_Special Announcement _Upcoming Events
The Conejo Open Space Foundation kicks off our holiday giving campaign.
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 Read more…
_Upcoming Events Trailwork
Sept 23, Conejo trail restoration for National public Lands Day!
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 Read more…
Scholarship Application
How to apply for the Scholarship
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 Read more…
_Upcoming Events Environment Plants Native Speaker Series
Come Visit COSF’s Family-friendly Native Plantpalooza & Eco Fest October 1!
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. Read more…
_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…
_Special Announcement Where in the Conejo
Christine Elowitt is the winner of the July ‘Where in the Conejo’ photo contest!
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 Read more…
Where in the Conejo
Where in the Conejo Contest for July 1, 2022
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 Read more…
_Special Announcement Social Media ONLY
It’s New Map Monday! Los Robles East, White Horse Canyon, Los Padres Figure Eight Loop
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 Read more…
_Special Announcement Newsletter
2022 Summer COSF Newsletter
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 Read more…