For National Public Lands Day on Sept. 23, about 40 people turned out to help clear weeds and invasive plants from the amphitheater and picnic area. This is where the old Olympia Farms was situated before COSCA created the Ranch Potrero Open Space Area. Some volunteers removed weeds from the Read more…
The fall edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Returns Oct. 7 : Next monthly COSCA trail work day will be September 23 : Ranger Luis Jimenez Joins COSCA Team : Spotlight on John Noble : and more… Read more…
Highlights View of Wildwood Mesa, Elliott Mountain, Hawk Canyon and the Western Plateau from Lizard Rock Rugged volcanic rock on Stagecoach Bluff. The trail is a real challenge for mountain bikers; many use the much easier Mesa Trail instead Everybody loves to visit Paradise Falls Description This is a moderate Read more…
August’s “You in the Conejo” winner is Barbara Welch, whose photo featured the challenge subject for August—a Conejo Open Space trail sign—plus a bonus lizard on said sign. (We’re counting her including her hiking stick as a selfie,) Here’s a recap of the “You in the Conejo” rules: Each month Read more…
Highlights Great views of the city and open space from the “Space Mountain” Overlook From the optional segment to Angel Vista, you can see from Dos Vientos to the Channel Islands when the sky is clear Description This is a moderate 6.6 mile hike with an elevation gain/loss of about Read more…
Our newest “You in the Conejo” winner is Christine Elowitt, whose selfie featured the challenge subject for July—a cactus. In her case, it was a cholla cactus with a pretty bloom on itl.This.is Christine’s second win: In February she won for.her selfie at Paradise Falls. Here’s a recap of the Read more…
The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) is expanding its community volunteer opportunities to include monthly events. The plan is to take on smaller projects with crews of 20 or so volunteers focused on trail building and maintenance. The expanded commitment to volunteer programs is made possible by the addition Read more…
On June 28, Jennifer Lancaster, MS, appeared as COSF’s second guest in the 2023 Speaker Series as part of our special “Sustainability” theme. In “Water: Where it comes from, how we use it, where it goes—and why it matters” Lancaster, who is the principal resource specialist at the Calleguas Municipal Water District, Read more…
June’s “You in the Conejo” winner is Randy Wagner, whose selfie featured the challenge subject for June—a footprint or track—although we’re a little suspicious about its authenticity. Randy claims he found his Bigfoot print on the trails of the Lang Ranch Open Space. Other entrants found dog and human prints Read more…
The summer edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Grade 4 essay contest grand prize winners : Don’t Miss Our ‘Water Wisdom’ Talk on June 28 : Trails Education Days Adds ‘Whole Access’ Day : Save These Dates! : Spotlight on… Daniel Conway, Read more…
Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest
Saturday October 7, 2023
A free, family-friendly outdoor event where the Conejo Valley community learns about native plants, water-wise gardening and more sustainable living. Click to learn more!