Ojai Tree Planting Project
Hi, we’re the Green Valley Project Youth Council, a youth-led group based in Ojai. Our goal is to plant native trees and reduce heat distribution in our community by creating more shade. We’re passionate about wildfire prevention, restoring ecosystems, supporting mental health, and uplifting the local population. We believe that small actions can have a big impact, and you can make a difference too! Join us at our upcoming community events this Fall and help support the local environment by planting with us.
Progress So Far
So far, our group has been working to better understand and address heat islands in Ojai. We began by creating a map of Ojai that highlights major heat islands and shows local areas that absorb and retain more heat than others. After identifying these hotspots on the map, we selected several potential locations where planting trees could help reduce heat in the community.
Next, we visited these hotspot locations in person to observe the areas and take photos. During these site visits, we evaluated each location to determine where tree planting might be possible and most effective.
Our next step will be to present our findings, including the map, photos, and proposed tree planting locations, to the Ojai City Council and Ojai Trees. We hope to lead 3 tree planting community events in mid Fall 2026 to help get trees into the ground and will work with the CREW to maintain and water our trees until they are established.
Meet the Team
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Joannie
Youth Council President
Social Media Team
I am a determined leader who comes from a humble diverse background. My superpower is speaking out and I can use this to help others to understand environmental justice and why we need to protect the wildlife. I am committed to help the ecosystem and include others so that people can understand how important the environment is for everyone.
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Nico
Youth Council Vice President
I am an ambitious leader who is very organized. My superpower is motivating others and I can use this to help others to do their best. I am committed to helping the environment so that the earth is preserved for future generations.
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Kadance
Youth Council Secretary
Activities Chair & Social Media Team
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Celeste
Activities Chair
I am a creative leader who encourages others to be themselves. My superpower us creativity and I can use this to help others to develop innovative problem solving skills and express themselves creatively. I am committed to encouraging individuality and creativity so that everyone can be their authentic selfs.
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Sara
Social Media Team
I am an adaptable leader who has a lot of patience and like to help people. My superpower is speaking 2 languages and I can use this to help others to help even more people with patience. I am committed to help people and the environment so that I can do my best to make the world a better place.
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Wyatt
Social Media Team
I am an ambitious leader who is a problem solver. My superpower is resourcefulness and I can use this to help others to achieve our collective goals. I am committed to participating in this program so that I can help to make the world be more green.
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Noah
Youth Council Member
I am a fun leader who is kind. My superpower is humor and I can use this to help lighten the mood. I am committed to help the environment so that future generations can enjoy it.
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Nicolas
Youth Council Member
I am an optimistic leader who people can depend on. My superpower is endurance and I can use this to help others to complete their goals. I am committed to make Ojai greener so that being out in town is an even more beautiful and enjoyable experience.
