Conejo Open Space Foundation takes 2020 speaker series online: Dr. Jessica Sanchez to present Thursday, July 30, 6:30 p.m., on “Challenges for Humans and Wildlife Coexisting in a Developing World”
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 23, 2020
In the midst of our current COVID-19 pandemic, have you ever wondered about disease transmission between wildlife, domestic animals, and people? What is the impact of suburban sprawl on the surrounding natural world? Why is connecting animal populations with the proposed Liberty Canyon wildlife corridor bridge important?
Dr. Jessica Sanchez, a Conejo Valley native and wildlife biologist, veterinarian and epidemiologist at UC Davis, will address these questions and more in her upcoming online presentation sponsored by Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF). “As human populations continue to expand and modify the surrounding landscapes, wildlife must adapt to many changes and live alongside humans or be confined to shrinking pockets of wilderness. This makes conserving and connecting open spaces important for coexistence with wildlife. “she has noted.
“Dr. Sanchez, who grew up in Newbury Park and graduated from Newbury Park High School in 2002, has studied mountain lions in Southern California and helped reestablish the native fox population on the Channel Islands’” said Jerry Westby, President, COSF Board of Directors. “In her upcoming COSF-sponsored presentation, she will discuss the impacts that urban development has on wildlife connectivity, wildlife’s exposure to toxins and infectious diseases, and human-wildlife conflicts. Many of our 150 miles of trails go thru wildlands where trail users can spot coyotes, mule deer, bobcats, and many bird species or have seen them in yards and private lands. Her talk should be of great local interest.”
“One of COSF’s primary missions is to educate residents on using, maintaining and preserving our wonderful open space and Jessica’s presentation will certainly meet that goal.” Westby said. “So many of us have used our trails to get some exercise during the pandemic. We’re delighted to be able to offer this timely talk.”
This will be an online virtual presentation that’s free to the public, although a $10 donation is recommended and gratefully accepted. Information on connecting to the presentation will be provided to registrants the day before the event. Attendance is limited to 300, so reservations should be made at https://www.cosf-test.org/events/register/
Helping to Preserve, Promote, and Protect Our Open Space
The Conejo Open Space Foundation (COSF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation formed in 1995 to promote, support and help maintain the open space and trail system of the Conejo Valley, and to educate visitors as to their roles as custodians and protectors of the open space and the environment. We support and help fund ongoing programs sponsored by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA). We are funded through individual, business, and corporate memberships, donations and grants. Funds received by COSF are highly leveraged through the extensive use of unpaid community volunteers and other in-kind donations.
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