http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/ en Copyright 2010 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:53:56 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss click here.]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/film_our_seeds_seeds_blong_yum.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/film_our_seeds_seeds_blong_yum.shtml Events Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:53:56 -0800 Bicycle advocacy groups are expanding, and a "Complete Streets" movement has blossomed in recent years, bringing together a broad coalition of citizen and environmental groups demanding more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly roads. Six states and more than 50 cities, counties, and metro regions have now enacted some form of Complete Streets legislation. Pedaling Toward Cleaner Cities By Alison Raphael, OneWorld US, May 13, 2008 What single silver bullet can simultaneously reduce air pollution and oil dependency, roll back urban congestion, and fight obesity? It's not a pill, nor a complicated formula concocted by the World Bank. People around the world are turning to bicycles by the millions, as governments rush to create incentives for the low-tech transport alternative to gas-guggling, smog-making, traffic jam-producing automobiles. ]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/pedaling_toward_cleaner_cities.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/pedaling_toward_cleaner_cities.shtml 5 - Transportation Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:21:33 -0800 I applaud John van Houten’s comments about the lack of support for cycling in the Ojai Valley. I am a long time resident and I have always been engaged by our community’s desire to preserve our quality of life and sustainability. As a cyclist I have been disappointed in our community’s lack of support. http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/letter_from_bicycle_advocate_l.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/letter_from_bicycle_advocate_l.shtml 5 - Transportation Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:23:44 -0800 Guest Editorial by John van Houten, M.D. The city of Ojai has made a concerted effort to become a “green” city in the past few years. However, it has ignored one very effective way to be more environmentally responsible, and that is by promoting cycling as an alternative form of transportation. Ojai is a haven for recreational cyclists and even pro level cycling teams due in large part to our beautiful terrain and agreeable year round weather. However, there is no support for cycling as a form of daily transportation. http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/its_about_the_bike_a_doctors_p.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/its_about_the_bike_a_doctors_p.shtml 5 - Transportation Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:09:15 -0800 Here is a quick look at the ten top reasons why bicycles are good!]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/ten_reasons_why_bicycles_are_g.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/ten_reasons_why_bicycles_are_g.shtml 5 - Transportation Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:50:16 -0800 On three Saturdays in November of 2009, community members and students from schools around the county began a collaborative effort to return the Ojai Creek that meanders through Libbey Park to its natural ecology and functioning state. Students, Coalition members, and the public are now being invited back to participate in the second phase of the project on Saturday, February 20, and the following Saturday, February 27. http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/the_ojai_creek_restoration_pro.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/the_ojai_creek_restoration_pro.shtml 7 - Watershed Events Home Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:47:11 -0800 Never tiring in its drive to educate, inform, and even entertain, the Ojai Valley Green Coalition is now presenting, in collaboration with the Ojai Valley Museum, the “Go Green, Ojai!” lecture series. http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/go_green_ojai_lecture_series.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/go_green_ojai_lecture_series.shtml 1 - Building/Construction Events Home Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:15:46 -0800 Ojai Valley Museum (www.ojaivalleymuseum.org), the Coalition is offering its “Go Green, Ojai!” exhibit to explore the many facets of sustainability that are vital to the health and well-being of the Ojai Valley community. ]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/go_green_ojai_an_interactive_f.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/go_green_ojai_an_interactive_f.shtml Events Home exhibit family fun Green interactive Museum Ojai Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:51:49 -0800 Download file • This Month’s Community Presentation: Our Seeds: Seeds Blong Yumi, a Film from the Seed Savers Network • We Welcome Three New Members of Our Board of Directors • Thinking in Green: On Resolving vs. Resigning • Last Two Weeks for “Go Green, Ojai!” • The Ojai Creek Restoration Project: Phase Two Set to Begin • Eek! So Much E-Waste! ]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/newsletter_feb_2010.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/02/newsletter_feb_2010.shtml Home Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:04:54 -0800 Fresh, which came to Ojai on Saturday, January 30, celebrates thinkers, businesspeople, and farmers across America who are reinventing our food system. The film offers a practical vision of healthier, sustainable alternatives. It features, among others, Joel Salatin, made famous by Michael Pollen’s bestseller The Omnivore’s Dilemma. The film was sponsored by the health foods company Nutiva in cooperation with the Ojai Valley Green Coalition, and was shown at the Ojai Theatre, 145 E. Ojai Avenue, at 4:30 p.m. Admission was $10. A discussion followed the film, and all were welcome to participate.]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/01/ovgc_presents_fresh_thinking_i.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2010/01/ovgc_presents_fresh_thinking_i.shtml Z-Archived Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:27:31 -0800 Download file In This Issue : * "Go Green, Ojai!" to Give a Look at Our Valley's Green Future * Electronics and Other "Universal Wastes" Don't Belong in the Trash - Bring Them to Our January E-Waste Event * The Many Benefits of Volunteering -- and of Membership * What's Going On in the Coalition Committees * The Green Coalition Welcomes the Ojai Economy Group into the Fold * The Ojai Creek Restoration Project: Phase One Is Near Completion, and a Success * A Report on Our 2nd Annual Holiday Light Exchange]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/12/december_2009_enewsletter.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/12/december_2009_enewsletter.shtml Z-Archived Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:26:10 -0800 Click Here If You Have Further Questions, Email Us At: membership@ojaivalleygreencoalition.org ]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/11/the_gift_that_keeps_giving_and.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/11/the_gift_that_keeps_giving_and.shtml Z-Archived Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:18:58 -0800 Join in the fun! Grow Food Party Saturday, November 14th 10:00 AM At the home of Susan Williams 950 a Woodland Ave #41 (go into park R onto first street L on last street) Contact phone number is: (805) 649-3037 This will be a time for all those who have received a garden all those who have assisted with a garden and all those who want a garden to get together and help another gardener grow!! Many hands make light work and happy hearts, especially when music, laughter, cooking, gratitude, children, elders, and a party atmosphere infuse the process. We will be sharing all kinds of gardening tips, resources, secret methods and we encourage all participants to attend the Culinary Club’s Recipe Swap & Tasting Social at 3 PM! A lot of people have asked How-it-Works to get a garden so CLICK HERE to see an explanation. If you have any questions feel free to email us at: growfoodpartycrew@yahoo.com Or call (805) 646-0477 RSVP if you can or just show up! DOWNLOAD FLYER ]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/11/grow_food_party_crew_saturday.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/11/grow_food_party_crew_saturday.shtml Z-Archived Grow Food Party Crew Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:43:04 -0800 Download file In This Issue : * The Ojai Creek Restoration Project Begins * We Recommend the Film HomeGrown * Making Our Holidays More Sustainable * What's Going On in the Coalition Committees * The Culinary Club's Recipe Swap & Tasting Social * We Turned Three and Held a Great Birthday Bash! * Free LED Holiday Lights ]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/11/november_2009_enewsletter.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/11/november_2009_enewsletter.shtml Z-Archived Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:37:54 -0800 You’re Invited!! The Ojai Valley Green Coalition’s Culinary Club is holding its second quarterly Recipe Swap & Tasting Social on Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2009, from 3 to 5 PM. This Event Is Free! (supervised children welcome) Join in with your favorite recipe featuring this season’s local, fresh produce and that unique combination of ingredients which stirs your passion. DOWNLOAD FLYER: Download file ]]> http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/11/ovgc_culinary_club_recipe_swap.shtml http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/2009/11/ovgc_culinary_club_recipe_swap.shtml Z-Archived Club Culinary Recipe Social Swap Tasting Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:41:01 -0800