Conejo Open Space Foundation

Two students from Westlake High School win COSF 2026 Eco Scholarships

Two local seniors, Anna Bronk and Tyler Limcaco, both from Westlake High School, are the recipients of the sixth annual Conejo Open Space Foundation scholarships. The $1,500 scholarships support students pursuing environmental-studies-related majors at two- or four-year colleges or universities. The scholarships, which provide up to $6,000 per student in total, are Read more

By Anne Russell, 2 weeks04/23/2026 ago

_Upcoming Events Environment Speaker Series

Speaker Series discussion: How does climate change make you feel?

When you think about Southern California’s climate-change-driven wildfires, how does that make you feel? Scared, angry, hopeless? You can talk about those emotions with Victoria Clayton, a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America and a trained Climate Café facilitator. On May 6, Clayton will lead two live Read more

By Anne Russell, 2 weeks04/22/2026 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Speaker Series

Irene Rowland explores why immersion in nature is essential to our mental and physical wellbeing—see her recorded presentation.

Irene Rowland, certified forest therapy guide and founder of Forest Needle Wellness, advised attendees to literally hug a tree during her March 4 presentation “Forest Bathing and Healing Landscapes: A Guide to Mindful Nature Connection.” Scroll to the bottom of this page to view the recording of her presentation. An Read more

By Anne Russell, 2 months ago

a coyote crosses the Rincon Trail in the Conejo Valley, CA

_Special Announcement Photo Contest Current

Winter ‘Four Seasons’ photo contest winner is David Filgas!

For our Spring ‘Four Seasons’ contest the challenge subject is sunlight beaming through Conejo Valley trees. Deadline for entry is May 31, 2026. If you would like to enter future contests, here are the rules: Every season, we’ll identify a specific phenomenon or item (e.g., “an oak tree”) for you Read more

By Anne Russell, 2 months ago

Archived

Speaker Series: Discover Forest Bathing with Irene Rowland March 4

On March 4 at 7:00 p.m., Irene Rowland, founder of Forest Needle Wellness and a certified forest therapy guide, will kick off our 2026 quarterly speaker series focused on nature and mental wellbeing. Her live online presentation via Zoom, “Forest Bathing and Healing Landscapes: A Guide to Mindful Nature Connection,” will Read more

By Anne Russell, 2 months02/20/2026 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Fundraising

Year-end giving deadline near, COSF President Bill Miller notes

The Conejo Open Space Foundation is deeply grateful to the many supporters of our mission to preserve, promote, and protect natural open spaces through community education and involvement. As COSF finishes our 30th anniversary holiday season, we celebrate both what we’ve accomplished together and urge you to consider one final Read more

By Anne Russell, 4 months12/29/2025 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Photo Contest Past Wildlife

Fall ‘Four Seasons’ photo contest winner is Marilyn Wells!

For our Winter ‘Four Seasons’ contest the challenge subject is Conejo Valley wildlife (i.e., birds, reptiles, bugs, mammals, etc.). Deadline for entry is February 28, 2026. 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 Read more

By Anne Russell, 5 months12/03/2025 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Environment Speaker Series Wildlife

Raptor expert Jaclyn DeSantis warns about dangers hawks, owls and eagles face—from us! See her recorded presentation

On November 19, Jaclyn DeSantis, education program manager at the Ojai Raptor Center presented “Wild Neighbors: Raptors, Rehabilitation, and the Human Connection” as the final talk of 2025 in COSF’s popular Speaker Series. DeSantis is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and she has seen a lot of injured birds during her 15 years Read more

By Anne Russell, 5 months12/01/2025 ago

Archived

New Speaker Series: Jaclyn DeSantis presents “Wild Neighbors: Raptors, Rehab, and the Human Connection”

Please join us November 19 for the live online presentation of “Wild Neighbors: Raptors, Rehabilitation, and the Human Connection” with Jaclyn DeSantis, education program manager at the Ojai Raptor Center. She will talk about how hawks, owls and eagles end up needing rehabilitation care, what that process involves, and what you Read more

By Anne Russell, 7 months10/09/2025 ago

Accomplishments Environment Plantpalooza Plants Native

Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest is back for 2025, bigger and better than ever

Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest is returning for a fourth year! Please join COSF for our free educational festival featuring dozens of eco-related exhibitors and fun activities for kids. The community event will be held rain or shine on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lakeside, Read more

By Anne Russell, 8 months09/09/2025 ago

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Are you apprehensive about Climate Change?

If so, join a small group discussion, led by Victoria Clayton of the Climate Psychology Alliance

to be held virtually

Wednesday, May 6 via Zoom

If so, join a small group discussion, led by
Victoria Clayton of the Climate Psychology Alliance