Highlights A good intermediate workout with several options Climb up to three peaks (and one sub-peak), all with great views all around For an even great workout, continue on moderately steeper trails southwest on the Saddle Pass Trail or southeast on the Aqiwo Trail to the Wishbone Loop Trail The Read more…
An enthusiastic crowd of 55 volunteers turned out early on a cool, overcast morning to work on the Wishbone Trail behind the Westlake Village Community Park on October 15. The trail, which was completed a mere three years ago and is the newest in the Conejo Open Space system, needed Read more…
On Saturday, October 1, COSF launched a live event as part of its popular Speaker Series: Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest at Conejo Creek North Park. The first-year, free event, which was blessed with mild, sunny weather, featured beekeepers, butterfly experts, master gardeners, naturalists, and others. Attendees enjoyed presentations from Read more…
The fall edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition… Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest on Oct. 1 : COSCA Fall Trail Work Day Oct. 15 at Westlake Village Community Park : Agoura HOA Conducts Poison-free Study : COSCA Rangers Make Move to New Read more…
Highlights Great view over Westlake Village, especially in the autumn when the trees are changing color A mix of trail types – singletrack trails and dirt roads Description This is moderate hike of about 4.25 miles with about 1000’ of climbing in total. The route starts in Triunfo Community Park, Read more…
The September 1 Where in the Conejo contest photo was of the Triunfo Canyon Trail. Of the correct entrants, Maryann was selected at random as the winner of a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations and thanks to all who entered the contest! The Triunfo Canyon Trail leads from Triunfo Community Park Read more…
Highlights This is the prettiest way to get to the very popular 40′ high Paradise Falls Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Wildwood Canyon away from crowds and dusty parking Easy short 2.9-mile loop along pretty canyon trails Two Springs Trail is closed to mountain bikers and equestrians because of Read more…
The migratory monarch butterfly has been added to the endangered species ‘Red List’ by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature in mid-July 2022. This colorful butterfly is known for its spectacular migration of up to 2,500 miles from Mexico to Canada, taking several generations to complete the route. Read more…
Highlights Beautiful oak forest at the bottom of Los Padres Trail Great views of Thousand Oaks and more from Los Robles Overlook More remote White Horse Canyon and Brookview Trails have few visitors and great views Description This is a moderately strenuous 8.5 mile double loop, with a total elevation Read more…
For COSF’s summer 2022 Speaker Series virtual presentation on June 8, butterfly educator Betina Loudermilk of Betina’s Little Farm & Butterfly Garden gave a fact-filled presentation about the East and West Coast monarch migrations and lifecycles. She discussed the mysterious resurgence of the Western monarchs and the grave threats they Read more…