Conejo Open Space Foundation

An animal handler holds a large Eurasian eagle-owl.

Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Stages a Successful Return October 7; See the gallery of photos!

Last year, COSF launched a live event as part of its popular Speaker Series: Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest. This year Native Plantpalooza returned to Conejo Creek North Park on Saturday, October 7, an unusually warm day. Nonetheless, the free event, which featured beekeepers, butterfly experts, climate activists and other Read more…

By Anne Russell, 2 years10/11/2023 ago

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It’s New Map Monday in Wildwood Park: Two Springs, Paradise Falls and Wildwood Canyon Trails

Highlights Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Wildwood Canyon without the crowds or dusty parking Easy short loop along park walkways and pretty canyon trails Two Springs Trail is closed to mountain bikers and equestrians because of stairs Includes two tunnels that pass underneath Avenida de los Arboles Everybody likes Read more…

By Steve Clark, 2 years10/02/2023 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Trailwork

NPLD trail work at Rancho Potrero: What a success!

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…

By Steve Clark, 2 years09/24/2023 ago

_Special Announcement Newsletter

2023 Fall COSF Newsletter

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…

By Steve Clark, 2 years ago

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It’s New Map Monday in Wildwood Park: Lizard Rock, Paradise Falls and Two Springs Loop

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…

By Steve Clark, 2 years09/18/2023 ago

_Special Announcement Current Conejo Where Trails

Barbara Welch is Our August ‘You in the Conejo’ Winner!

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…

By Anne Russell, 2 years09/01/2023 ago

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It’s New Map Monday in Los Robles West: Rosewood Trail to Space Mountain Overlook

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…

By Steve Clark, 2 years08/14/2023 ago

_Special Announcement Current Conejo Where Plants Native

Christine Elowitt is Our July ‘You in the Conejo’ Winner!

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…

By Anne Russell, 2 years08/01/2023 ago

_Special Announcement Trails Trailwork

COSCA begins new volunteer program for monthly trail work

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…

By Anne Russell, 2 years07/25/2023 ago

_Special Announcement Environment Speaker Series

Water expert Jennifer Lancaster explains ‘weather whiplash’ phenomena –plus a recording of the presentation.

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…

By Anne Russell, 2 years07/03/2023 ago