FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousand Oaks, California – January 4, 2021. The Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) is launching a new scholarship for Ventura County high-school seniors who will be attending two- or four-year colleges or universities. Starting with the fall 2021 semester, COSF will provide $1,000 continuing scholarships for two Read more
You could win $25 if you can you identify the trail shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. The trail offers terrific views on all sides. Its Read more
Most trails in our local area don’t respond well to rain. They turn into sticky, slippery muck that binds to everything it touches. It builds up on feet and hooves. It builds up on tires. When mud sticks to things, it leaves the trail with holes, grooves and ridges. These Read more
Congratulations to Randy Gould of Thousand Oaks who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who entered the contest! The Potrero Ridge Trail stretches from Wendy Drive in Newbury Park west to Via Las Brisas in Dos Vientos. The section in the photo is Read more
In this edition… Holiday “Wreath Masters” competition : A Few Words from Our President : Newest Native Plant Video : Surprising Stats about Our Popular ‘Where in the Conejo’ Contest : On Set in the Conejo: Janss Western Town : Is Full Recovery Possible for Our Open Spaces After Wildfire? Read more
You could win $25 if you can you identify the trail shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. This week’s trail is in a neighborhood that has Read more
We’ve all seen prickly pear cactus on sunny, rocky slopes and, hopefully, you haven’t accidentally fallen or backed into their spiny pads. Did you know those sharp spines are not only for defense, but also act as modified leaves? The fruit of the prickly pear cactus is nutritious and good Read more
Congratulations to Barbara Welch of Westlake Village who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who entered the contest! The Wishbone Trail starts at the west end of the Westlake Village Community Park and climbs 1.2 miles to the Saddle Pass Trail. From there Read more
You could win $25 if you can you identify the trail shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. This week’s trail is one of the newest trails Read more
Fennel is an invasive non-native plant that can grow in grasslands, chaparral and alongside creeks. It can grow so dense that it complete excludes native plants and the animals and insects that rely on them. In normal years COSCA organizes groups of volunteers to remove fennel from the open space Read more