Ventura County Resource Conservation District
May Newsletter
June 2022 | Visit www.vcrcd.org for more information
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.
NOTEWORTHY | UPCOMING EVENTS
Volunteer Weeding Event

We are looking for volunteers on June 2nd to help our Hedgerow Project. Hedgerows of California Native Plants help by providing high quality food to wildlife in the region. Bees and other pollinators are healthier if they have access to food sources native to the area, as opposed to many invasive plants which have less of the nutrients insects like bees need. Weeds are capable of crowding out young native plants so it is important that weeds are removed before they interfere with plant growth.

To help out please Email the Project Coordinator
FREE Webinar:
Understanding Wildfire and Insurance
While insurance is not a favorite topic for most people, it is vital that all homeowners in California understand how insurance coverage applies to wildfire damage. This free virtual webinar will help homeowners understand the complicated world of insurance and wildfire. This webinar will take place on June 7th at 6pm. If you can't make the live webinar, no fear a recording will be made available a week after.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Educational Signs Installed
VCRCD staff members Deb and Desirae, installed a new outdoor exhibit panel at our monarch butterfly restoration site in Port Hueneme. The sign will help educate all visitors on the life cycle of monarch butterflies, their migration patterns, and why monarch butterflies need our help!
Biological Monitoring
VCRCD staff, Desirae Braga, spotted a coast horned lizard during site monitoring in the Saticoy area. These lizards can easily blend in with their surrounding but if they feel threatened they have the ability to shoot blood out of their eyes! A trick that would unsettle many people and animals.
Touring Future Oak Restoration Site

The Rancho Ventura Conservation Trust invited VCRCD staff to tour some of their canyon sites. VCRCD will be planting around 400 oak trees around one canyon that has struggled to recover from the 2017 Thomas Fire. We hope to encourage more native life in the area by providing needed shade and shelter.
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Ventura County Prescribed Burn Association Receives Funding
The Ventura County Prescribed Burn Association recently received funding. Funding will be used to provide education on prescribed burns and help Ventura County prepare for future wildfires by reducing potential fuel loads.
Interpretive Signs at Camp Arnaz
Deb and Heidi from the VCRCD got a special tour of the Girl Scouts Camp, Camp Arnaz, in the Ojai Valley. Camp Arnaz has worked with VCRCD in the past to create pollinator habitat. Now, we are focusing on creating several dozen trail signs that will help campers learn more about local wildlife and ways to respect nature.
GET INVOLVED
Hedgerow Helpers
Volunteers help us defend native plants by keeping weeds at bay. As discussed at the beginning of this newsletter, our hedgerow project helps wildlife by providing necessary native plant food sources to local animals. If, like many gardeners, you love the satisfaction that comes from pulling out a huge weed please consider becoming a volunteer.
Please consider donating to VCRCD!
Did you know that grants typically provide funding for exciting field work but not the boring yet necessary expenses like utility bills and office supplies?

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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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Ventura River Watershed Council
Thursday, June 2nd
VCRCD Board of Directors' Meeting
The next meeting will occur on June 15, 2022 at 8:30 am. This meeting will be in person. Check www.vcrcd.org for more information.
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!
Hours of Operation
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]
3380 Somis Road, PO Box 147, Somis, CA 93066        
phone: 805-764-5130
email: vcrcd@outlook.com    |   web: www.vcrcd.org