Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve
Based in Ojai, California, the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustaining Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. This 264-acre property, nestled in the Ojai foothills near Lake Casitas, stewards cultivated gardens featuring a variety of plants that thrive in California’s Mediterranean climate and over 200 acres of Nature Preserve and vital open space.
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Stargazing with Russell Crotty and Laura Gruenther at Taft Gardens
Jun 12, 2026, 8:00 PM PDT
Perched above the Gardens, our Vista Point is the perfect locale for nighttime sky observation. As dusk falls, guests will be invited to...
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Nature Immersion with Elena Rios at Taft Gardens
Jun 13, 2026, 5:30 PM PDT
The importance of our relationship to land, plants, and place is rooted in ancestral Indigenous Knowledge all over the world. Experience...
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Nature Preserve Walk with Lanny Kaufer
Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT
Join us for a unique nature education experience as we explore the trails of the Nature Preserve, only accessible through guided tours! ...
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Art in Nature Walk with Cassandra
Jun 19, 2026, 9:30 AM PDT
Join Cassandra C. Jones, Artist and Arts Chair of our Residency Program at Taft, for a unique look at the property from a creative persp...
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Cultivating Stillness with Color at Taft Gardens
Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
Spend time in a grounding, meditative watercolor experience guided by Katrina Espiritu, inviting presence and reconnection through the p...
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