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.

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.

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...)