Commentary: When the rains come Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, January 26, 2017 Risk is a fact of life for outdoors enthusiasts, and smart people know they should always weigh the pros and cons when they venture into the wild. In Southern California this winter—with an onslaught Read more…
Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency rangers are saving wildlife one pipe at time, and the Conejo Valley Audubon Society applauds them. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, June 18, 2015 What do wildlife traps and open-topped vertical pipes have in common? Both are death traps for birds, lizards Read more…
Parking lot allows easier access to 326 acres of open space Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, May 7, 20015 Nearly seven and a half years after the intensely debated specific plan for the Rancho Potrero Open Space was finally approved, the area’s trailhead improvements will officially be Read more…
Thousand Oaks loses one its most dedicated open space volunteers. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, August 14, 2014 Anyone who’s hiked the trails of the Santa Monica Mountains has likely walked in Burt Elliott’s footsteps. Elliott, who died early this month at 81, was a retired engineer, Read more…
Rim of the Valley study now in fifth year Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, April 18, 2013 The mountains encircling the Conejo and Simi valleys may soon become part of the U.S. National Park Service. The Conejo Mountain area, Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains make up Read more…
One of the main access routes from Hill Canyon to the Western Plateau in the open space between Thousand Oaks and the Santa Rosa Valley received some much needed attention this past weekend. Source of this article: The Ventura County Star, March 26, 2013 About 80 volunteers helped to remove Read more…
Since completing a series of community outreach meetings in spring 2012, the Conejo Recreation and Park District has further refined its plans for the development of its 124-acre Lang Ranch property, bordered by Erbes Road, Avenida de Los Arboles and Westlake Boulevard. Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, Read more…
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…
Conejo Recreation and Park District is marking its 50-year anniversary in 2013 Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, January 3, 2013 To celebrate its 5oth anniversary, the park district is hiding commemorative coins in geocaches around the Conejo Valley. A geocache is a hidden box that is found Read more…
Land will be preserved as open space Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, November 29, 2012 In a move city leaders say will protect additional open space in Thousand Oaks, the city has agreed to purchase less than an acre of land identified as a priority for preservation Read more…