COSF News   (July 2007)

Protecting our native plant communities
Non-native plants in our open space crowd out native grasses and other plants. Over time, these pest plants reduce the variety of native plant and animal life. The Conejo Open Space Trails Advisory Committee, supported by the Conejo Open Space Foundation, is in the process of setting up a Non-native Plant Task Force. The Task Force will target several highly invasive non-native plants, including arundo, fennel, and palms. Volunteers will report the location of the targeted plants in the Conejo Open Space to the COSCA Rangers. The Rangers will then determine the appropriate treatment.


Rancho Potrero community workshop
On July 2, 2007, the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency, in coordination with the City of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Recreation and Park District, hosted a community workshop on the future of the Rancho Potrero property, a 326 acre parkland located in southwest Newbury Park. Conceptual planning includes open space, trails, a trailhead, the existing Rancho Potrero Equestrian Center, a reservable picnic area that could serve as an outdoor classroom and ride-in destination, and three smaller picnic areas. Public comments received to date are diverse and will all be considered by the Planning Commission and elected officials as they continue the planning process for Rancho Potrero.


Trailhead Outreach
On Saturday, June 30, 2007, Conejo Open Space Trails Advisory Committee, Conejo Open Space Foundation members, and other volunteers handed out trail maps and information about the Conejo Open Space to trail users in the Lang Ranch area.


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