Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday—observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the 4 days that follow—celebrates the spirit of philanthropy and charity. As in the past, we invite you to help support your open spaces by making a gift of any size to the Conejo Open Space Foundation today. Like Read more…
Thanks to generous donations from members and supporters, COSF was able to add $6,800 to the $10,000 donation already pledged to fund the construction of the $87 million Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing over the 101 freeway. The additional money came from the Julia Osborn Gourley Memorial Fund, which COSF created Read more…
Most of us think of the wildlife crossing as only for the benefit of mountain lions, so that lions from different regions can mingle, reduce interbreeding and strengthen the gene pool of the population. In reality, the wildlife bridge will benefit many more species, including plants and birds! COSF is Read more…
“Wow. Beth is even better than I had hoped!!!” That was one response to March 11th presentation on the need for the 101 Freeway wildlife crossing bridge. The Zoom webinar was given by Beth Pratt, the Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation for California. 215 people registered for the Read more…
Founded in 2012, Giving Tuesday—observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the 4 days that follow—celebrates the spirit of philanthropy and charity. From a local start in New York City, the movement has expanded worldwide over the past 8 years. Like other charities, the Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) welcomes Read more…
The National Wildlife Federation just announced that the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) has voted to approve a $5 million grant for the wildlife crossing at Liberty Canyon. “On behalf of the Department, I wish we had done this project decades ago for the benefit of our wildlife. This item Read more…
Many of us love shopping! Now, you can take that purchase even further, if you are shopping on Amazon. You have the option to support a charity like ours. For any eligible purchases made, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price to the Conejo Open Space Foundation at no Read more…
Many of us love shopping! Now, you can take that purchase even further, if you are shopping on Amazon. You have the option to support a charity like ours. For any eligible purchases made, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price to the Conejo Open Space Foundation at no Read more…
During the annual Holiday Party where COSCA, COSTAC and COSF contributors celebrate the year with like-minded open space enthusiasts, COSF President Jerry Westby handed over a check for $30,000 to COSCA Administrator Brian Stark. The funds came from COSF donors and membership fees and is to go towards the construction Read more…
Many of us love shopping! Now, you can take that purchase even further, if you are shopping on Amazon. You have the option to support a charity like ours. For any eligible purchases made, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price to the Conejo Open Space Foundation at no Read more…