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 used white sage in ceremonies, for medicinal purposes, in food, and to help repel insects.
Spring 2022 Newsletter (925KB PDF) Highlights: Saving Coal Canyon (Again) Park Grows Again Brea 265 Dispatch Phone Numbers Esperanza Hills Update Fire Damage Repair
Spring 2022 Newsletter (925KB PDF) Highlights: Saving Coal Canyon (Again) Park Grows Again Brea 265 Dispatch Phone Numbers Esperanza Hills Update Fire Damage Repair
Recently we’ve been fielding calls from concerned park visitors about violations occurring in the State Park. If you see something in Chino Hills State Park that violates the rules, causes harm to the park or its resources, or is of concern… you should report it to one of these two rangers: Ranger Ken Gordon (951) 503-3347 Ranger Chad Adriano (951) 933-6354
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.