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
Bring the Whole Family to Native Plantpalooza on September 28! (9/8/2024) - 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, creative activities for children, including microscope explorations, touch-and-talk tables about wildlife, plus coloring and crafts like bracelet-making. In the Lakeside Pavilion at 11:00 a.m Animal Actors of Hollywood will introduce kids and adults to a selection to some of the creatures that call the open space home. Meet porcupines, hawks, owls and more! The third annual Native Plantpalooza & Eco… (read more...)
Geologist Dr. Thomas Davis to Discuss Trailside Rock Formations and Faults in the Conejo Valley; New Date is Wed. Sept 18 (8/22/2024) - On Wednesday, September 18, geologist Dr. Thomas L. Davis will speak on "Trail Geology: A Look at Rock Formations, Faults and Landscapes in the Conejo Open Space.” He is the second guest in COSF’s 2024 Speaker Series. The presentation will be held via Zoom at 7:00 pm. Following it, there will be a moderated Q & A session for attendees. Dr. Davis is a California State registered geologist and founder and director of the nonprofit Geologic Maps Foundation, Inc. He has worked in and published on the geology, tectonics and oil and gas sectors in California and Nevada, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Colombia,… (read more...)
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A heart shaped cactus pad is the subject of our Fall edition of the Four Seasons Photo Contest (9/11/2024) - The subject of the Fall four seasons contest is a heart shaped cactus pad. An example is shown on the right. This contest runs from September 1 to November 30. To enter the contest 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… (read more...)
Summer Photo Contest winner is Steve Johnson (9/11/2024) - Congratulations to Steve who submitted this photo of a bee in a flower that he took on the Palomino Trail. The winning picture is shown on the right. 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.… (read more...)
COSF Supports COSCA’s Arroyo Conejo Cleanup Pilot Project (9/10/2024) - COSF contributed $10,000 toward the Arroyo Conejo Trash Removal Project, which was completed in August. The final stats on the volume of trash collected are impressive—a whopping 13.4 tons (i.e., 26,800 pounds) of waste was removed by a specialty contractor. COSCA conducted the work as a pilot project and focused efforts on a limited section of the channel beginning at Hillcrest Dr.… (read more...)
It’s New Map Monday: Two loop routes to Paradise Falls from Hill Canyon Road (8/28/2024) - Highlights Everyone wants to see Paradise Falls in Wildwood Park! Both loops provide great views from the edge of Wildwood Mesa into Wildwood and Hill Canyons, and the bluffs on the other side Get close-up views of rugged volcanic rocks on Stagecoach Bluff and Canyon Overlook Trails Attention: The parking area in Hill Canyon and the first mile of Canyon… (read more...)
Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest returns September 28! (8/4/2024) - 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 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lakeside, Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks. Get your questions answered about water-wise,… (read more...)
It’s New Map Monday in Wildwood and Conejo Canyons: Paradise Falls from Hill Canyon Road (7/15/2024) - Highlights Everyone wants to see Paradise Falls in Wildwood Park! Easy and almost level route with only a small amount of elevation change Experience the new Conejo Canyons Vehicle Bridge, opened in the spring of 2024, which is available for all trail users as well as emergency vehicles Description Paradise Falls is the number one destination in Wildwood Park and… (read more...)
2024 Summer COSF Newsletter (6/19/2024) - The summer edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Trails Education Days Summary : 2024 Scholarship Winners : Spring Photo Contest Winner : Spotlight on Sean Crommelin : Open Space Challenge Grand Prize Winner : News in Brief : and more... View our Summer Conejo Open Space Newsletter. (read more...)
Clearing weeds on the Oakbrook Vista Trail for June’s trail work day (6/17/2024) - This past Saturday, June 15, about 15 volunteered help cut back the weeds on the side of the trail that were severely narrowing it. Mostly the blame lay with invasive mustard, but there was also star thistle, Italian thistle and an assortment of other invasive or native species to clear. The group made great headway and had cleared the designation… (read more...)
Bring the Whole Family to Native Plantpalooza on September 28! (9/8/2024) - 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, creative activities for children, including microscope explorations, touch-and-talk tables about wildlife, plus coloring and crafts like bracelet-making. In the Lakeside Pavilion at 11:00 a.m Animal Actors of Hollywood will introduce kids and adults to a selection to some of the creatures that call the open space home. Meet porcupines, hawks, owls and more! The third annual Native Plantpalooza & Eco… (read more...) Geologist Dr. Thomas Davis to Discuss Trailside Rock Formations and Faults in the Conejo Valley; New Date is Wed. Sept 18 (8/22/2024) - On Wednesday, September 18, geologist Dr. Thomas L. Davis will speak on "Trail Geology: A Look at Rock Formations, Faults and Landscapes in the Conejo Open Space.” He is the second guest in COSF’s 2024 Speaker Series. The presentation will be held via Zoom at 7:00 pm. Following it, there will be a moderated Q & A session for attendees. Dr. Davis is a California State registered geologist and founder and director of the nonprofit Geologic Maps Foundation, Inc. He has worked in and published on the geology, tectonics and oil and gas sectors in California and Nevada, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Colombia,… (read more...) A heart shaped cactus pad is the subject of our Fall edition of the Four Seasons Photo Contest (9/11/2024) - The subject of the Fall four seasons contest is a heart shaped cactus pad. An example is shown on the right. This contest runs from September 1 to November 30. To enter the contest 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… (read more...) Summer Photo Contest winner is Steve Johnson (9/11/2024) - Congratulations to Steve who submitted this photo of a bee in a flower that he took on the Palomino Trail. The winning picture is shown on the right. 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.… (read more...) COSF Supports COSCA’s Arroyo Conejo Cleanup Pilot Project (9/10/2024) - COSF contributed $10,000 toward the Arroyo Conejo Trash Removal Project, which was completed in August. The final stats on the volume of trash collected are impressive—a whopping 13.4 tons (i.e., 26,800 pounds) of waste was removed by a specialty contractor. COSCA conducted the work as a pilot project and focused efforts on a limited section of the channel beginning at Hillcrest Dr.… (read more...) It’s New Map Monday: Two loop routes to Paradise Falls from Hill Canyon Road (8/28/2024) - Highlights Everyone wants to see Paradise Falls in Wildwood Park! Both loops provide great views from the edge of Wildwood Mesa into Wildwood and Hill Canyons, and the bluffs on the other side Get close-up views of rugged volcanic rocks on Stagecoach Bluff and Canyon Overlook Trails Attention: The parking area in Hill Canyon and the first mile of Canyon… (read more...) Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest returns September 28! (8/4/2024) - 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 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lakeside, Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks. Get your questions answered about water-wise,… (read more...) It’s New Map Monday in Wildwood and Conejo Canyons: Paradise Falls from Hill Canyon Road (7/15/2024) - Highlights Everyone wants to see Paradise Falls in Wildwood Park! Easy and almost level route with only a small amount of elevation change Experience the new Conejo Canyons Vehicle Bridge, opened in the spring of 2024, which is available for all trail users as well as emergency vehicles Description Paradise Falls is the number one destination in Wildwood Park and… (read more...) 2024 Summer COSF Newsletter (6/19/2024) - The summer edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Trails Education Days Summary : 2024 Scholarship Winners : Spring Photo Contest Winner : Spotlight on Sean Crommelin : Open Space Challenge Grand Prize Winner : News in Brief : and more... View our Summer Conejo Open Space Newsletter. (read more...) Clearing weeds on the Oakbrook Vista Trail for June’s trail work day (6/17/2024) - This past Saturday, June 15, about 15 volunteered help cut back the weeds on the side of the trail that were severely narrowing it. Mostly the blame lay with invasive mustard, but there was also star thistle, Italian thistle and an assortment of other invasive or native species to clear. The group made great headway and had cleared the designation… (read more...)Follow us on social media
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