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Pandemic Reduces Wildlife Collisions

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 25, 2020 with No Comments

The UC Davis Road Ecology Center reports a decrease (by 71%) of traffic during the stay at home orders in California. Why does this matter? Fewer cars on the roads means fewer animals dying from vehicle collisions. Research shows there was a 21% decrease in animals killed per day. And, mountain lions, which we hope get special protections under the California Endangered Species Act, had 56% fewer deaths spanning the 10 week shutdown. View the UC Davis Road Ecology Center … Read More

Gopher Snake on Trail

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 23, 2020 with No Comments

Check out what we saw on the trail! A gopher snake. You can see towards the end of the video this snake’s back end had been in water because chunks of dirt had accumulated on the snake’s body. Also, we’ve posted a photo of what a snake “track” looks like. If you see this pattern on the trail, you know a snake was there before you! (Video: A gopher snake wiggles across a dirt trail.)

Happy Father’s Day!

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 21, 2020 with No Comments

Thanks to all the dads, stepdads, uncles, and others who bring wonder, imagination, support, and joy to the world.

Great American Outdoors Act

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 19, 2020 with No Comments

In a significant move this week, the US Senate approved the “Great American Outdoors Act,” which combines two topics. First, the backlog of maintenance projects (estimated to be $12 billion) for our National Parks has $9.5 billion included in the bill. Second, the bill permanently supports up to $900 million every year for conservation funding. The latter funding comes through a program call the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Lands within Chino Hills State Park include acquisitions funded through LWCF dollars. … Read More

Track Identification

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 18, 2020 with No Comments

When outside always be aware of your surroundings, but also have a little fun with it and see who might have been there before you. Watch for signs of animal evidence on the trail. Below is a photo of tracks on a trail in Chino Hills State Park. Here is a quiz: 1. Can you identify what animal made this track?2. Can you tell which direction it was headed? (up ⬆️ or down ⬇️)3. Can you tell if it was likely walking or running?4. … Read More