Town Talks
Learn more about the people, places and events important to the Ojai valley during a moderated discussion.
Occasional Sundays, 4:30-6pm. $5 admission paid through Eventbrite in advance. No tickets sold at the door.
Some of our previous Town Talks were taped and can be viewed our YouTube channel.
UPDATE: Upcoming Town Talks (detailed below) have been POSTPONED due to the omicron variant. We care about your health and safety.
Steelhead Recovery with Mark Capelli of the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Mountain Lion Conservation wit Beth Pratt of the National Wildlife Federation.
The Effects of Climate Change on Local Birds with Andrea Jones, Director of Bird Conservation for Audubon California.
The Effects of Climate Change on Local Native Plants and Insects with Denise Knapp of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Jim Hogue, California State University, Northridge.
Climate Change Solutions for the Ojai Valley and Ventura County with Dr. Steve Colome and Marc Whitman of our local Climate Emergency Mobilization Committee and Jan Dietrick from 350 Ventura Climate Hub.
Occasional Sundays, 4:30-6pm. $5 admission paid through Eventbrite in advance. No tickets sold at the door.
Some of our previous Town Talks were taped and can be viewed our YouTube channel.
UPDATE: Upcoming Town Talks (detailed below) have been POSTPONED due to the omicron variant. We care about your health and safety.
Steelhead Recovery with Mark Capelli of the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Mountain Lion Conservation wit Beth Pratt of the National Wildlife Federation.
The Effects of Climate Change on Local Birds with Andrea Jones, Director of Bird Conservation for Audubon California.
The Effects of Climate Change on Local Native Plants and Insects with Denise Knapp of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and Jim Hogue, California State University, Northridge.
Climate Change Solutions for the Ojai Valley and Ventura County with Dr. Steve Colome and Marc Whitman of our local Climate Emergency Mobilization Committee and Jan Dietrick from 350 Ventura Climate Hub.
Book Signing
Join us Saturday, February 5 (rain date: Feb. 12) at 1:30 pm when Lanny Kaufer debuts his new book, Medicinal Herbs of California. The free event will take place outside, with a talk about plants in our Chumash Garden. Plus, of course, he'll be autographing his new book which will be available to purchase. Reservations are not required for this outdoor event. Find out more about Lanny Kaufer on his website.
Walking Tours
Our popular walking tours will return, date TBD. The walking tours are usually offered every Saturday at 10:30am. Once we resume tours, join us at the museum any Saturday to learn about the people, places, events and architecture that make Ojai such a special place. Museum admission is included in the $7 fee. Come early (we open at 10am) to view the museum and/or return after the tour.