We post the most significant recent news to our home page, but it’s even easier to keep up with all COSF news without having to visit our website. Using an app on your phone or tablet, our news will be delivered to you on your own terms! Using the web technology called “RSS” (Really Simple Syndication) and an ‘RSS reader’ Read more…
Get into the giving spirit this season. Be part of making a positive impact in your Conejo Valley today. Give now. Each year the Conejo Open Space Foundation raises funds to support several projects from student scholarships to wildlife crossings to educational hikes for 4th grade students in our community and more. It’s with these dollars that together we can Read more…
The second monthly trail work day is being held on the morning of Saturday September 23, in honor of National Public Lands Day. The work will be on the trails of Rancho Potrero, clearing weeds that choke the trails and fixing ruts. The monthly work days are organized by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA), with support from COSF. Read more…
To be eligible for the 2022 Entering College Scholarship, the applicant must reside in and attend a high school in Ventura County, California, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average, and plan to attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis. The applicant should be planning to enter a career directly related to sustainability, ecology and, in Read more…
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 who entered! Although it may appear that the three insects’ Read more…
This free educational event with dozens of eco-related exhibitors will have lots of fun activities for the kids! Hosted by the Conejo Open Space Foundation on Saturday October 1, it will take place in Thousand Oaks at the Lakeside Pavilion area of the Conejo Creek North Park, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The first-time festival’s exhibitors include butterfly experts Read more…
On Saturday, October 1, the Conejo Open Space Foundation will present a free educational 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 Oaks from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The first-time festival’s exhibitors Read more…
You could win $25 if you can you identify the phenomena 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. As you are hiking in the Open Space, you glance over and you see a lot of insect activity on Read more…
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. During their lifespan, most butterflies only experience part of the Read more…
The July 1 Where in the Conejo contest photo was of the Santa Rosa Trail in Wildwood Park. Of the correct entrants, Christine was selected at random as the winner of a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations Christine and thanks to all who entered the contest! The Santa Rosa Trail is in the northern part of Wildwood, crossing the northern side Read more…