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 Fall Projects by City

Ojai

The Ojai Youth Council will continue the work started last Spring, bringing the Ojai Valley School Upper Campus Garden closer to completion. Members will help to install the garden, add educational elements like signs and plant markers, and design pathways to make the space welcoming and accessible. Along the way, youth will take on leadership roles, organize two community planting events, and gain valuable volunteer experience while making a lasting impact on their community.

Meetings Every Sunday 10am-12pm

Starting September 14

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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 Oxnard Youth Council will survey Ormond Beach for wrack, weather and wildlife with a focus educating the public about the threatened Snowy Plover. Participants will collect data to support conservation efforts by the Ventura Audubon Society and protect coastal habitats.

No experience needed! Just bring a passion for the ocean and protecting our local outdoor spaces!

Please apply via email to melissa@thecrew.org