Conservationists have been working to list Southern California and Central Coast mountain lion populations as “threatened” under the California Endangered Species Act, also known as CESA. This video explains why mountain lions should be protected. Protect Mountain Lions under the CA Endangered Species Act from Korinna Domingo on Vimeo. In Read more…
Check out this whimsical video that explains how to practice proper social distancing on trails in the open spaces.
As of Friday May 15, the Conejo OS Challenge has resumed, to be concluded on July 31st. Proper social distancing is absolutely required, as is other behavior needed to protect yourself and others during the COVID-19 pandemic. To avoid catching or passing the virus, do not congregate at trailheads or Read more…
As of Saturday May 9, trails in the Conejo Valley managed by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) will be open on weekends again. However, restrictions are still in place to help avoid transmission of the COVID-19 virus and keep trail users safe. Social distancing is expect and most Read more…
Congratulations to Mark Burley of Santa Rosa Valley who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! The Lower Santa Rosa Trail runs along the northern base of Mount Clef Ridge in the Santa Rosa Valley. It is shown on the Wildwood Park Read more…
Congratulations to Claudia Mitchell of Oxnard who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! The Palomino Trail is in the Rancho Potrero Open Space area, one of the newer large areas in COSCA’s stable. It’s directly south of Dos Vientos and adjacent Read more…
Congratulations to Cynthia Calverley of Thousand Oaks who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! The Los Padres Trail begins on Los Padres Drive a short distance from Moorpark Road. It passes through an oak forest for a half mile, then climbs Read more…
These photos were submitted via Twitter and Instagram. Remember to maintain your appropriate social distance from other trail users while enjoying our open space during the coronavirus epidemic. Thanks to Twitter users RachelHKnight, seangreene89, Mirdear1, cmgrowell and Instagram users jesscdy, val_eaton , mirdear75, justbexpix, northsea007, and meg_macias for allowing us Read more…
In this edition… Social Distancing on the trails : Spring flowers : Trail Trivia Alapay Trail : Harry Medved presentation on filming in the Conejo Valley : May 14 Guest Speaker Joey Algiers : Julia Osborn-Gourley : Spotlight on Steve Clark : Open Space Challenge : Spring Trail Work Day Read more…
Congratulations to Steve Bacharach of Thousand Oaks who provided the correct answer and was selected as the winner. Thanks to all who responded! What is now the Sapwi Trails Community Park was originally planned to be a sports park with baseball diamonds and soccer fields. However, the site is part Read more…