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
The photo of the November 14th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of the Whole Access Trail, part of the Oak Canyon Loop Trail. Congratulations to Jill Pechter who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! Learn more about Read more
Here is a collection of photos from the 2019 speakers Seth Riley, Derek Field and Aly Covington.
The photo of the October 17th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of Elliott Peak, aka Elliott Mtn., on the Western Plateau. Congratulations to Todd Strasburger who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! Learn more about the contest Read more
About 80 open space enthusiasts came out to help fix up the trails in the Conejo Canyons in preparation for winter rains. Volunteers came from various organizations such as the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council (SMMTC), the Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Association (CORBA), the El Camino Real charter high school mountain Read more
On October 17 at the Grant R. Brimhall Library in Thousand Oaks, Aly talked about ways to enjoy the open space to include Physical, Intellectual (mental), Emotional, Connectional, Environmental and Spiritual. All elements help to improve your overall health. Below is a gallery of photos from Aly’s presentation. COSF presented Read more
The photo of the September 26th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of Tarantula Hill. Congratulations to Bernardo Castillo who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded. Learn more about the contest on our Where in the Conejo page. Read more
The photo of the September 5th issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of the Alaplay Trail in the Lang Ranch Open Space. Congratulations to Cindy Wagner who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded. Learn more about the contest Read more
The photo of the August 22nd issue of the Thousand Oaks Acorn, shown here, was of the Los Robles East and Los Robles Overlook (sometimes called the Scenic Overlook) Trails. Congratulations to James Hanley who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded. Read more
Derek has recently been focusing his career on offering interpretive hikes and talks to the general public on local geologic origins and features. His presentation includes some surprising information on the formation of familiar landmarks in the Conejo Valley and the potential for seismic changes that might impact our communities Read more