The Conejo Open Space Foundation voted in three new officers and re-elected a current one to head the nonprofit, all-volunteer organization at its February 7 board meeting. The terms of the new executive group begins March 1. Jerry Westby, who served as COSF’s President for 3 years, stepped down and Read more…
“Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries,” according to Wikipedia. The article continues, in part, “On January 28, Read more…
Congratulations to Andrew Horan of Thousand Oaks who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! Also known as Padre’s shooting star (Primula clevelandii), this flower is a perennial herb. It grows nearly exclusively in California, mostly along the coast south of San Read more…
Congratulations to Steve Bacharach of Thousand Oaks who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! What is now the Sapwi Trails Community Park was originally planned to be a sports park with baseball diamonds and soccer fields. However, the site is part Read more…
We found these old (and we mean – ancient!) videos kicking around. They’re so old that nobody remembers anything about them. Don’t try calling the on-screen phone number – we don’t know who it belongs to, if anyone. You can view these videos on our Historic Promotional Videos page.
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…