Two Ventura County high school seniors, Alessandra Lucchesi of Nordhoff High School in Ojai, and Molly McNulty of Newbury Park High School, are the second set of recipients of Conejo Open Space Foundation scholarships. The $1,000 annual scholarships support students pursuing environmental-studies-related majors at two- or four-year colleges or universities. Read more…
On March 2 at 7:00 p.m., conservation ecologist Dr. Sean Anderson will discuss the threats posed to the Conejo Valley by climate change, and how we can respond to them. His presentation kicks off the 2022 Conejo Open Space Foundation popular Speaker Series. Dr. Anderson, who chairs the Environmental Science Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousand Oaks, California –October 4, 2021 On 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, Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousand Oaks, California – March 24, 2021 Two Oak Park High School seniors, Daniel Conway and Naomi Lin, are the inaugural recipients of the Conejo Open Space Foundation’s new scholarship. Announced in January, the recurring $1,000 annual scholarship supports students pursuing environmental-studies-related majors at two- or four-year Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousand Oaks, California – February 16, 2021 Beth Pratt, the National Wildlife Federation’s California regional executive director and lifelong wildlife advocate, will kick off the 2021 Conejo Open Space Foundation’s free virtual Speaker Series on March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Pratt has spearheaded the efforts to raise Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousand Oaks, California – January 4, 2021. The Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) is launching a new scholarship for Ventura County high-school seniors who will be attending two- or four-year colleges or universities. Starting with the fall 2021 semester, COSF will provide $1,000 continuing scholarships for two Read more…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thousand Oaks, California – October 29, 2020. The Conejo Open Space Foundation’s popular, free Speaker Series will feature fire scientist Marti Witter, PhD, as its final guest of the year on November 12 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Witter has served as a National Park Service fire ecologist Read more…
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 23, 2020 In the midst of our current COVID-19 pandemic, have you ever wondered about disease transmission between wildlife, domestic animals, and people? What is the impact of suburban sprawl on the surrounding natural world? Why is connecting animal populations with the proposed Liberty Canyon wildlife Read more…
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 1, 2020 Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) seeks volunteers and donations to maintain and improve Conejo open space trails. As the COVID-19 global pandemic is expected to continue to impact our community for months to come, Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) invites community members to support Read more…