Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest

SAMO Santa Monica Mountains Fund Native Plantpalooza and Eco Fest

The Santa Monica Mountains Fund at 2022 Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest.

Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest is a free, family-friendly outdoor event where the Conejo Valley community learns about native plants, water-wise gardening and more sustainable living. It provides inspiration for attendees to protect our environment and be good stewards of our open space. The event includes a variety of eco-themed exhibitors, including native plant vendors, beekeepers, wildlife rehab specialists and herpetologists. Experts speak on topics including native wildlife, drought-resistant gardening and supporting monarchs through growing milkweed.

To register for this year’s Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest on. September 28,  go to this page. 

The inaugural event was held October 1, 2022, at the Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks. First year exhibitors included Betina’s Butterfly Garden, noted wildflower painter and author Stacy Ruda Best, and garden clubs from Westlake and Conejo Valley. Speakers included master gardener Laura Pasetta and nursery manager Antonio Sanchez of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

For the inaugural event, COSF received grants from the Coalition for Clean Air and Commercia Bank. The 2023 event, held October 7 at the same location, was underwritten by Calleguas Municipal Water District.

Man and children examine pollinator game at UCCE Master Gardeners Plantpalooza booth Third Annual Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Drew Enthusiastic Crowds - 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… (read more...)
Kids examine materials at Conejo Open Space Foundation booth Bring the Whole Family to Native Plantpalooza on September 28! - Come learn about native-plant gardening and design and get tips on living more sustainably, while the little ones discover entertaining facts about plants and animals and what kids can do to help the environment. Our. 30+ exhibitors will have fun,… (read more...)
Native plants in bike pannier at Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest returns September 28! - Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest is back! Please join us for our third annual FREE educational event featuring dozens of eco-related exhibitors and fun activities for kids. The event will be held rain or shine on Saturday, September 28, from… (read more...)
An animal handler holds a large Eurasian eagle-owl. Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Stages a Successful Return October 7; See the gallery of photos! - Last year, COSF launched a live event as part of its popular Speaker Series: Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest. This year Native Plantpalooza returned to Conejo Creek North Park on Saturday, October 7, an unusually warm day. Nonetheless, the free… (read more...)
Board members at the COSF booth at Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Returns October 7, 2023 - On Saturday, October 7, the Conejo Open Space Foundation will host its second annual free event featuring dozens of eco-related exhibitors and fun activities for kids. Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest will be held rain or shine at the Lakeside… (read more...)
Board members at the COSF booth at Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Inaugural Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Draws Crowds of Plant Enthusiasts - On Saturday, October 1, COSF launched a live event as part of its popular Speaker Series: Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest at Conejo Creek North Park. The first-year, free event, which was blessed with mild, sunny weather, featured beekeepers, butterfly… (read more...)
Native bumblebee on bladderpod flower Come Visit COSF’s Family-friendly Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest October 1! - This free educational event with dozens of eco-related exhibitors will have lots of fun activities for the kids! Hosted by the Conejo Open Space Foundation on Saturday October 1, it will take place in Thousand Oaks at the Lakeside Pavilion… (read more...)