Did you know that our region has a special evergreen tree called toyon? Yep, this species has bright red “showy” berries present in the winter months. Often times it is called “Holly Berry.” Rumor has it that “Hollywood” is named after the Holly Berry tree. So, if you are on the trail and see this gem–remember its fun winter display of color.
A great reminder from our friends at Sea and Sage Audubon Society on how to “give wildlife a break.”
Hills For Everyone has had many successes in 2019 and donations made by the end of the year support our continued preservation efforts in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Donate online.
Sunsets in the fall and winter are spectacular. And they are “extra” spectacular when set against natural ridge lines. These are the 3,000 acre Shell-Aera lands above Brea on the Orange County side and above Diamond Bar and Rowland Heights on the LA County side. Our aim is to protect them forever.
The state hasn’t learned the lessons related to wildfire. For nearly 15 years the California Chaparral Institute has been advocating for a better outcome than vegetation removal on all our wildlands as the “answer” to stopping wildfire. It doesn’t work–we have dozens of fires to point to as proof. On Wednesday, December 11th, CalFire will consider approving its Vegetation Treatment Program’s Environmental Impact Report. The plan is to target 20 MILLION acres of native California habitat and destroy it–in the name of … Read More