It isn’t every day that environmental groups work with a transportation agency, but Hills For Everyone partnered, along with more than 30 other conservation groups, to support OCTA’s 1/2 cent sales tax measure (Measure M2) because it included funds for acquisition, restoration, and management of large landscapes. One acquisition, now called Eagle Ridge, is protected bordering Chino Hills State Park in Brea.

It’s nesting season! Keep that in mind when working outside! From Birding Nevada:“Some birds are nesting already so it’s time for the occasional reminders about how not to disturb nests, especially owls and hawks. Great Horned Owls already have owlets in the nest, some Red-tailed Hawks and hummingbirds are already on eggs, and Cooper’s Hawks are doing nest housekeeping (nestkeeping? ) to prepare for spring egg laying. Our presence at nests prevents much needed sleep, adds stress, can prevent meal … Read More

Chino Hills State Park Interpretive Association is now Friends of Chino Hills State Park. Same great people, just a new name.

REMINDER: Yorba Linda Hills Fire Safe Council MeetingThursday, March 5 | 7–8:30 PMJoin on Zoom This month’s speaker: Nathan Babbitt (OCFA Fire Prevention Specialist) discussing fire hazard zones, vegetation inspections, defensible space, and FireWise communities. Learn more.