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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.

Wildfire and Rains Bring Blooms

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

Rain Closes Trails

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 1, 2019 with No Comments

The rain is great, but it means the trails are closed to absorb the rain and later dry out. Please obey park/trail closures to protect our natural resources for future generations and prevent destruction and damage

Rain Causes Trail Closures

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 29, 2018 with No Comments

Please avoid the trails in the parks and preserves. Activity on the trails during/post rain causes damage to the trails and poses a safety risk if something should happen to you.

State Park Trails & Streams Overcome by Rain

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 31, 2017 with No Comments

For those of you wanting to hike/bike/ride in Chino Hills State Park: here are photographs of why the Park’s trails are currently closed. Massive trail damage and repairs are needed due to the heavy rains. Your patience and avoidance of the area is greatly appreciated. Maybe this is a chance in the New Year for you to try another park while this one dries out?