Discover the art of observation and deepen your connection with nature through journaling! Join the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy (OVLC) and fellow nature enthusiasts for a guided journey into the world of nature journaling.

Together, we’ll explore one of OVLC’s stunning preserves, using prompts to document our observations—whether through sketches, written reflections, or creative expressions of your choice. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from others, exchange ideas on journaling techniques, and appreciate the science and beauty of the natural world.

No artistic experience? No problem! Nature journaling is for everyone, whether you're an experienced artist, a budding scientist, or simply curious about the world around you. Bring your favorite journal and tools, and let’s explore nature’s wonders together!

Beneath your feet lies columns of history like pages in a book. Layers of sand and silt like text illustrate an ever evolving landscape. Creating the basis of our ecosystems, soils are composed in mosaics of features whose characters have been expressed for millions of years. In rhythmic harmony with the soil, plants swiftly arose from the textured ground and cultivated a biodiverse foundation for life.

Join OVLC's Sophie McLean (Native Plant Specialist and Nursery Manager) and Martin Schenker (Restoration Field Crew Manager) as they decipher the clues found within the earth and dive into the dynamics of life that have shaped our existence.

Join OVLC's Native Plant Specialist, Sophie McLean, for a native plant watering workshop. Learn the basics of native plant watering - when to water, how much to water, how often to water, and which plants to water. We will focus in particular on watering native gardens during the summer months. Leave this workshop with a plan for watering (or not watering) your native garden this summer.