Conejo Open Space Foundation

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

Behavioral ecologist Ellie Bolas shared discoveries she has made during her ongoing research concerning mule deer in the Santa Monica Mountains and Conejo Valley as COSF’s third Speaker Series presentation of 2025 on July 9. Bolas’ focus is on the impact of human-caused disturbance to the deer’s habit, including wildfire. Read more…

By Anne Russell, 5 days07/31/2025 ago

_Special Announcement Environment Speaker Series Wildlife

New Speaker Series talk: Ellie Bolas presents “Lions and Fires and Humans, Oh Deer!”

Please join us for the live online presentation of “Lions and Fires and Humans, Oh Deer!” by ecologist Ellie Bolas. Currently a PhD candidate at the University of California Davis (UCD), Bolas will discuss how mule deer in the Santa Monica Mountains and Conejo Valley navigate a dynamic landscape of Read more…

By Steve Clark, 2 months06/13/2025 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Speaker Series Wildlife

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, 6 months02/04/2025 ago

_Special Announcement Speaker Series Wildlife

Dana Stangel Speaker Series ‘Coyotes Among Us’ POSTPONED to January 29

We sincerely apologize, but widespread power outages today mean that we need to reschedule the online presentation, “Coyotes Among Us,” to Wednesday, January 29. The presentation will starts at 7:00 pm as previously planned. If you have already registered, the Zoom link you received will continue to work. Wildlife educator Dana Read more…

By Anne Russell, 7 months01/06/2025 ago

Kids examine materials at Conejo Open Space Foundation booth

Plantpalooza Plants Native Wildlife

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, 11 months09/08/2024 ago

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Environment Speaker Series Wildlife

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, 1 year ago

An animal handler holds a large Eurasian eagle-owl.

_Special Announcement Accomplishments Environment Plantpalooza Plants Native Wildlife

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

Environment Plantpalooza Plants Native Wildlife

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

Plants Native Where in the Conejo Wildlife

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

_Special Announcement Environment Wildlife

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