Ventura County Resource Conservation District |
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We Collaborate with Landowners, Government Agencies, and Willing Partners to Facilitate the Conservation and Restoration of Ventura County's Natural Resources for Current and Future Generations. |
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In an effort to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 to our staff and our constituents, our office is currently closed to the public. We are working remotely and are available to assist you! Please contact 805-764-5130 or email us for additional information. Field visits may be conducted but we will follow social distancing and other preventative measures. |
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NOTEWORTHY | UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Saturday, September 25th, 2021
Wildfire Prevention Workshop
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Our next FREE outdoor wildfire prevention educational workshop will be Saturday, September 25th for the community of Ventura County! Due to COVID, 30 minute private tours will be held outside from 9am - 3pm. Click to learn more and sign up!
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Habitat Enhancement for Pollinators!
Help native pollinators thrive! Join VCRCD Sunday, September 26th at King and King Ranch in Fillmore to help enhance pollinator habitat, and spend some time outdoors. The event will take place from 9am-2:00pm.
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We are Technical Service Providers for SWEEP!
(State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program)
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This program, expected to open in Fall 2021, provides cost-share to farmers and ranchers to invest in irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and on farm water-use. As technical service providers, VCRCD will provide application and post project implementation assistance for FREE.
Learn more about the program HERE
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FOLLOW VCRCD'S NEW INSTAGRAM! |
We have just launched our new Instagram! Follow to stay up to date on upcoming events and program opportunities.
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FREE Wildfire Prevention Workshops & Virtual Speaker Series |
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Ventura RCD is offering FREE wildfire prevention educational workshops and virtual speaker series throughout 2021 and 2022. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to better prepare. Workshops will be in Spanish and English and will occur in small groups at the RCD's Fire prevention demonstration garden, hosted by the RCD.
Wildfire is coming, are you PREPARED?!
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! If you're farming in the lower Calleguas Creek Watershed, between Moorpark and the coast, and need help with irrigation, nutrient, and sediment management projects
VCRCD can cover 60-90% of the cost! Applications are still being accepted! To download an application, click HERE o AQUI.
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Do you LIVE FOR MONARCH BUTTERFLIES?
The RCD does, so come join us and help save the dwindling population! We have upcoming opportunities to get involved with on the ground restoration, WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! If you are interested in spending some time outdoors, getting your hands dirty, learning a thing or two, socially distant of course, and want to make an impact on your community sign-up to our Monarch volunteer group by clicking here or contact the Resource Conservation Specialist Andy Spyrka at andyspyrka.vcrcd@gmail.com.
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Come check out our Fire-Wise Education Garden! We have installed new infographic signs and many plants are blooming! |
Take a stroll through the garden at the VCRCD office and watch for hummingbirds and ladybugs. Also, the VCRCD is always looking for
enthusiastic volunteers to join our team and assist in caring for this and other gardens we manage; we'd love some extra hands! Please sign-up here if you are interested in volunteering and becoming an Eco-Warrior!
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Raising Monarchs
As tempting as it is to see the miracle of butterfly emergence up close, raising monarchs from cocoons you have taken from the wild is considered illegal and is most likely unhealthy for those butterflies. Removed from their natural habitat, monarchs could be exposed to disease, not exposed to elements they need to survive, and have their overall fitness reduced in artificial situations. Not enough is understood about the process. So if you see a caterpillar, cocoon or chrysalis, consider yourself lucky and observe it where it occurs.
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How You Can Help
- Include native flowering plants in your home garden, focusing on early- and late-blooming species that support the early spring and fall monarch migrations.
- Plant native milkweed, where appropriate
- Ensure plants you purchase from nurseries are pesticide-free.
- Limit pesticide use during periods when monarchs are present in your area.
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Become a community scientist by volunteering to collect data on monarchs and milkweed that help scientists make informed decisions that support the monarch recovery.
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Please consider donating to VCRCD!
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Your tax-deductible donation will be greatly appreciated! Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for our easy donation link. You can also donate via Amazon! We can accept donations through AmazonSmile under Fund for Resource Conservation. Be sure to shop via the link smile.amazon.com to make a donation.
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Ventura River Watershed Council
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 7th, 2021, from 9 am - 12pm
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Monarch Regional Advisory Committee (MRAC)
The next MRAC ( vcrcd.org/mrac) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 28th, 2021, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Agendas and zoom links will be sent out one week prior to the meetings, please contact Andy Spyrka at andyspyrka.vcrcd@gmail.com to be added to these announcements.
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VCRCD Board of Directors' Meeting |
The next meeting will occur on September 15th, 2021. Currently, meetings are held remotely. Agendas and the website will provide information on accessing the meetings via an application or on your telephone. Check www.vcrcd.org for more information.
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Did you know VCRCD operates on grants and donations? Supporting VCRCD means supporting your local community and helping conserve soil, water, and wildlife.
Make a donation now by clicking the button below. All donations are tax-deductible and a receipt will be provided.
Thank you for your support!
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Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please contact us before stopping by the office. VCRCD staff may be out doing field work and we'd hate to miss you!
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Ventura County Resource Conservation District | [vcrcd.org] |
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3380 Somis Road, PO Box 147, Somis, CA 93066
phone: 805-764-5130
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