Conejo Open Space Foundation

The Conejo Open Space Foundation is dedicated to helping preserve, promote and protect natural open space through community education and involvement. We support these efforts by fundraising and volunteer engagement.

Upcoming Events
Dana Stangel Speaker Series ‘Coyotes Among Us’ POSTPONED to January 29 (1/6/2025) - We sincerely apologize, but widespread power outages today mean that we need to reschedule the online presentation, “Coyotes Among Us,” to Wednesday, January 29. The presentation will starts at 7:00 pm as previously planned. If you have already registered, the Zoom link you received will continue to work. Wildlife educator Dana Stangel will inaugurate COSF's 2025 Speaker Series, delving into the natural history of urban coyotes and discussing the ongoing challenges involving coyotes, pets and backyards. Among other topics, Stangel will demonstrate humane hazing techniques and showcase various backyard wildlife deterrents during her show-and-tell. After the presentation, there will be a… (read more...)
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December’s work day improved the Eagle Point Trail at Wildwood (12/28/2024) - The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA), with support from COSF, held its final monthly trail work day of 2024 on Saturday, December 14. Even though it was the busy holiday season, 15 volunteers showed up at Wildwood Regional Park to clear the overgrown Eagle Point Trail. COSCA Rangers Joe, Nick and Ryan helped out as well. Named for two golden… (read more...)
2024 Winter COSF Newsletter (12/16/2024) - The winter edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter as been posted. In this edition... 2025 Scholarships for Environmental Studies Students : Arroyo Canyon Creek Cleanup : Wildwood Washout Repair : Invasive Plant Management : 3rd Annual Plantpalooza : Spotlight on Molly McNulty, winner of the Environmental Studies Scholarship in 2022 : Autumn Photo Contest Winner : And More!… (read more...)
Fall photo contest winner is Niki Stokols (12/9/2024) - Congratulations to Niki who submitted this photo of a heart-shaped cactus pad she took at Wildwood Regional Park!  If you would like to enter future contests, here are the rules: Every season, we’ll identify a specific item (e.g., “an oak tree”) for you to find within the Conejo Open Space. As long as the object is within COSCA property, it… (read more...)
COSF seeks students for 2025 eco scholarships: Deadline is February 15 (12/8/2024) - Do you know a high-school senior who wants to pursue an environmental studies-related major at a two- or four-year college or university? COSF is looking to award two Conejo Valley or Greater Ventura County college-bound students $1,000 in continuing scholarships, so let them know!  Each scholarship recipient will receive up to $4,000 in support from COSF. Now in its fifth… (read more...)
70 volunteers turned out for the Annual Fall Trail Work Day on October 19 (10/22/2024) - COSCA's Fall Trail Work Day at Westlake Community Park brought in 70 volunteers of all ages to improve the Wishbone Trail on Saturday, October 19. After the trails were cleaned up, COSF provided a delicious lunch for all and sponsored a fun raffle with $800 worth of gifts for those who gave their time to the trails. Special thanks are… (read more...)
Conejo Fall Trail Work Day on the Wishbone Trail: October 19, 2024! (10/7/2024) - We'll be working on the west fork of the Wishbone Trail, clearing out weeds and improving the tread. At noon, a taco lunch will be provided for the volunteers, and there will be lots of swag to give away. Please register in advance so we know how many people to prepare for! Arrive at 7:30 am to register and be… (read more...)
Man and children examine pollinator game at UCCE Master Gardeners Plantpalooza booth Third Annual Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Drew Enthusiastic Crowds (10/3/2024) - COSF launched Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest in the fall of 2022 with the goal of producing a free outdoor live event to celebrate and support the Conejo Valley’s rich biodiversity. The community festival’s goal is to educate and inspire attendees about native plants, water-wise gardening and more sustainable living. The festival, which this year featured a beekeeper, pollinator experts,… (read more...)
The September Trail Work Day – Photos of the three projects (10/2/2024) - The September 28 trail work day took place at the Rancho Potrero Open Space, just south of Dos Vientos, and coincided with National Public Lands Day. Participants were given a one-day pass to federal lands, valid for a whole year! Volunteers worked on three separate projects: reconstructing a drainage lens, building a drain at a low point in the trail,… (read more...)

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