Photos submitted by participants of the 2026 Conejo OS Challenge will be arranged differently than in the past. Because we weren’t able to post photos as they were submitted, we have grouped them by subject matter. This first group is of selfies, and selfie-like images. Because there are so many, Read more
For our Summer ‘Four Seasons’ contest the challenge subject is animal tracks in the Conejo open space. Deadline for entry is August 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
The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) May trail work day, with support from COSF, will take place in Wildwood Park on the Eagle Point Trail on Saturday, May 16. According to Ranger Joe, it’s really overgrown and will take a lot of work to fix it up. The improvement will Read more
Two local seniors, Anna Bronk and Tyler Limcaco, both from Westlake High School, are the recipients of the sixth annual Conejo Open Space Foundation scholarships. The $1,500 scholarships support students pursuing environmental-studies-related majors at two- or four-year colleges or universities. The scholarships, which provide up to $6,000 per student in total, are Read more
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