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2026 Wildflower Season Looks Good

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 20, 2026 with No Comments

The early rains we all received in October seem to have given the poppies quite a boost. Word has it California poppies really like early rains, so they are on their way to a big bloom. They are already showing up in Chino Hills State Park. In fact, it looks like quite a season of growth lies ahead for all wildflowers. Mustard, our ubiquitous invasive, is already knee high. The continued warm weather will further boost the bloom. As usual, when … Read More

Next YL FSC Meeting

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 19, 2026 with No Comments

Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 5 at 7 PM. It’s the next meeting of the newly formed Fire Safe Council in Yorba Linda. We have guest speaker Chris Peña from the City of Yorba Linda on Zoom. ➡️Read the E-Newsletter. Also, now is your chance to vote for the Fire Safe Council’s new name and logo. We are soliciting community input. Voting ends next Monday, January 26 at noon. ✅Vote here.

Visit State Parks for Free

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 19, 2026 with No Comments

In honor of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., Governor Newsom is offering free entry to all California State Parks to commemorate his birthday on January 19. There are many local State Parks to pick from, such as: Chino Hills State Park, Crystal Cove State Park, Doheny State Beach, Huntington State Beach, etc. Go enjoy nature on this beautiful day!

Birder’s Corner

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 19, 2026 with No Comments

Some tips on the birding lingo!

Why Trails Close

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 17, 2026 with No Comments

You’ve planned an epic hike or ride and come to find out that the trails are closed. That’s such a bummer. Many parks and preserves close trails based on hazardous conditions. These include: red-flag (high wind/high heat/low humidity) days, unsafe trail conditions, and after rain storms. Since we are in the rainy season, we thought we’d relay the thought process behind rain-related trail closures. Many of the soils in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor include high clay concentrations. Clay causes … Read More