With an $18,750 check presented on July 13 by President Bill Miller to National Wildlife Federation Deputy Director for California Lauren Gill, COSF is proud to have contributed a total of $50,000 toward the construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. COSF’s first donation in support of the crossing was Read more
Dana Stangel, executive director of Teranga Ranch, and John Noble, Conejo Open Space Foundation board member and rattlesnake relocator, addressed an enthusiastic and inquisitive crowd of about 80 people June 3. During “Living with Rattlesnakes: What Ventura County Residents Need to Know” the pair focused on dispelling myths, explaining typical 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
Rattlesnake encounters are on the rise this spring, raising questions and concerns for hikers, homeowners, pet owners, and anyone spending time outdoors. On June 3, at 7:00 p.m., join wildlife educator Dana Stangel of Teranga Ranch and rattlesnake relocator John Noble in person for an informative community presentation. The event will Read more
For our Winter ‘Four Seasons’ contest the challenge subject is Conejo Valley wildlife (i.e., birds, reptiles, bugs, mammals, etc.). Deadline for entry is February 28, 2026. If you would like to enter future contests, here are the rules: Every season, we’ll identify a specific item (e.g., “an oak tree”) for Read more
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 a lot of injured birds during her 15 years Read more
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
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
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
Dr. Julie Morley’s talk focused on understanding hummingbirds’ biology and habits so people can cultivate safer and more welcoming habitats for them.