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NPLD trail work at Rancho Potrero: What a success!

For National Public Lands Day on Sept. 23, about 40 people turned out to help clear weeds and invasive plants from the amphitheater and picnic area. This is where the old Olympia Farms was situated before COSCA created the Ranch Potrero Open Space Area. Some volunteers removed weeds from the amphitheater and picnic areas while other cut down fennel stalks Read more…

2023 Fall COSF Newsletter

The fall edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Returns Oct. 7 : Next monthly COSCA trail work day will be September 23 : Ranger Luis Jimenez Joins COSCA Team : Spotlight on John Noble : and more… View our Fall Conejo Open Space Newsletter.

It’s New Map Monday in Wildwood Park: Lizard Rock, Paradise Falls and Two Springs Loop

Highlights View of Wildwood Mesa, Elliott Mountain, Hawk Canyon and the Western Plateau from Lizard Rock Rugged volcanic rock on Stagecoach Bluff. The trail is a real challenge for mountain bikers; many use the much easier Mesa Trail instead Everybody loves to visit Paradise Falls Description This is a moderate 4.8 mile round trip route, with a total elevation gain/loss 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 Pavilion area in the Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The festival’s exhibitors Read more…

Hawk Canyon, COSCA, Conejo Open Space.

Barbara Welch is Our August ‘You in the Conejo’ Winner!

August’s “You in the Conejo” winner is Barbara Welch, whose photo featured the challenge subject for August—a Conejo Open Space trail sign—plus a bonus lizard on said sign. (We’re counting her including her hiking stick as a selfie,) Here’s a recap of the “You in the Conejo” rules: Each month in 2023, we’ll post the name of something that you Read more…

It’s New Map Monday in Los Robles West: Rosewood Trail to Space Mountain Overlook

Highlights Great views of the city and open space from the “Space Mountain” Overlook From the optional segment to Angel Vista, you can see from Dos Vientos to the Channel Islands when the sky is clear Description This is a moderate 6.6 mile hike with an elevation gain/loss of about 1350 ft. The grades are gentle to moderate. The trails Read more…

It’s Wonderful Way Wednesday in Wildwood: Stagecoach Bluff – Lizard Rock Loop

Highlights Easy hike of 2.8 miles round trip Rugged volcanic rock on Stagecoach Bluff. The trail is a real challenge for mountain bikers; many use the much easier Mesa Trail instead View of Wildwood Mesa, Elliott Mountain, Hawk Canyon and the Western Plateau from Lizard Rock Fields of shooting star wildflowers in the spring Description This is an easy 2.8 Read more…

Cholla cactus You in the Conejo

Christine Elowitt is Our July ‘You in the Conejo’ Winner!

Our newest “You in the Conejo” winner is Christine Elowitt, whose selfie featured the challenge subject for July—a cactus. In her case, it was a cholla cactus with a pretty bloom on itl.This.is Christine’s second win: In February she won for.her selfie at Paradise Falls. Here’s a recap of the “You in the Conejo” rules: Each month in 2023, we’ll Read more…