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Protect Park Resources

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 19, 2019 with No Comments

Yay! The flower blooms have started in Chino Hills State Park. The trails have been closed due to the recent rains to keep everyone safe and ensure the trails have time to dry out. When the trails re-open, if you plan to visit any park to view wildflowers, please:1. Always stay on designated trails. (Yes, that means you).**It is a designated trail if it is on the official park map and is labeled with a trail sign.**2. Obey the signs. (Yes, … Read More

Lower Aliso Canyon Views

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 16, 2019 with No Comments

A view of Lower Aliso Canyon in Chino Hills State Park. The trails are closed, but the road is open, sky is blue, and hills are green!

Conservation Funding Re-Authorized

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 14, 2019 with No Comments

Check out this great news on the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund re-authorization.

Drought/Wildfires Improve Wildflowers

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 13, 2019 with No Comments

Everyone recognizes that vibrant orange of the California Poppy against the green hillsides. The bloom this year could be good, great or a super bloom–time will tell. Fire and drought coupled with massive rains tend to cause a massive bloom. Chino Hills State Park Senior Environmental Specialist Ken Kietzer says with temps staying cool it helps keep the blooms. Remember, don’t create new trails to blooms, don’t pick the flowers, and don’t trample them. Protect park resources. View the Orange … Read More

HFE’s February E-Newsletter

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 13, 2019 with No Comments

May the green hillsides and snow capped mountains remind you of the importance of our local conservation work. We have two exciting announcements: a settlement agreement preserving the Tres Hermanos property and our annual recap of our work in 2018. And, because a lot of questions on the reasons for trail closures post-rain event have been asked, we are sharing information on why closures are necessary. Review the February 2019 E-Newsletter. Subscribe to our email list.