From February 1 through May 1, 2013, mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners and equestrians of all ages are challenged to experience ten of the best and most beautiful multi-use trails in the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA). This is a “virtual” event, where you will take photos of specific Read more…
A mile-long hiking trail is part of an ambitious plan to transform Grant Park — a place whose main draw until recently was a tribute to Junipero Serra — into a lush botanical garden. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, January 6, 2013 For 95 years, Grant Park Read more…
The artwork called Stroll uses audio devices erected along Santa Clarita’s South Fork Trail to emit an eclectic mix of field recordings, electronic sounds, the spoken word and performed music. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, October 21, 2012 Users of a peaceful and popular Santa Clarita trail Read more…
Conejo Recreation and Park District officials unveiled their new plan for Lang Ranch Community Park last week. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 12, 2012 Last Thursday, park planners Denise Johns and Shauna Welty shared the concept for the 124-acre property with CRPD’s board of directors and Read more…
Following a review, the agency will eliminate the unpopular Adventure Pass for most forest areas. In addition, the U.S. 9th Circuit has ruled that the government went too far in charging for access. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, February 29, 2012 The U.S. Forest Service plans to Read more…
BMX fans hope to see amenities at Lang Ranch Park Source of this article: The Thousand Oak Acorn, February 16, 2012 The park district won’t be alone in deciding what’s next for Lang Ranch Community Park. More than 100 people filled a meeting room last week at Conejo Recreation and Read more…
A new online event to promote the miles of public trails in the Conejo Valley has been launched by the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency. Source of this Article: The Ventura County Star, December 6, 2011 The Conejo Open Space Challenge seeks to encourage people to explore the trails system and Read more…
Even Formula 409 has proven ineffective at destroying the New Zealand mudsnail, an asexually reproducing invasive species that poses a threat to steelhead restoration efforts and native creatures. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, March 30, 2010 They’re nearly always pregnant, like the mythical tribbles of “Star Trek” Read more…
Some residents say they fear that natural areas will be despoiled. But backers of greater access say foes want to keep the beauty for themselves. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 23, 2006. By Martha Groves, Times Staff Writer Behind a gate at the end of a Read more…
Gated communities and recreational users are fighting over the closure of pathways on private land in the Santa Monica Mountains. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, May 10, 2006. By Jessica Garrison, Times Staff Writer Long before developers built multimillion-dollar homes atop the ridges in the Santa Monica Read more…