** ACTION NEEDED ** Hills For Everyone supports the effort to list the Southern California mountain lion as a California endangered species–along with many other groups. This listing would give cougars more protections and considerations when developments, road or infrastructure … Read More
The More You Know… Poison oak is found throughout the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor–especially in oak woodlands and chaparral environments. You can identify it easily when the leaves are present because there are “leaflets of three.” Remember the saying “leaflets … Read More
“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.”–Langston Hughes While the rain dampens the earth again, we can’t help but think of the benefits it … Read More
While we continue to physically distance ourselves from one another… many have come to realize the relief that parks provide, the healing forces they offer, and how dire the need is for more parks. This is why we are in … Read More
Did you know that there are 138 lupine species native to California? They are easy to identify with their stalk of flowers and distinct leaf shape. The mix of California lupines vary in color from purple to pink, yellow to … Read More
In light of the current circumstances, we are taking a different approach to April Fool’s Day. No scary stories, no fabricated tales–instead, it will be good ol’ fashioned (animal) jokes. How do spiders communicate?Through the World Wide Web. Where did … Read More
Let’s play a guessing game… Chino Hills State Park’s first acquisition was in 1981. How many acquisitions have occurred to get it to its current size (3/31/2020)? The answer is 33 separate acquisitions to create the “current” Chino Hills State Park.
Coyotes often get a bad rap, but because they are opportunists–humans need to be more vigilant about keeping them at bay. Similar to dogs, coyotes are curious, playful, and defend their territory. Coyotes are most active during dawn and dusk, … Read More
May the beams of sunlight wrap their warmth and light around you while we unite for a common cause–humanity. We are with you and will continue to be. “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – … Read More
Wild cucumber is a native vine that grows in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats. It is native to SoCal and Baja California and when in bloom has small white flowers and green fruits that look like oblong spiked balls. … Read More