Pax Environmental Science Institute

An educational opportunity for students aged 13-17. Each session is held outdoors in the Ojai Valley, where students can explore environmental topics such as Birding, Marine Biology, and Botany with Pax Environmental scientists in hands-on experiences.

Applications are now Open!!

12 high school students will be selected for Pax Environmental Science Institute (PESI) Spring 2024 Program. 

  • The program will run for 8 weeks every Saturday from 9am-11am 

  • March 23, 2024 - May 17, 2024 

  • No meeting Saturday April 6th (Nordhoff Spring Break)

  • Suggested donation $150 (scholarships available!)

  • All prospective applicants must be commit to attending at least 6 of 8 sessions to be eligible for the program

APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2024

SCHEDULE: SPRING 2024

  • March 23 – Birding @ Lake Casitas with Pax Biologist Thomas McNamara 

  • March 30 – Wildlife Rehabilitation @ Ojai Raptor Center 

  • April 13 – Botany @ Ventura River Preserve (Oso Trailhead) with Pax Botanist Colleen Del Vecchio 

  • April 20 – Tribal Resources @ Ojai Valley Museum with Chumash Elder Julie Tumamait Stenslie 

  • April 27 – Archaeology @ Camp Comfort with Pax Archaeologist Jorge Peralta 

  • May 4 – Nursery Management @ Ojai Meadows Preserve with OVLC/Sophie McLean 

  • May 12 – Marine Biology @ Rincon Beach with Pax Marine Biologist Patrice Ringelstein 

  • May 17 – Field Art @ Ventura River Preserve (Rice Rd Trailhead) with Author Obi Kaufman