The photo of the October 17th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of Elliott Peak, aka Elliott Mtn., on the Western Plateau. Congratulations to Todd Strasburger who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! Learn more about the contest Read more…
About 80 open space enthusiasts came out to help fix up the trails in the Conejo Canyons in preparation for winter rains. Volunteers came from various organizations such as the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council (SMMTC), the Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association (CORBA), the El Camino Real charter high school mountain Read more…
On October 17 at the Grant R. Brimhall Library in Thousand Oaks, Aly talked about ways to enjoy the open space to include Physical, Intellectual (mental), Emotional, Connectional, Environmental and Spiritual. All elements help to improve your overall health. Below is a gallery of photos from Aly’s presentation. COSF presented Read more…
The photo of the September 26th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of Tarantula Hill. Congratulations to Bernardo Castillo who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded. Learn more about the contest on our Where in the Conejo page. Read more…
The photo of the September 5th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of the Alaplay Trail in the Lang Ranch Open Space. Congratulations to Cindy Wagner who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded. Learn more about the contest Read more…
The photo of the August 22nd issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of the Los Robles East and Los Robles Overlook (sometimes called the Scenic Overlook) Trails. Congratulations to James Hanley who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded. Read more…
Derek has recently been focusing his career on offering interpretive hikes and talks to the general public on local geologic origins and features. His presentation includes some surprising information on the formation of familiar landmarks in the Conejo Valley and the potential for seismic changes that might impact our communities Read more…
The photo of the August 8th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of the Edison Trail Bench, off the Brookview Trail in the South Ranch Open Space area. It’s typically reached via the Triunfo Canyon Trail. Congratulations to Hallie Hanley who provided the correct answer and was Read more…
Wildflowers : Speaker Series : Trail Maintenance 2019 : McCrea Ranch video : Upcoming Fall Trail Work Day : Free Hikes : Fossils : Spotlight on Jerry Westby : Where in the Conejo Contest : Brian Stark : Rodenticides : Oakbrook Vista Trail : Volunteer… These are some of the Read more…
The photo of the July 25th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of Lake Eleanor and the Banning Dam. Congratulations to Allyson Turner who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded. Learn more about the contest on our Where Read more…