Now that we are officially “in” Spring, here are some facts about California Poppies. It became the official state flower of California on March 2, 1903. And, on April 6th it is California Poppy Day. Poppies are bright, cheerful, and easy to grow in your garden too. Like all plants, wildlife, and resources in our parklands–they are protected by law. Keep them in the ground where they belong.
The 3Bs: Brea, Boards, and Badgers. Get information on a project proposed in Brea, appointments to Boards and Councils, and badgers in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. View the Hills For Everyone March e-newsletter.
A lot of changes are happening with representation due to the information gathered from the US Census in 2020. This means state and congressional districts were redrawn and adopted in 2022 to better align with the demographics. Hills For Everyone took the final maps for the California Assembly and Senate, as well as the Congressional Districts and overlaid them with the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. See how things have lined up on the three maps below. The new State Assembly … Read More
Known as the Brad Pitt of cougars, P22 (a collared male mountain lion in the Hollywood Hills) has literally been making the rounds in the *streets* of LA. Hopefully he heads back to the hills soon! And, remember avoid contact and no selfies with this large kitty! Let’s keep him wild! View the article in The Guardian.
We spent some time in the Powder Canyon Preserve this weekend and want to extend a hearty congratulations and thanks to Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority for its successful work restoring the hillside habitat. Check out the wonderful progress!