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Sustainability in the Conejo Valley – “Talkin’ Trash: How to Do Your Garbage Right”

On Wednesday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m., a panel of three local experts will discuss how residents can help reduce the amount of household waste that ends up in our landfills. Included will be discussions about state and local programs for reducing waste, recycling and the proper disposal of hazardous Read more…

By Steve Clark, 2 months03/24/2023 ago
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Sustainability in the Conejo Valley – “Talkin’ Trash: How to Do Your Garbage Right”

On Wednesday, March 29, at 7:00 p.m., a panel of three local experts will discuss how residents can help reduce the amount of household waste that ends up in our landfills. Included will be discussions about state and local programs for reducing waste, recycling and the proper disposal of hazardous Read more…

By Steve Clark, 2 months03/21/2023 ago
Native bumblebee on bladderpod flower
Archived Environment Plants Native

Come Visit COSF’s Family-friendly Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest October 1!

This free educational event with dozens of eco-related exhibitors will have lots of fun activities for the kids! Hosted by the Conejo Open Space Foundation on Saturday October 1, it will take place in Thousand Oaks at the Lakeside Pavilion area of the Conejo Creek North Park, from 9:00 a.m. Read more…

By Steve Clark, 8 months09/18/2022 ago
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California Clean Air Day is October 5; Take the Clean Air Pledge!

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…

By Steve Clark, 9 months08/28/2022 ago
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The 2022 ‘Monarch Miracle’ to be examined by speaker Betina Loudermilk on June 8

On Wednesday, June 8, at 7:00 p.m., butterfly educator Betina Loudermilk will discuss the factors that spurred West Coast monarch butterflies’ miraculous population recovery in 2022 from near-extinction in prior years. She will also discuss her own 7-year effort to create a butterfly-friendly habitat and offer information and tips for Read more…

By Steve Clark, 12 months06/08/2022 ago
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Western Monarchs’ Resurgence Presents a Mystery

The 2021 annual Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count sponsored by the Xerces Society brought some surprising and welcome news: The West Coast monarch population seems to have rebounded from the frighteningly low numbers reported in 2020. With only 2,000 overwintering monarchs counted in 2020, the iconic orange-and-black butterflies seemed headed for Read more…

By Anne Russell, 1 year05/23/2022 ago
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Conejo Valley’s Changing Climate: Current Threats & Paths Forward – An online presentation March 2nd

Conservation ecologist Dr. Sean Anderson will discuss the threat of climate change to the Conejo Valley, and what we can do about it, in the kickoff presentation of our 2022 Speaker Series. This event will be held via Zoom on Wednesday March 2nd at 7:00 pm. We will send instructions Read more…

By Steve Clark, 1 year02/24/2022 ago
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There are only a few days left to register for this engaging talk on Dec. 16

The online presentation about wildlife in our communities and rehabilitation of injured animals will be next week. You have only a few more days to register for what will certainly be an informative, engaging and timely presentation! Jenn Guess, Development Manager for the California Wildlife Center (CWC), will complete our Read more…

By Steve Clark, 1 year12/10/2021 ago
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Wildlife Rehabilitation at the California Wildlife Center: an online presentation December 16th

Jenn Guess, Development Manager for the California Wildlife Center (CWC), will complete our 2021 Speaker Series with her talk, “Wildlife in Our Neighborhood.” She will tell us about wildlife rehabilitation and release at the Calabasas wildlife hospital. This event will be held via Zoom on Thursday December 16th at 7:00 Read more…

By Steve Clark, 1 year11/27/2021 ago
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This Thursday: “Native Plants Demystified” virtual presentation at 7 pm!

On Thursday October 14 at 7:00 p.m., three native-plant experts will share their knowledge with attendees of the quarterly COSF Speaker Series. Still being held virtually via Zoom, the fall event, “Native Plants Demystified,” will feature botanical educators Laura Pasetta, Jenn Rodriguez, and Antonio Sanchez. Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency Read more…

By Steve Clark, 2 years10/11/2021 ago

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