Environmental Youth Council

This Fall, the Green Valley Project Youth Council is putting youth voices into action. Across Ventura County, students (ages 13–20) are leading hands-on restoration and conservation projects that bring communities together, restore native habitats, and inspire youth environmental leadership.

Our Spring Projects by City

Ojai

The Green Valley Project Youth Council is a 9-week spring program for teens ages 13–19 in the Ojai Valley that combines environmental science, leadership development, and hands-on community action. Youth Council members learn GIS mapping skills to identify areas impacted by extreme heat, analyze data to propose strategic tree planting locations, and collaborate as a team to develop and present their findings to local stakeholders. The program empowers teens with practical skills in public speaking, teamwork, and civic engagement while giving them the opportunity to make a real, positive impact on their community through local tree planting efforts.

Meetings Every Sunday 10am-12pm

Starting February 22

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Thousand Oaks

Learn about wildlife conservation science and the role of art in conservation. Learn about field science methods used by professional conservationists. Explore your city’s open spaces with your peers and collaboratively support wildlife monitoring efforts in the Conejo Valley. Create a citizen science research poster or artwork aimed at educating the public and promoting coexisting with wildlife!

Meetings Every Other Wednesday from 4-6pm

Field Days Every Other Saturday from 10am-12pm

Starting September 3rd

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Oxnard

The Green Valley Project Oxnard Youth Council is a community outreach–focused program that empowers students to engage directly with their community through hands-on environmental action. Participants collaborate to distribute native plant seeds at local parks, engage the public in conversations about native plants, habitat restoration, and environmental stewardship, and design educational activities and crafts that help community members learn about the importance of native plants. Through partnerships with local organizations like Mini Nature Reserve, students support ongoing native planting efforts while building leadership, communication, and civic engagement skills through meaningful, real-world experience.