CURRENT PROJECTS
Bringing ‘ReLeaf’ With Tree Planting
Over 300 trees are coming to Westside Ventura and the Ojai Valley, in partnership with the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and thanks to a generous grant from CA ReLeaf.
Middle Stewart Canyon Creek Restoration
Spring 2021 – Restoration well underway and volunteer opportunities ahead! Learn more about the project, key partners, and what this restoration will mean for downtown Ojai and the Ventura River Watershed…
Green Valley Project: Youth-Led Restoration in the Ojai Valley
Late in 2019, The CREW was offered the opportunity to launch a 20-year ecological restoration project, led by young people throughout the Ventura River Watershed. We embarked on a multi-year pilot phase with partners Pax Environmental, Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, and Ventura Land Trust’s educational program Once Upon A Watershed.
Thomas Fire Trails
The 2017 Thomas Fire devastated hundreds of miles of trails in the Los Padres National Forest. The Los Padres Forest Association and many volunteer groups have made great progress in restoring segments of trail, particularly those closest to the front country.
Ojai Valley Wildfire Safety & Fuel Reduction Program
The CREW offers curbside and drop-off wood chipping to residents of Ojai, Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte, Oak View, Casitas Springs, Foster Park, and the surrounding areas.
Food Bank Support
The amazing community leaders at Food Share launched outdoor food distribution events in the spring, and C.R.E.W. teams jumped in.
Past Projects
Trail Work, Fire Prevention and Habitat Restoration projects have been the core of The CREW since 1991