Read the August edition of the HFE E-newsletter which includes an update on a cool Cal Fire mapping tool; the importance of dark skies; Yorba Linda’s Measure JJ, and pollinator friendly habitats. Read the e-newsletter.
Check out astronomy focused websites in order to know when there might be cool or unique astronomical events. For example, a lunar eclipse when the Earth’s shadow eclipses the moon. You can also look for meteor showers or a comet too! Something is always happening in the sky. Heading to a dark place may not always be necessary. Consider bookmarking these websites: https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SKYCAL/SKYCAL.html https://www.astronomy.com/observing/upcoming-events https://www.calacademy.org/skywatchers-guide
Begin to learn the general location of planets and stars, especially those within constellations. You can find visual landmarks in the sky. You will be able to easily identify other stars and constellations with the basics handled.
The County of Orange released its Draft Preliminary Climate Action Plan (CAP) for a 21-day public review and comment period. Comments received on the Preliminary CAP will be used to evaluate measures in the Final CAP developed in conjunction with the California Environmental Quality Act process. The comment period ends August 21st. Learn more by attending the meeting Tuesday, August 6th at 6 pm at the County Administration South, First Floor (601 N. Ross Street) in Santa Ana. Park in … Read More
REMINDER: The City of Chino Hills – Municipal Government is updating its 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. This Plan identifies Chino Hills specific hazards, and provides strategies and implementation measures to adapt to and overcome those hazards. Your input is needed by August 15th. Take the survey.