COSF News   (February 2007)

Community Outreach
The Conejo Open Space Foundation plans to staff an information table at the Health Fair at the Knolls Apartments in Thousand Oaks on February 24, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and also at Wildwood Park on March 3, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The Foundation will provide trail maps, literature, and lots of information about our Conejo Open Space and expansive trail system. For inquiries, please contact Julie Osborn at volunteer@cosf.org.


Adopt-A-Trail Program - Two more trails adopted!
Adopt-A-Trail is one of the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency's Volunteer Corps programs. A trail adopter, or sponsor, can be an individual, a group, or an organization. The sponsor agrees to be responsible for the maintenance and/or development of an adopted trail or trail segment within the Conejo Open Space system. Currently, at least 17 Conejo Open Space trails have been adopted, and more are available! Contact Julie Osborn at adoptatrail@cosf.org for more information.

Steve Forman, is an open space enthusiast, an avid trail runner, and one of the latest appointees to the Conejo Open Space Trails Advisory Committee. Steve has adopted the Arroyo Conejo (Barranca) trail, and plans to not only maintain the existing trail in this area, but do some needed trail reroutes and water crossings.

Mark Burley, a long time supporter of the open space, recently adopted the Lower Santa Rosa Trail (Baseline Trail). This trail is located at the base of Mount Clef Ridge on the Santa Rosa Valley side, and is partially in the Conejo Open Space. Mark Burley and Santa Rosa Valley Trails Inc., a non-profit organization, endeavor to plan, create, acquire, and maintain a multi-use non-motorized trail system for public use in the Santa Rosa Valley and surrounding areas, and to provide connections to other trails and/or recreational facilities, including the Conejo Open Space.


Spring Trail Work Day   March 24, 2007   8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For anyone who has wondered how our fantastic Conejo Open Space trail system came to be . . . here's a chance to learn. Come out and help build a trail! This project is for the completion of a new trail from Reino Road / Las Brisas in the Newbury Park area. For details, check out the Trail Work page. For more information, contact Burt Elliott at 805-498-2475 or trailwork@cosf.org.


Trails Education Days   April 23 through April 27, 2007
Preparations are underway for the 2007 Trails Education Days. This year's annual T.E.D. is expected to be attended by 1644 fifth graders from the Conejo Valley Unified School District. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the program. Training will be provided. For information or to volunteer, email Elayne Haggan at ted@cosf.org, or Julie Osborn at volunteer@cosf.org, or fill out an online volunteer application.



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