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Restoration Begins at CHSP

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 6, 2020 with No Comments

We’ve gotten some questions about land being cleared near South Ridge Trail in Chino Hills State Park. This is the beginnings of a multi-year restoration project funded by two agencies: Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The first is mitigation from a fire in Coal Canyon (Caltrans) and the second is mitigation for impacts related to freeway projects (OCTA). As a reminder, please stay on the authorized trails to keep the habitat lands intact and certainly avoid these … Read More

Holly Berry

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 30, 2019 with No Comments

Did you know that our region has a special evergreen tree called toyon? Yep, this species has bright red “showy” berries present in the winter months. Often times it is called “Holly Berry.” Rumor has it that “Hollywood” is named after the Holly Berry tree. So, if you are on the trail and see this gem–remember its fun winter display of color.

Give Wildlife a Break

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 30, 2019 with No Comments

A great reminder from our friends at Sea and Sage Audubon Society on how to “give wildlife a break.”

Give a Gift by 12/31

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 28, 2019 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone has had many successes in 2019 and donations made by the end of the year support our continued preservation efforts in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Donate online.

View of Shell-Aera Land

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 18, 2019 with No Comments

Sunsets in the fall and winter are spectacular. And they are “extra” spectacular when set against natural ridge lines. These are the 3,000 acre Shell-Aera lands above Brea on the Orange County side and above Diamond Bar and Rowland Heights on the LA County side. Our aim is to protect them forever.