• Freedom from Anxiety

    Coastal Gateway Multi-Purpose Room 3900 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA, US

    Join renowned international teacher and Buddhist nun Gen la Kelsang Dekyong for "Freedom from Anxiety," an illuminating talk on finding peace in today's chaotic world. Drawing from ancient Buddhist wisdom […]

  • Wildwood Central Park Gentler Hike

    Wildwood Regional Park 928 W Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Wildwood Park is one of our most versatile local parks, with 27 miles of trails traversing rocky volcanic cliffs, cacti-filled desert environs, riparian forest, and a cool, watery canyon. Wildwood's […]

  • A Wilder Wildwood (NOT Gentler)

    Canna St and Timberwood Ave. 2800 - 2810 Canna St, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Attention! New Trailhead. For this special extended Wildwood Park hike we will start at a different trailhead located at Canna St. and Timberwood Ave. From the parking lot adjacent to […]

  • Best of Beethoven: Choral Fantasy

    Fred Kavli Theatre- Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks Boulevard 2100, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    Your organizer, Steve, will be performing as part of the New West Symphony Chorus in Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, New West Symphony's 2025 Masterpiece Series. On the program with Symphony No. […]

  • Best of Beethoven: Choral Fantasy

    Rancho Campana High School Mar Vista Drive 4235, Camarillo, CA, United States

    Your organizer, Steve, will be performing as part of the New West Symphony Chorus in Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, New West Symphony's 2025 Masterpiece Series. On the program with Symphony No. […]

  • Native Plantpalooza and Ecofest

    Conejo Creek Park 1379 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, US

    Once again, COSF presents the Native Plantpalooza and Ecofest. Saturday October 11 from 10 am to 2 pm in Conejo Creek North. Bring your family! Admission is free. No registration […]

  • Rainy Days and, uh, Tuesdays! Ranch Center Hike. Rain Cancels

    Rancho Sierra Vista Rancho Sierra Vista/Point Mugu, Newbury Park, CA, US

    Because of this dreary weekend’s rain we will avoid mud as much as possible with an asphalt / gravel route. We'll meet near the bathrooms in the Rancho Sierra Vista […]

 

Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need.

Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly.

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