Pax Environmental Science Institute
Each session is held outdoors in the Ojai Valley, where students can explore environmental topics such as Birding, Fisheries, and Botany with Pax Environmental scientists in hands-on experiments and experiences. This program is absolutely free, thanks to generous donors!
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