OJAI VALLEY L AND C ONSERVANCY
Protecting your views, trails, water and wildlife
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With sincere joy and excitement I am writing to introduce myself as the new Director of Advancement for the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy. Like you, our supporters, I share a deep fondness for the Ojai Valley. As a kid in Ojai, I looked forward to the winter rains at this time of year. Hoping for rain days off from school (much like snow days elsewhere in the country) and knowing they would soon bring spring—a time when the poppies would bloom and our secret East End swimming hole would come alive again, daring us to jump into the cool blue pools from the towering rocks, or to swim under the rushing waterfall. Walking the barrancas to town, these wild lands made us feel like explorers in our own backyards. Later, attending The Thacher School, I learned to appreciate the open spaces and trails surrounding us. Venturing far back into the hills on my horse for hours, days, or even a week at a time, these hills became my second home. From Thacher, I went on to earn my degree in Forestry and Natural Resources Management from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but more recently I have been working in graphic design and communications. Joining the team here at the Land Conservancy, I am able to combine the various passions I have pursued over the years working towards a goal I truly believe in—protecting the Ojai Valley for current and future generations to enjoy. One of my biggest joys so far in my position here has been to spend time speaking with you, our members, talking about why you give to the Land Conservancy. Conversations of sharing our favorite things about Ojai from hiking trails to swimming holes, bird watching, wildlife sightings, incredible views, and ancient shady oaks—these exchanges are what I appreciate the Continued on next page
Note: New Seasonal Preserve Gate Hours Old Baldwin Road Trailhead - Open 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Oso Trailhead - Open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no gate hours at the Riverview Trailhead. The Ventura River Preserve has new reroutes on the Chaparral Crest Trail. Come out for a hike and enjoy the trails. Protecting your views, trails, water and wildlife
Ojai Valley Land Conservancy P.O. Box 1092 • Ojai, CA 93024 Office: 370 W. Baldwin Rd. A-4 Tel. 805-649-6852 • Fax 805-649-8913 info@ovlc.org • www.ovlc.org
Board of Directors
Don Reed, President Sandy Buechley, Vice President Cricket Twichell, Secretary Nathan Wallace, Treasurer Mary Bergen Roger Essick Margot Griswold Brian Holly Allan Jacobs Ann Oppenheimer Larry Rose Barbara Washburn
Staff Greg Gamble, Executive Director Brian Stark, Conservation Director Tania Parker, Director of Advancement Rick Bisaccia, Preserve Manager Marti Reid, Office Manager Lorraine Walter, Watershed Coordinator Ron Singer, Nursery Manager Todd Bertola, Restoration Field Crew Lauren Ward, Restoration Field Crew Lauren Cole, Restoration Field Crew Nick Tapia, Restoration Field Crew
www.ovlc.org