Fun Fact – There are several types of sage in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. White sage is particularly fragrant. If you gently rub your fingers on the leaves you can smell it–no need to break it off! Native Nations … Read More
Be attentive! Lightning is in the Southland. While incredibly uncommon locally, there is a possibility it could ignite a wildfire.
Did you know that male woodpeckers are solely responsible for egg incubation at night? Yes! Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures! Your impact on the next generation(s) is valuable and deep.
Bob Henderson gets recognized for his work, just as Roland vom Dorp resigns from our Board of Directors. And, the Habitat Authority gets a fire risk reduction pilot program funded. View the June E-Newsletter.
Wildfire advocates are pushing the latest science on wildfires toward hardened homes instead of relying only on brush clearance. This article explains why. Locally, during the Freeway Complex Fire (2008), embers flew miles ahead of the flame front and damaged … Read More
Congrats to the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority for its recent feature in National Geographic Magazine! The article summarizes the use of goats to reduce wildfire risks as a pilot project from a CAL FIRE grant. View the National Geographic … Read More
Here’s another interesting Plant Adaptation for our SoCal habitats. The prickly pear cactus is a succulent, meaning it stores a lot of water. It is also considered fire adapted. The spines are the leaves and provide shade to the cactus. … Read More
Important information on the role of the coyote in the ecosystem.
#FunFact – Did you know that poison oak comes in many colors? And, that its leaves, branches, and stem all have the oil in them that make you itch when you touch it? Be aware when you hike “Leaflets of … Read More
Trees provide a lot of value in nature and our society. From clean air to shade on a hot day, or capturing carbon to adding character to a community–they too must be protected during the drought. This article provides some … Read More