Conejo Open Space Foundation

Raptor expert Jaclyn DeSantis warns about dangers hawks, owls and eagles face—from us! See her recorded presentation

On November 19, Jaclyn DeSantis, education program manager at the Ojai Raptor Center presented “Wild Neighbors: Raptors, Rehabilitation, and the Human Connection” as the final talk of 2025 in COSF’s popular Speaker Series. DeSantis is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and she has seen at lot of injured birds during her 15 years Read more

By Anne Russell, 1 day12/01/2025 ago

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Wildlife researcher Ellie Bolas reveals the private lives of local mule deer—see her recorded presentation

Visit China Flat, Conejo Canyons, Rancho Sierra Vista or Satwiwa as the sun is rising. Watch in anticipation as it casts delicate morning light on the open canopy of the oak savanna, the frosted tips of wild oats and desiccated sagebrush—and wait. You just might see the unmistakable glimmer of Read more

By Anne Russell, 4 months07/31/2025 ago

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Wildlife educator Dana Stangel examines how humans and coyotes can peacefully coexist—see her recorded presentation

Dana Stangel, founder and executive director of Teranga Ranch Wildlife, shared her expertise and advice about how to live side by side with our most visible urban canid, the coyote. On January 29, 2025, as COSF’s first 2025 Speaker Series guest, Stangel presented “Coyotes Among Us.” Scroll down to watch Read more

By Anne Russell, 10 months02/04/2025 ago

Kids examine materials at Conejo Open Space Foundation booth

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Bring the Whole Family to Native Plantpalooza on September 28!

Come learn about native-plant gardening and design and get tips on living more sustainably, while the little ones discover entertaining facts about plants and animals and what kids can do to help the environment. Our. 30+ exhibitors will have fun, creative activities for children, including microscope explorations, touch-and-talk tables about Read more

By Anne Russell, 1 year09/08/2024 ago

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Hummingbird expert Dr. Julie Morley explains how you can help these tiny birds—view her recorded webinar presentation here

Dr. Julie Morley’s talk focused on understanding hummingbirds’ biology and habits so people can cultivate safer and more welcoming habitats for them.

By Anne Russell, 2 years ago

An animal handler holds a large Eurasian eagle-owl.

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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

Board members at the COSF booth at Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest

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Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest Returns October 7, 2023

On Saturday, October 7, the Conejo Open Space Foundation will host its second annual free event featuring dozens of eco-related exhibitors and fun activities for kids. Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest will be held rain or shine at the Lakeside Pavilion area in the Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Read more

By Anne Russell, 2 years09/13/2023 ago

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Alicia Di Rado is the winner of the August ‘Where in the Conejo’ photo contest!

The August 1 “Where in the Conejo” contest photo featured a hairstreak butterfly feeding on buckwheat flowers while a bee assassin captured a honeybee. Of the correct entrants, Alicia Di Rado was selected at random as the winner of a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations, Alicia, and thanks to all Read more

By Anne Russell, 3 years08/08/2022 ago

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Monarch butterflies now listed as endangered: What we can all do to help them

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

By Steve Clark, 3 years07/25/2022 ago

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View the recording of Betina Loudermilk’s talk about the plight of the Western monarch butterflies and what you can do to help them survive

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

By Anne Russell, 3 years06/10/2022 ago