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April Fool’s Day

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 1, 2020 with No Comments

In light of the current circumstances, we are taking a different approach to April Fool’s Day. No scary stories, no fabricated tales–instead, it will be good ol’ fashioned (animal) jokes. How do spiders communicate?Through the World Wide Web. Where did the bobcat go when it lost its tail?To the retail store! Why is a bee’s hair always sticky?Because it uses a honey comb! How do you keep a skunk from smelling?Plug its nose. What do you call a deer with … Read More

How Many Acquisitions?

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 31, 2020 with No Comments

Let’s play a guessing game… Chino Hills State Park’s first acquisition was in 1981. How many acquisitions have occurred to get it to its current size (3/31/2020)? The answer is 33 separate acquisitions to create the “current” Chino Hills State Park.

A Little On Coyotes

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 30, 2020 with No Comments

Coyotes often get a bad rap, but because they are opportunists–humans need to be more vigilant about keeping them at bay. Similar to dogs, coyotes are curious, playful, and defend their territory. Coyotes are most active during dawn and dusk, but it is not unusual to see them during the day or at night. If you live in an area with coyotes–help keep them wild by taking proactive steps:1. Keep your pets close at all times.2. Keep your food/water dishes … Read More

Feathers & Hope

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 28, 2020 with No Comments

May the beams of sunlight wrap their warmth and light around you while we unite for a common cause–humanity. We are with you and will continue to be. “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words – and never stops at all.”—Emily Dickinson

Wild Cucumber

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 26, 2020 with No Comments

Wild cucumber is a native vine that grows in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats. It is native to SoCal and Baja California and when in bloom has small white flowers and green fruits that look like oblong spiked balls. The plants use a twisty technique to “grab on” to other branches and limbs. If you follow the vine to the ground there is usually a sizable root ball. The fruit is bitter, so humans (and most animals) don’t eat … Read More

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