately, this means we must acknowledge that trail crossings will inevitably be washed away. To minimize damage in the future, we take a simple approach by manually clearing rocks to create the shortest, most direct path across the river. This reduces the overall distance the trail passes through areas that will likely be damaged in future floods.
However, even this seemingly simple task of creating short, straight rock-lined paths requires a monumental amount of labor. On January 12, just two days after the storm, and continuing to this day, we have been continuously hosting half-day volunteer projects to care for the trail system. During this time, 397 volunteers have contributed 1,669 hours of work to trail repair. These numbers do not even account for the additional volunteer help we’ve received for restoration projects, which are also facing
their own challenges due to the excessive growth of weeds fueled by the heavy rainfall.
It’s not just our volunteers out there either. We’ve also partnered with the Ojai Concerned Resources and Environmental Workers (The C.R.E.W.). Throughout February and March, The C.R.E.W. worked tirelessly, creating drainage ditches, clearing rocks, removing fallen trees, and rerouting trails. So far, they’ve contributed 919 hours to the effort.
While OVLC efforts were bolstered by the combined efforts of volunteers and The C.R.E.W., our trail repairs are far from finished. Significant trail blowouts still exist on Orange Grove Trail and the back of Rice Canyon Trail, requiring heavy equipment for repair. Additionally, the excessive weed growth from the rain is affecting not only our restoration sites but also the trails themselves. This means that our work will continue throughout the spring, summer, and beyond. However, with the help of our dedicated community of volunteers and partners at The C.R.E.W., we are confident that we can restore and enhance our trail system, making it more resilient in the face of future climate change-induced weather events. If you’re interested in learning more about our trail improvements and want to help protect them, please consider signing up for a volunteer project at ovlc.org/volunteer!
Brendan Taylor, Director of Field Programs
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
EMMA NATHAN — OVLC VOLUNTEER CREW LEAD
Emma Nathan started volunteering at the start of 2022. Over the past year and a half, she has logged more than 170 hours of volunteer work and recently became one of our first Volunteer Crew Leads. We are proud to highlight Emma’s contributions to the OVLC, in an interview she had with Land Steward, Linda Wilkin.
Hello, Emma! Thank you for meeting with me today. Can you tell me a little about yourself? What do you do for work and what are your hobbies?
My day job is software engineering. I spend my days in front of a computer, but my personal interests are quite the opposite. I love going out and hiking, camping, and spending as much time outside as possible. Living in Ojai makes that really accessible.
Tell me a little about your past volunteering experience and what inspired you to initially start volunteering with OVLC?
My volunteer work started in college when I co-founded a community garden, which was a really fun way to bring the community together and to work on something that wasn’t the focus of my studies. I also spent a lot of time getting involved with mutual aid during the pandemic. My inspiration for volunteering with OVLC started with a New Year’s resolution to get more involved with the community. I literally just googled, “volunteer opportunities Ojai”, and OVLC came up right at the top. It was super easy to sign up. All I had to do was check off all of the boxes of things I would be interested in doing. Then I started getting the trail work emails.
What was your first volunteer event and what motivated you to continue volunteering?
My first event was sand bagging (installing a temporary turnpike trail structure) the Foothill Fox connector. It was such a muddy, physical day and it was so much fun! I was learning so much from people like Rob Young on that Saturday morning, and it was just amazing to see people come together and make decisions that would impact how people use the trails. I love the community. The kindness and camaraderie among everyone who participates in these events played a significant role in my decision to continue volunteering. It’s truly remarkable how we all share a common goal of making a positive impact and leaving this cherished place in a better state than we found it. This sense of shared purpose
creates a special bond and motivates me to keep dedicating my time and efforts towards this meaningful cause.
Tell me about becoming a Volunteer Crew Lead. Could you provide some insights into the process of getting started?
I remember you approached me and asked if I would be interested in crew leading. It was an immediate yes! I was just really excited to facilitate the work I love to do so much. But I also didn’t have a ton of experience, so I was a little nervous. Everyone at OVLC was really supportive and there were a lot of resources available. I dedicated time to reading books that were kindly lent to me by OVLC. I learned a ton just through reading. The other volunteer crew leads were also new, so we would pair up and figure things out together. One aspect that surprised me when starting out as a crew lead is that it involves less physical labor compared to being a regular volunteer. Instead, a significant portion of my time is dedicated to ensuring the safety of the crew members and capturing those wonderful before-and-after shots, allowing everyone to see the progress we are making. It’s been a different perspective for me, but I love every second of it.
What is one of your favorite memories while volunteering with OVLC?
I really love National Trails Day, because so many people come out and it’s really fun to see all of our volunteers together on the same day. Last year, I led a project on Luci’s Trail and it was a super fun experience to have both new and really experienced volunteers working together. Plus, the added bonus of having a big party afterwards was the icing on the cake!
What are your thoughts about the recent storm events and the damage caused to the trail systems?
It is evident that the impacts of climate change are increasingly prevalent and that we can expect more frequent occurrences of such events in the future. As a result, our trail systems will undoubtedly be affected, necessitating increased maintenance efforts. To address these challenges, the ongoing support and dedication of volunteers (as we have seen since January) will be crucial. Acknowledging the inevitability of these changes, it becomes even more vital to ensure that our community continues to rally together, just as we have been, to safeguard and preserve our trail systems for the benefit of all.
One of the most awe-inspiring aspects has been witnessing the participation of numerous volunteers, including many new volunteers, who recognized the closure of the trails and took action to restore them. It has been truly remarkable to observe individuals, who utilize these trails, stepping up to help reopen them. It’s been
an incredible testament to the community’s growing involvement and commitment to protecting the land we all love.
Is there anything you are most proud of accomplishing post storm?
When we finished the river crossing off of Oso Trailhead, it meant that the trails were officially back in business. It felt really good to know that everyone had access to trails again!
Do you have any message or words of encouragement for the community?
The introduction of volunteer opportunities on Sundays is an exciting development. If you share my preference for Sunday mornings as the ideal time for volunteer work, I invite you to join me out there! Let’s come together and make a positive impact on our trails. See you on Sundays!
Lastly, what would you say to someone who is thinking of volunteering but is on the fence about it?
We don’t bite! Just give it a shot. It’s one morning of your life and you might really enjoy it!
Emma, thank you for your dedication to volunteering with OVLC. Your commitment and contributions have made a significant impact on our organization and the communities we serve. Thank you for your invaluable support!
IT’S UNBELEAFABLE
How many of us think about grass on a daily basis? Not many I expect, and yet it occupies our culture in so many facets. We eat their seeds and sneeze from their pollen. We look at the verdant mountains of their green hue and observe the wind wolves that use them to travel the hillsides, carving a path through the rolling mounds of California. We pull their roots from our gardens, and their burs from our socks. It is an ever-present lifeform that we exist with.
The last few seasons, as I have keyed out their species tirelessly during the only time of year when they flower, I have gained an appreciation for the Poaceae family. A simple family, in which we tell them apart by their shy enclosed flowers or the joints in which they grow from.
One grass in particular has occupied my dreams, purple needlegrass or Stipa pulchra. I am sure many of you know it– it may have nodded to you with its purple inflorescence at the Ojai Meadows Preserve or between the openings in chaparral along the foothills. It is a bunch grass that can live up to 200 years. Too often we think of only trees lasting this long, but the grasses that are here have watched the many generations of flora and fauna. It is a species extremely compatible with other plants and animals. It is the everlasting home for insects and rodents, and the trailblazer
in disturbed and exposed areas between chaparral and woodlands. Our local Stipa is the host for countless other plants. Both rare and common flowering bulbs and annuals settle between the grasses, creating a compassionate and breathing meadow. Beneath the soil, the creature’s roots travel down 20 feet in which they help anchor the earth and regulate water absorption and distribution.
And yet, the strong and resilient grass (along with the living things that depend on it) have dwindled more and more as we have encroached into its habitat, or introduced aggressive species that compete for its niche. I tell you this not to spark any fear or sense of loss, though those are feelings that I experience as I write this. But I hope to call attention. OVLC has a special meadow, the El Nido Meadow, that is an offshoot of Will’s Canyon Trail. This year the flowers are exploding from the winter systems. I hope you all can witness this quiet splendor this year.
And as we have watched the meadow flower this season, with that comes seed, that we will propagate and spread throughout the valley through the means of restoration.
Sophie McLean, Native Plant Specialist
UPCOMING EVENTS
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
OVLC is hosting National Trails Day® on June 3. This is the perfect opportunity to get out in nature with the people you love, give back to the trails that bring us together, and make sure no one is left out.
Our National Trails Day® volunteer projects are fit for all ages and skill levels. We encourage you to invite the whole family! Save the date!
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION POOL PARTY
As part of National Trails Day, we are hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Pool Party at our Ventura River Steelhead Preserve on June 3 from 12:30-5:30 pm to recognize all of the hard work of our volunteers over the past year. All OVLC volunteers, including new volunteers at National Trails Day, are invited to attend the party. We will provide cold drinks, delicious food, good music, and a mountain of gratitude. All you need to bring is a swim suit and a towel. We hope you can join us, and thank you again for contributing your time, energy, and skills to the OVLC!
RIVER BOTTOM SESSIONS: VOLUME V
Join us on Sunday, June 11 from 1-7 pm at Las Palmas de Ojai for the continuation of the River Bottom Sessions, a concert series to benefit OVLC! River Bottom Sessions: Volume V will be hosted by proud OVLC business sponsor, Las Palmas de Ojai at their gorgeous river bottom facility with opening sets starting at 2pm featuring Chris Murphy & local sibling duo Van Allen Twins. Headliners for the evening, back by popular demand, will be Cubensis!
MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR
Save the date! We are hosting our 9th annual Mountainfilm on Tour at Ojai Valley School Lower Campus on Saturday, September 16. The return of the big event last year was glorious and we can’t wait to bring the epic films from the Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride to Ojai once again.
Under the Open Sky—a night of wining, dining, films, and more will be held on Friday, September 15 at the Ventura River Steelhead Preserve. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night under the stars!
Tickets on sale July 1, 2023
THANKS TO LAST YEAR’S KEY SPONSORS ®
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TAKE ADVANTAGE of your employer’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 even match your gifts 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.
