Learn Over Lunch with Ojai Trees was recorded on June 12, 2024. Jan Scow, with Ojai Trees, discussed their organization’s tree walk program and other educational programs they offer the Ojai Community.
Speaker: Jan Scow, Board Member of Ojai Trees
About Ojai Trees: Ojai Trees is an Ojai Valley community forestry nonprofit group that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds who want to do something tangible to help the environment: https://ojaitrees.org/
About Learn Over Lunch: Learn Over Lunch is a California ReLeaf Network Member program for peer-to-peer learning opportunities among our 85+ urban forest nonprofits and community groups. Learn more about the ReLeaf Network by visiting our Network page.
Additional Resources Shared During the Webinar Discussion:
- How to Interpret Trees (Arbor Day Foundation)
- How to Develop a Walk Guide (California State Parks)
- National Association for Interpretation
- Organization that provides Certifications / Workshops / Webinars / Resources about how to effectively present educational/interpretive programs for the public
- App: My Tree and Me – App (Britton Fund)
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- “My Tree and Me” is an educational app tailored for children aged 3 and up, focusing on the fascinating world of urban forestry and tree knowledge
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- App: iNaturalist – Plant/Animal Identification Application
- SelecTree – Tree Selection Guide developed by Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute (UFEI) at Cal Poly SLO
- UFEI’s Tree Information and Resource Tools – Urban Tree Inventory, Urban Tree Key, Native California Tree Ranges, Tree Lists, SelecTree and so much more!
- ReLeaf’s Arbor Week Educational Resources Page – Tree Focused Activity Ideas for Students / Curriculum for K-12