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
Seth is a Wildlife Ecologist with the National Park Service at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. He talks about the local mountain lion populations, threats to their survival and ways we can both coexist with mountain lions and other wildlife in our open space and benefit by living Read more
New Logo : Speaker Series : Butterflies : Trails Education Days Summary and Writing Contest : COSCA Rangers : Spring Trail Work Day Summary : Free Hikes : Conejo Valley Cyclists : Angel Vista : Spotlight on Elayne Haggan : Tree Heart : Volunteer… These are some of the topics. Read more
There were 190 participants and 120 finishers who completed all 10 segments. We think all the participants are winners because they almost certainly explored some trails they hadn’t been on before! These photos are of the wrap-up celebration and prize raffle for people who completed the challenge, held June 7, Read more
The students who participate in Trails Education Days are invited to enter a letter-writing contest to describe some of the things they learned during their Trails Education Days experience. Two winners from each school and five Grand Prize winners district-wide are chosen to receive cash awards as well as recognition Read more
