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* * * INFO FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT * * *
page will be updated soon with 2012 info
SAVE THE DATE - Saturday, March 31, 2012
 
Creekside Barbeque
and Benefit Auction
Saturday, April 2, 2011
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 Fourth 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.
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Our naturalists will take
you on a short trek through the foothills of Diamond
Hitch Camp, sharing stories about local plants and
wildlife and the surrounding terrain. Click here for
more info and to meet your
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Delicious hors d’oeuvres
served with local wines and beer, followed by a gourmet
barbeque under the oaks prepared with local and organic
ingredients and a delicious dessert. Vegetarian options available.
Click here to view our menu and
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A unique collection of
items guaranteed to enhance your enjoyment of our
region’s majestic wild places. Sail to Santa Cruz Island 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 the Grand Tetons,
or at a guest cottage surrounded by vineyards. Other
items include rock climbing, fly-fishing, wilderness
survival course, Gaviota Coast cabin, and original
photography, art, ceramics, and more.
Read a sneak preview of
these exciting, one-of-a-kind items and check back often
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Join us in honoring the
late Sally Reid for her efforts in preserving our local
backcountry. Learn more about this year's honoree.
Enjoy live bluegrass and
Americana music by
the Feldmann, Lee & West Trio!
Throughout the afternoon,
observe the work of various artists unfolding as they
capture the surrounding scenery on canvas. Representing
SCAPE (Southern
California Artists Painting for the Environment), these
talented artists will donate 40% of the value of any
paintings sold to ForestWatch.
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Tickets are still available! 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
diane@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.
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sponsorship
announcement
click here for our sponsorship
form
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