The September 28 trail work day took place at the Rancho Potrero Open Space, just south of Dos Vientos, and coincided with National Public Lands Day. Participants were given a one-day pass to federal lands, valid for a whole year! Volunteers worked on three separate projects: reconstructing a drainage lens, Read more…
California suffers from some of the worst air quality in the country. Collectively we have the power to change the world and can choose to do so in ways that help, not harm, all Californians. Join us in challenging yourself to create clean air in your community. The Clean Air Read more…
The first all-volunteer Arroyo Conejo Creek cleanup, on September 21, resulted in over 20 volunteers removing 2 to 3 tons of trash from the creek; that works out to an average of over 200 lbs. per person! Scroll down to see a photo gallery of people in action. This was Read more…
The fall edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Third Annual Native Plantpalooza Sept. 28 : Three Upcoming Volunteer Trailwork Days : Photo Contest Winner : Arroyo Conejo Trash Cleanup : Spotlight on Alessandra Lucchesi, an Environmental Studies Scholarship Winner : And More! Read more…
Highlights Everyone wants to see Paradise Falls in Wildwood Park! Both loops provide great views from the edge of Wildwood Mesa into Wildwood and Hill Canyons, and the bluffs on the other side Get close-up views of rugged volcanic rocks on Stagecoach Bluff and Canyon Overlook Trails Attention: The parking Read more…
Highlights Everyone wants to see Paradise Falls in Wildwood Park! Easy and almost level route with only a small amount of elevation change Experience the new Conejo Canyons Vehicle Bridge, opened in the spring of 2024, which is available for all trail users as well as emergency vehicles Description Paradise Read more…
The summer edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Trails Education Days Summary : 2024 Scholarship Winners : Spring Photo Contest Winner : Spotlight on Sean Crommelin : Open Space Challenge Grand Prize Winner : News in Brief : and more… View our Read more…
This past Saturday, June 15, about 15 volunteered help cut back the weeds on the side of the trail that were severely narrowing it. Mostly the blame lay with invasive mustard, but there was also star thistle, Italian thistle and an assortment of other invasive or native species to clear. Read more…
The 2024 Trails Education Days provided lessons on open space for 1,053 Conejo 4th grade students from all 17 CVUSD elementary schools. Sincere Thanks The Conejo Open Space Foundation extends a hearty THANK YOU to these Trails Education Days sponsors, supporters, staff & volunteers: Emmett R Quady Foundation Conejo Group Read more…
Congratulations to Rita who submitted this photo of a dew-covered spiderweb that she took on the Powerline Trail in Dos Vientos. Her picture is shown on the right, and some of the other photos that were submitted are shown in the gallery below. Read more…
Lions and fires and humans, Oh deer!
How mule deer in the Santa Monica Mountains and Conejo Valley navigate a dynamic landscape of risks and rewards
A virtual presentation by
Ellie Bolas
on Wednesday July 9 at 7:00 pm.