OJAI WILD!
Creekside Barbeque
and Benefit Auction

Saturday, March 27, 2010
three o'clock to six o'clock

at The Thacher School's picturesque Diamond Hitch Camp
along the foothills of the
Los Padres National Forest
5025 Thacher Road, Ojai

Gather with family and friends for our Third Annual celebration at Diamond Hitch Camp, a picturesque site near Thacher Creek along the foothills of the Los Padres National Forest. Enjoy a gourmet barbeque supper under the oaks, live music, nature walks, and an art exhibit followed by a spirited live auction and presentation of the Wilderness Legacy Award. Join us in celebrating the coming of Spring and our region's wild places and wildlife. See you at Diamond Hitch! Click here for a map.
 

A professional naturalist will take you on a short journey through the foothills around Diamond Hitch Camp, sharing stories about local plants and wildlife. Meet your guides.	Delicious hors d’oeuvres served with local wines and beer, followed by a gourmet barbeque under the oaks prepared with local and organic ingredients. Vegetarian options available. View our menu and beverage list.
A unique collection of items guaranteed to enhance your enjoyment of our region’s majestic wild places. Sail the Santa Barbara Channel on a private boat. Escape to Big Sur for a guided hike and a luxurious room. Gather your friends and family at a historic ranch house on the Carrizo Plain, or at a cozy cabin in Yosemite. Embark on local adventures like rock climbing, kayaking, fly-fishing, a guided backcountry hike, a guided backcountry pack trip with cowboy barbeque lunch, and more. Read a sneak preview of these exciting, one-of-a-kind items!	Join us in honoring the late Dick Smith for his efforts in preserving our local backcountry and its enduring symbol, the California Condor. Dick's family will accept the award on his behalf. Learn more about this year's honoree.   Enjoy live acoustic soul and funky folk jazz by the Sus Corez Trio!   Featuring beautiful paintings of our region's backcountry by local artist Larry Iwerks. Click here for a sneak preview of selected works.
Adults $75, children 14 and under $20. Reservations are encouraged, as space is limited. To make your reservation or for more information, please call us at (805) 617-4610 ext.2 or email info@LPFW.org. All proceeds benefit Los Padres ForestWatch and our ongoing efforts to protect wildlife habitat and wilderness landscapes. Thanks for your support!   We are proud to offer a sustainable event with recycling and composting provided by The Thacher School, and green power provided by California Solar Electric. All event materials printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper to protect the environment.

special thanks to
for generously hosting this event		Your Ojai Wild! contribution will help Los Padres ForestWatch qualify for a renewed Challenge Grant supporting our critical work protecting wildlife and wilderness in the Los Padres National Forest.
			Ojai Printing