The spring edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Annual Trails Education Days for 4th graders : “Forest Bathing and Healing” speaker event recording available : Bees of the Conejo Valley census : Spotlight on Dorothy Sullivan, COSCA Board Member and open space Read more
Irene Rowland, certified forest therapy guide and founder of Forest Needle Wellness, advised attendees to literally hug a tree during her March 4 presentation “Forest Bathing and Healing Landscapes: A Guide to Mindful Nature Connection.” Scroll to the bottom of this page to view the recording of her presentation. An Read more
Come out to help fix up our amazing trails on Saturday, March 21, when the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency rangers will host the Annual Spring Trail Work Day! The work will be on the Whole Access and Los Robles Trails. The thank-you lunch and gift give-away for volunteers at Read more
For our Spring ‘Four Seasons’ contest the challenge subject is sunlight beaming through Conejo Valley trees. Deadline for entry is May 31, 2026. If you would like to enter future contests, here are the rules: Every season, we’ll identify a specific phenomenon or item (e.g., “an oak tree”) for you Read more
Highlights This easy route of only 1.6 miles with about 200′ of climbing is very pretty, meandering through grassy meadows and groves of oak trees. Windmill Canyon Trail is one of the segments of the 2026 Conejo Open Space Challenge (https://cosf.org/challenge) Description This is a really easy and pretty hike, Read more
Highlights Because of the amount of climbing, this is a more difficult trail, but there will almost always be a great view. There are two side trails along the way to get you to overlooks that have even better views than the main trail./ Saddle Pass Trail is one of Read more
Highlights Little Sandstone Trail passes through what could be some of the most beautiful sandstone rock formations in the county The “Mini Tripeaks” on Little Sandstone Trail is a great place to explore the rock formations, and to stop for a snack or lunch Hidden Meadow Trail is really fun Read more
The Conejo Open Space Foundation is deeply grateful to the many supporters of our mission to preserve, promote, and protect natural open spaces through community education and involvement. As COSF finishes our 30th anniversary holiday season, we celebrate both what we’ve accomplished together and urge you to consider one final Read more
Highlights This moderately strenuous route covers the entire trail and also Thistle Trail for a shortcut to get back to the beginning. The south leg traverses a ridgeline that is high enough to not only overlook the neighborhoods immediately to the south, but also the farther away neighborhoods of Wildwood. Read more
The winter edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Plantpalooza summary : “Raptors in Peril” recording ready for viewing : Newest COSCA Ranger Brittany Schiefer : Spotlight on Brian Stark, COSCA Administrator : High school scholarship announcement : Open Space Appreciation Hike schedule Read more