We are simply overjoyed to report that our challenge grant met with great success. Our generous and loyal hillside supporters donated $4,218 and it was matched by our anonymous donor with another $2,000. In the last five days of the year we brought in over $6,200. THANK YOU!!
We share in the loss of Whittier resident Chuck Hanson, one the founders of the Friends of Whittier Hills. His legacy of saving land in the Whittier area is both remarkable and long lasting. We owe him a lot. In these difficult times, we wish his family comfort even as we also feel ever so grateful for the gift of his life. Services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015. View his obituary in the Whittier Daily News.
CHINO HILLS STATE PARK will REOPEN TODAY, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 8 AM. The park will reopen this morning. There are some areas which still have some standing water. Please walk or ride around these areas to protect the trail. High winds are forecasted for today which will continue to loosen the Russian thistle (tumbleweeds) in and around the park causing them to gather in certain areas making some trails difficult to pass or impassable. Damp and soft soils … Read More
ALERT: The Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) has been discovered in approximately 30 trees at Weir Canyon in northern Orange County. The trees are on regional park/reserve land but within a mile of homes. What can you do to prevent the spread? Do not buy or bring in firewood from other counties. Keep it local. This pest is killing our trees and it is because it is being carried across county lines by people… helping it spread.
Do you hate to cook during the holidays? If so, join us on Friday night between 5 and 8 PM at the Souplantation in Brea to support another Stop Madrona fundraiser. From salads to soups, breads to pasta–all the bases will be covered AND you’ll be supporting the hills. Be sure to bring the flyer with you and order a beverage so we get credit for the sale. Bring the family, bring your friends to this fun event. Spread the … Read More