The spring of 2020 has been a banner season for ground bees in the Conejo Valley, the Santa Monica Mountains and probably everywhere in Southern California. Here’s a brief video that explains the lives of these docile creatures. Native Bees of Satwiwa from james carey on Vimeo.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 1, 2020 Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) seeks volunteers and donations to maintain and improve Conejo open space trails. As the COVID-19 global pandemic is expected to continue to impact our community for months to come, Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) invites community members to support Read more…
Congratulations to Tony Reed of Newbury Park who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! Space Mountain is the informal name for the section of the Los Robles (West) Trail from the east end of Spring Canyon Fire Road at the bottom Read more…
You could win $25 if you can you identify the trail in the photo! We’re looking for the informal name of the popular rocky single track trail whose top is shown in the photo. With the same name as a favorite ride at a SoCal theme park, the trail is Read more…
Check out this whimsical video that explains how to practice proper social distancing on trails in the open spaces.
Congratulations to Don Brusselars of Somis who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! The Western Plateau Trail leads from Conejo Center Drive in Newbury Park down to Hawk Canyon in the Conejo Canyons Open Space, then up to the Western Plateau Read more…
As of Friday May 15, the Conejo OS Challenge has resumed, to be concluded on July 31st. Proper social distancing is absolutely required, as is other behavior needed to protect yourself and others during the COVID-19 pandemic. To avoid catching or passing the virus, do not congregate at trailheads or Read more…
As naturalist “Tracker Rob” Remedi makes his way down the Wildwood Canyon Trail, he encounters plants, animals and geological features that are part of the fourth grade science curriculum. His folksy discussion of these is entertaining as well as educational. This video was produced by the Conejo Open Space Foundation Read more…
As of Saturday May 9, trails in the Conejo Valley managed by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) will be open on weekends again. However, restrictions are still in place to help avoid transmission of the COVID-19 virus and keep trail users safe. Social distancing is expect and most Read more…
Congratulations to Mark Burley of Santa Rosa Valley who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! The Lower Santa Rosa Trail runs along the northern base of Mount Clef Ridge in the Santa Rosa Valley. It is shown on the Wildwood Park Read more…