Chino Hills State Park Archives | Page 23 of 80

Parkland Gets Funding Throughout OC

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 2, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to have our work on Chino Hills State Park showcased in conjunction with partners across the region like The Trust for Public Land and Rise Up Willowick. Residents and non-profits advocating for land protection is not a new thing, but it sure has gained momentum with the pandemic and realization of the need for more local outdoor options. View the Voice of OC article.

Dog on Dirt Trails Don’t Mix

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 27, 2021 with No Comments

State Parks are not created for dogs. State Parks are created to protect the native plants and animals. For example, when dogs urinate, their scent can disrupt the normal foraging of mule deer whose nourishment needs are highly specific. You may see your dog as a pet, but a deer smells a canine predator. Chino Hills State Park also offers an array of dangers to your pet: ticks, inhaled foxtails, and rattlesnake bites are just a few. It is certainly … Read More

Press Coverage on Acquisitions

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 16, 2021 with No Comments

Thanks to the Voice of OC for its coverage of our important work adjacent to Chino Hills State Park. For 40 years Hills For Everyone has been advocating for preservation of the lands in this article. We are thrilled to see the progress and hope to share good news in the weeks to come! Stay tuned! View the Voice of OC article.

Fire Ignitions Near 4th of July HIGH

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 2, 2021 with No Comments

This is your friendly, but VERY serious, reminder our hills are *quite* flammable. So are our cars, houses, possessions–even us–we are flammable. More fires start in the month of July than *any other* month in the year because of fireworks. Please DO NOT set off fireworks in any of the neighborhoods near the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor–they are banned for a reason. Our safety, our lives, and our peace of mind are worth more than any firework display.

SB 266 Passes Out of Assembly Committee

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 1, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to announce our Senate Bill 266, which aims to expand Chino Hills State Park just passed the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee. Thanks to Senator Josh Newman for authoring the bill and Assemblyman Chen for co-authoring it. Next up: Appropriations.