Conejo Open Space Foundation
  • About Us
    • Our Story…
      • Our Story
      • Board of Directors
      • Accomplishments
    • History…
      • History of the Conejo Open Space
      • Historic Conejo Open Space Promotional Videos
    • Connect With Us
    • Links to Our Friends
    • What are these: COSCA, COSTAC, COSF, CRPD…
    • Privacy Policy as of 2019-06-04
  • Support Us!
    • Overview
    • Volunteer
    • Make a Donation
    • More Ways To Give
  • Get Involved
    • Open Space Programs
    • Event Signup
    • Volunteer!
    • Conejo Open Space Challenge 2025: March 1 to May 31
    • Speaker Series
    • Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest
    • Trail Building and Restoration
    • Trails Education Days for 4th Graders
      • Video Overview
      • Recent Updates for Trails Education Days
      • Trails Education Days Videos
    • “Four Seasons” photo contest
      • Sign up for notifications!
    • Scholarships for Environmental Studies
      • How to Apply
      • Scholarships News
  • Volunteering
    • Volunteering Overview
    • Apply to Volunteer
    • Volunteer Report Forms
      • Adopt-A-Trail Report Form
      • Bike Bell Report Form
      • Trail Ambassadors Report
      • Trail Watch Report
      • Log your Trail Work Events
    • Trail Work Notification Signup
    • COSCA Volunteer Manual
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Current Newsletter
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Sign up for our Newsletter!
    • Press Releases
    • Get COSF news on your phone via RSS
  • Explore Open Spaces
    • Open Space Trails and Maps
      • Map Overview
      • Compact Trail Route Guides
      • Conejo Canyons Open Space (Western Plateau)
      • Dos Vientos and Rancho Potrero Open Spaces
      • Lang Ranch, Woodridge and Oakbrook Regional Park
      • Los Robles Open Space area
      • Wildwood Park
      • Other Trails including North Ranch
      • List of Maps
    • Things to do and see
      • Open Space Activities
      • Native Plants
      • Non-Native Plants
      • Wildlife
      • Flora and Fauna Videos
    • Be Prepared
    • Rules of the Trails

February 2020

Conejo OS Challenge

Sierra Club hikes planned to cover COS Challenge trails in March

The Conejo chapter of the Sierra Club will be leading hikes that cover the trails of the Conejo Open Space Challenge. All 10 trails will be covered during the month of March, and all hikes are only a few miles long. View the schedule on our Events page or visit Read more…

By Steve Clark, 5 years02/28/2020 ago
Accomplishments Speaker Series

An enthusiastic audience loved Harry Medved’s talk

On Thursday night, we had a full house for Harry Medved’s talk on movie filming in the Conejo Valley! Harry talked about dozens of movies that had been filmed in Thousand Oaks when it mostly consisted of ranchlands. Western movies, war movies, period pieces, Elvis flicks, even Back to the Read more…

By Steve Clark, 5 years02/28/2020 ago
Where in the Conejo

Where in the Conejo contest for February 28

Can you identify which trail the table shown in the photo is on? Extra value will be given for those who can also provide the informal name given to the table where Kathy Bailey is shown. It’s on a popular trail that many have hiked and ridden over the years. Read more…

By Steve Clark, 5 years02/28/2020 ago
Where in the Conejo

Feb 14 Where in the Conejo Contest photo was of Wildwood Canyon

The photo from our February 14th contest, shown here, was of Wildwood Canyon in Wildwood Park. Congratulations to Robert Angstadt who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! Learn more about the contest on our Where in the Conejo page. The photo Read more…

By Steve Clark, 5 years02/21/2020 ago
Where in the Conejo

Where in the Conejo contest for February 14 and the January 31st winner

We hope that our “Where in the Conejo” contest inspires open space enthusiasts like you to find new places in our beautiful open space areas that you wouldn’t have otherwise known about. You could win a $25 gift certificate if you make a correct entry by Feb 21st, one week Read more…

By Steve Clark, 5 years02/14/2020 ago
Social Media ONLY

Get COSF news on your mobile device!

We post the most significant recent news to our home page, but it’s even easier to keep up with all COSF news without having to visit our website. Using an app on your phone or tablet, our news will be delivered to you on your own terms! Using the web Read more…

By Steve Clark, 5 years02/09/2020 ago
Trailwork

Announcing the COSCA Spring Trail Work Day, Saturday March 21, 2020

This year volunteers will be meeting at the inner parking lot at Wildwood Park to help repair damage to the Santa Rosa Trail. 7:30 am: Meet at the inner (lower) lot for check-in at the registration table, complete a release form and pick up some snacks. 8:00 am: Trailwork begins Read more…

By Steve Clark, 5 years02/05/2020 ago
Archived

SOLD OUT! – First speaker for the 2020 season on Feb 27th – Harry Medved: “CINEMA CONEJO: The Critical Role of Location Filming of Movies & TV in Our Community”

Even though there is no charge for this event, we have reached the capacity of the room so we are marking it as “Sold Out.” Join us for the kick-off to the COSF Speaker Series for 2020! In the early 20th century, the Conejo Valley and adjacent locations were quiet, Read more…

By Steve Clark, 5 years02/05/2020 ago
Fundraising

Shop for your valentine at smile.amazon.com and Amazon donates to COSF!

Many of us love shopping! Now, you can take that purchase even further, if you are shopping on Amazon. You have the option to support a charity like ours. For any eligible purchases made, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price to the Conejo Open Space Foundation at no Read more…

By Steve Clark, 5 years02/03/2020 ago

Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle

Lions and fires and humans, Oh deer!
How mule deer in the Santa Monica Mountains and Conejo Valley navigate a dynamic landscape of risks and rewards

A virtual presentation by
Ellie Bolas

on Wednesday July 9 at 7:00 pm.

Register to watch!