An Eco-Center for Everyone

Last Updated 12/15/2025Posted in Eco Center, Projects

Ojai's Next Nature Park is On the Horizon

In Ojai, we believe anything is possible. 

We believe in the future.

We believe in community.  

We believe in the healing power of nature.

We believe that we can restore a thriving green space—in the heart of our city—where people from all walks of life can come to learn, relax, educate, play, and create. We believe we can preserve an important piece of our city’s heritage, and a refuge for wildlife along an accessible natural creek. We believe we can create a center where nonprofit partners from around our valley can offer world-class environmental programming to all residents.

IMAGINE...

Paths and trails to access nature

Children’s nature-based play area and programs with local educators

Nature-inspired offerings including talks, workshops, classes, and more

Revitalized demonstration gardens, creekside habitat, and other open spaces

Preservation of a vital wildland/urban interface

Restoration of a historic landmark building

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ECO CENTER
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5:30 PM PDT
339 W. El Roblar
Ojai, CA 93023
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OVGC Site Tour of the City Hall Campus
Jun 06, 2026
11:00 AM PDT
401 S. Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023
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Green Gardening: Getting to Know Your Soil
Jun 13, 2026
10:00 AM PDT
415 S. Ventura Street
Ojai, CA 93023
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