Conejo Open Space Foundation

Forest expert Kim Corella discusses new threat to our Conejo Valley oaks—see her recorded presentation

Kim Corella, who is Cal Fire’s Forest Pathologist with the Forest Entomology and Pathology Program for Southern California, addressed what could be a slow-moving disaster for our Coast Live Oaks in her Speaker Series talk “Oaks in Peril” on April 16. Having served with Cal Fire for the past 17 Read more…

By Anne Russell, 1 week ago

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Kim Corella to Discuss Threat Posed to Conejo Oaks by Goldspotted Oak Borer

On April 16 at 7:00 p.m., Kim Corella, a forest pest specialist in the Forest Entomology and Pathology Program with Cal Fire, will join COSF as our second Speaker Series guest to talk about “Oaks in Peril.” She will address the history, current range and dangers posed to our native Read more…

By Anne Russell, 3 weeks04/06/2025 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Speaker Series Wildlife

Wildlife educator Dana Stangel examines how humans and coyotes can peacefully coexist—see her recorded presentation

Dana Stangel, founder and executive director of Teranga Ranch Wildlife, shared her expertise and advice about how to live side by side with our most visible urban canid, the coyote. On January 29, 2025, as COSF’s first 2025 Speaker Series guest, Stangel presented “Coyotes Among Us.” Scroll down to watch Read more…

By Anne Russell, 3 months02/04/2025 ago

_Special Announcement Speaker Series Wildlife

Dana Stangel Speaker Series ‘Coyotes Among Us’ POSTPONED to January 29

We sincerely apologize, but widespread power outages today mean that we need to reschedule the online presentation, “Coyotes Among Us,” to Wednesday, January 29. The presentation will starts at 7:00 pm as previously planned. If you have already registered, the Zoom link you received will continue to work. Wildlife educator Dana Read more…

By Anne Russell, 4 months01/06/2025 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Trails Trailwork

December’s work day improved the Eagle Point Trail at Wildwood

The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA), with support from COSF, held its final monthly trail work day of 2024 on Saturday, December 14. Even though it was the busy holiday season, 15 volunteers showed up at Wildwood Regional Park to clear the overgrown Eagle Point Trail. COSCA Rangers Joe, Nick Read more…

By Anne Russell, 4 months ago

_Special Announcement Photo Contest Past Plants Native

Fall photo contest winner is Niki Stokols

Congratulations to Niki who submitted this photo of a heart-shaped cactus pad she took at Wildwood Regional Park! 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…

By Anne Russell, 5 months12/09/2024 ago

_Special Announcement Environment Scholarships

COSF seeks students for 2025 eco scholarships: Deadline is February 15

Do you know a high-school senior who wants to pursue an environmental studies-related major at a two- or four-year college or university? COSF is looking to award two Conejo Valley or Greater Ventura County college-bound students $1,000 in continuing scholarships, so let them know! Each scholarship recipient will receive up Read more…

By Anne Russell, 5 months ago

Man and children examine pollinator game at UCCE Master Gardeners Plantpalooza booth

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Environment Plantpalooza Plants Native Speaker Series

Third Annual Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Drew Enthusiastic Crowds

COSF launched Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest in the fall of 2022 with the goal of producing a free outdoor live event to celebrate and support the Conejo Valley’s rich biodiversity. The community festival’s goal is to educate and inspire attendees about native plants, water-wise gardening and more sustainable living. Read more…

By Anne Russell, 7 months10/03/2024 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Speaker Series

Dr. Thom Davis Reveals the Conejo Valley’s Explosive Geologic History. See the Recording Here

Dr. Thom Davis, a California State registered geologist and founder and director of the nonprofit Geologic Maps Foundation, was the second guest in COSF’s 2024 Speaker Series on September 18, with his presentation “Trail Geology: A Look at Rock Formations, Faults and Landscapes in the Conejo Open Space.” He began by noting our open Read more…

By Anne Russell, 7 months ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Environment

COSF Supports COSCA’s Arroyo Conejo Cleanup Pilot Project

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 Read more…

By Anne Russell, 8 months09/10/2024 ago