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HFE 2020 Recap Video

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 2, 2021 with No Comments

This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2020 including acquisition and conservation of 320 acres, PowerPoint presentations, support of the Chino Hills State Park Trail Plan, and legislation to save raptors and owls from rat poison. It also covers some of the land use challenges that were resolved like Hidden Oaks and the Aera Energy project. Nevertheless, some challenges remain like Esperanza Hills, the Brea Canyon Road widening, Hsi Lai Temple expansion, and extension of the … Read More

Grant Awarded for Fire Recovery

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 27, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to report that the California State Parks Foundation awarded Hills For Everyone our full grant request to replace the campground sign, add defensible space and native plants to the slope, and repair the fencing along Bane Canyon Road near the Rolling M Ranch and Barn. All of these projects will aid in recovery at Chino Hills State Park from the Blue Ridge Fire impacts. We’ll keep you posted on our progress. Additionally, Chino Hills State Park Interpretive … Read More

January 2021 E-Newsletter

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 15, 2021 with No Comments

Our first newsletter of the new year focuses on trails and fire recovery. Chino Hills State Park finalized its trail plan and there are tips to keeping the natural resources protected by staying on trail. Further, Hills For Everyone and others applied for funding to help in the Blue Ridge Fire recovery. View our January 2021 E-Newsletter.

Esperanza Hills Featured in Article

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 23, 2020 with No Comments

This is the final article in a three-part series by Voice of OC related to Orange County wildfires. This article focuses on the #BlueRidgeFire and the dangerous development above Yorba Linda called Esperanza Hills that burned in this and other fires. The 340 unit Esperanza Hills project has one way in and out for residents and a separate emergency access for firefighters. We are always grateful for our partnership with Protect Our Homes and Hills for its efforts to limit … Read More

State Park Featured in Article

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 22, 2020 with No Comments

Here is the second in a three part series on wildfires in Orange County. This article focuses on Chino Hills State Park and how it has an unnatural fire frequency. Too many fires burning the land is having big impacts on the plants and animals–all the reasons the park was protected. View the Voice of OC article.