Teacher Resources

Investigating the Oak Community: A curriculum guide for 4th through 8th grade students in a variety of activities that will develop their awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the important role of oaks in the California landscape; by Kay Antúnez de Mayolo, published by the California Oak Foundation.

Waves, Wetlands, and Watersheds: A classroom based hands-on activity guide for 3rd through 8th grade students that focuses on critical issues such as wetlands, coastal processes, marine debris and pollution, and endangered species; published by the California Coastal Commission.

The Cycle of Insanity- The Real Story of Water: A short animated film (~20 min) that shows how people have dramatically changed the way the water cycle works, creating a system that wastes water and energy, creates pollution, harms marine life and more. Just as important, the video provides information on what can be done to help get in balance; produced by the Surfrider Foundation.

"Learning Through Place," an article by Kim Stokely from the Fall/Winter 2004 issue of
Clearing Magazine
"Listening to Place," an article by Kim Stokely from the Spring/Summer 2004 issue of
Clearing Magazine

Related organizations and projects in the Ventura River Watershed:

The Ojai Valley Land Conservancy
Ventura Hillsides Conservancy
Ventura River Stream Team
Ventura River Ecosystem
The Matilija Coalition
Ojai Valley Green Coalition Watershed Committee
Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project
Ventura County Watershed Protection District