The Conejo Valley is special because of how closely connected our neighborhoods are to nature. With miles of trails and open space woven throughout our community, encounters with hawks, owls, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, skunks, and other wildlife are part of everyday life here. But that close connection to nature also Read more
On Saturday, October 10, COSF will host the fifth annual Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest. This free family event will be held at Conejo Creek North Park Lakeside Pavilion area in Thousand Oaks from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and will feature dozens of eco-themed exhibitors, including native plant vendors, Read more
With an $18,750 check presented on July 13 by President Bill Miller to National Wildlife Federation Deputy Director for California Lauren Gill, COSF is proud to have contributed a total of $50,000 toward the construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. COSF’s first donation in support of the crossing was Read more
Dana Stangel, executive director of Teranga Ranch, and John Noble, Conejo Open Space Foundation board member and rattlesnake relocator, addressed an enthusiastic and inquisitive crowd of about 80 people June 3. During “Living with Rattlesnakes: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know” the pair focused on dispelling myths, explaining typical Read more
For our Fall ‘Four Seasons’ photo contest the challenge subject is birds at rest in the Conejo open space. Perching, feeding, bathing, but no flying! Deadline for entry is November 30, 2026. If you would like to enter future contests, here are the rules: Every season, we’ll identify a specific Read more
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
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
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
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
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