In 2021, we revised the rules of COSF’s popular, long-running “Where in the Conejo” contest to encourage a wider range of entrants by offering more diverse subjects to identify. We also created a Grand Prize, so that even people who had already won would have an incentive to keep playing. Read more…
The December 1 “Where in the Conejo” photo was of a castor bean plant (Ricinus communis) in bloom. Castor bean is not native and has become a noxious weed in Southern California, although it has both commercial and landscape uses. Tolerant of drought, this fast-growing evergreen shrub in the euphorbia Read more…
You could win $25 if you can you identify the plant shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. This evergreen plant thrives in disturbed areas in Southern Read more…
The November 1 Where in the Conejo Contest photo was of the Lindero Creek Trail. Of the correct entrants, Jef was selected at random as the winner of a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations Jef and thanks to all who entered the contest! The Lindero Creek Trail is in the North Read more…
You could win $25 if you can you identify the trail shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. Which trail is shown in the photo? This is Read more…
The October 1 “Where in the Conejo” contest photo was of a Jerusalem cricket, aka, potato bug, another common name many of you noted when you entered. It’s also known as niño de la tierra, sand cricket, and stone cricket. Of the correct entrants, Eric Perl of Newbury Park was Read more…
You could win $25 if you can identify the critter shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. You’re more likely to see this odd-looking creature along the Read more…
The September 1 Where in the Conejo Contest photo was of the Hidden Rim Trail. Of the correct entrants, David was selected at random as the winner of a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations David and thanks to all who entered the contest! The Hidden Rim Trail in the Conejo Canyon Read more…
You could win $25 if you can you identify the trail shown in the photo! The correct answer is provided below along with 3 that are not. To be entered in the drawing to win, you must select the right one. Which trail is shown in the photo? This is Read more…
The August 1 Where in the Conejo Contest photo was of a Milde’s tarantula hawk. Of the correct entrants (which was most everyone!), Wendy was selected at random as the winner of a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations Wendy and thanks to all who entered the contest! Milde’s tarantula hawk (Pepsis Read more…