Latest Updates (View all the updates.)
Sustainability in the Conejo Valley – “Talkin’ Trash: How to Do Your Garbage Right” (3/24/2023) - On Wednesday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m., a panel of three local experts will discuss how residents can help reduce the amount of household waste that ends up in our landfills. Included will be discussions about state and local programs for reducing waste, recycling and the proper disposal of hazardous chemicals and items. After the presentations, there will be a Q & A session for attendees to ask about specific issues that hadn't already been covered. The expert panelists are: Amgen sustainability manager Joanie Burns Athens Services territory manager Matt Trouts City of Thousand Oaks Sustainability Dept. assistant analyst Philip… (read more...) Conejo Open Space Challenge photo gallery – First of many? (3/18/2023) - This is the first gallery of photos that were submitted by participants of the 2023 Conejo Open Space Challenge. They were all emailed to coschallenge@gmail.com. When traveling the trails, please keep the weather forecast in mind and stay home when they're still wet after recent rains! You can check this web page to see if any Conejo Valley trails have been closed. (read more...) 2023 Spring COSF Newsletter (3/16/2023) - The spring edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition... Rainy Day Trail Etiquette for Us All : Don't Miss Our 'Trash Talk' on March 29 (via Zoom Video) : Audubon Grants Help You Lose the Lawn : Spotlight on... Naomi Lin, a recipient of our $1000 scholarship for high school seniors going into environmental studies in college : and more... View the Spring Conejo Open Space Newsletter. (read more...) It’s New Map Monday in Los Robles East: White Horse Canyon, Los Robles and Brookview Trails Loop (3/6/2023) - Highlights 95% wide dirt roads Some good views of the Los Robles trail system, Thousand Oaks, lakes, and mountains White Horse Canyon Trail may be too steep for mountain bikers to enjoy climbing White Horse Canyon Trail is a of the segments of the 2023 Conejo Open Space Challenge, colored green on the map Description This moderate route includes diverse terrain including trails along the ridgeline, in the canyons, and along the hillsides. Being some distance from popular trailheads that have lots of parking, these trails are less used than other parts of the Los Robles Trail system. Key Statistics… (read more...) Christine Elowitt is Our February “You in the Conejo” Winner! (3/1/2023) - February's "You in the Conejo" winner is Christine Elowitt, whose selfie featured her at what is arguably the most famous water attraction in all of COSCA property: Paradise Falls at Wildwood Regional Park. "Running water" was the challenge subject for February and we had many fun entries that showed off our springtime bounty in creeks, streams and lakes. You can check out some of the entries on Instagram or Facebook at the hashtag #youintheconejo. We're including a few here. And if you're new to this, here's a recap of the "You in the Conejo" rules: Each month in 2023, we’ll post… (read more...) The 2023 Conejo Open Space Challenge starts March 1! (2/3/2023) - Here's your chance to explore some of the best trails in the Conejo Open Space that many people are not familiar with! From March 1st through May 31st the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) is challenging mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners and equestrians of all ages to try out some trails that may be new to them. See if you can complete all ten trails! If you do, you will be entered into a raffle and could win a prize donated by some awesome sponsors. View updates to the Challenge activities towards the bottom of this page, including galleries… (read more...)
Spring Trail Work Day is Cancelled! (3/14/2023) - Due to the amount of rain we're having this week, and more rain possible for next week, the work day scheduled for this Saturday, March 18, is cancelled. No alternative date is scheduled at this time. COSCA plans to review… (read more...) COSF’s Winter 2022 Newsletter is here! (1/11/2023) - The winter edition of our newsletter is now available! In this issue: Meet Your New COSCA Rangers Trail Savvy for New Bikers 'Where' Contest Returns as 'You in the Conejo' Plus: Spotlight on COSF board member Brendan Callahan How to… (read more...) |