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…
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…
You could win $25 if you can you identify the area 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. This trail has gentle ups and downs but traverses a fairly steep hillside. It provides great views into the Read more…
Highlights Beautiful oak forest at the bottom of Los Padres Trail Great views of Thousand Oaks and more from Los Robles Overlook More remote White Horse Canyon and Brookview Trails have few visitors and great views Description This is a moderately strenuous 8.5 mile double loop, with a total elevation gain/loss of about 1300 feet. Starting at the Moorpark Rd. Read more…
The Summer edition of the Conejo Open Space Foundation newsletter has been posted. In this edition…Environmental studies scholarship winners : The “Monarch Miracle” report on our latest speaker and video recording : Trails Education Days for 4th grade students are back : Spotlight on Giancarlo Hamner : And more… View the Summer Conejo Open Space Newsletter.
Highlights Pretty route with quick access for Newbury Park residents Great views at Angel Vista – from the Channel Islands to Topatopa Bluff to the Santa Suzana Mountains to Mount Baldy Experience the “Dragonback Hills” Description This out-and-back route gets you to Angel Vista by way of the challenging Dragonback Hills. Part of the Los Robles Trail follows a very Read more…