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Illegal Trail Use, Unacceptable

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 3, 2016 with No Comments

This weekend we went exploring in the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority‘s Powder Canyon Preserve. While it was a fantastic hike, we were really quite disturbed by the number of illegal (also called social or volunteer) trails that had popped up. The Preserves and our natural lands were inherited with specific trails. Only through careful planning, design and maintenance are trails added in the right locations. When individuals on foot, bike or horse, create new trails—the ecosystem suffers. A few … Read More

July E-Newsletter Released

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 28, 2016 with No Comments

The excessive heat seems to be drawing out all sorts of wildlife! Remember to keep your animals and their food or water dishes inside. This newsletter includes three updates: the recent tour of the proposed Hidden Oaks project in Chino Hills, the sighting of a cougar in the State Park, and a Save The Date for our next Stop Madrona fundraiser. Enjoy this brief update and your summer plans for August! View the newsletter.

Mountain Lion Spotted in Park

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 22, 2016 with No Comments

From Chino Hills State Park staff: Still getting reports of mountain lion sightings in and near Chino Hills State Park. These predators roam miles through vast territories and are an essential element in the food chain and health of the ecosystem. Be alert and aware while enjoying the park! You can obtain more information on mountain lions on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website.

Polyphagous Shothole Borer Infestation

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 20, 2016 with No Comments

Some of you have likely heard about the polyphagous shothole borer that is infecting many of our local trees. One way to stop the spread of this and other insect borne diseases is to keep your firewood local. When you transport firewood from one place to another you risk spreading the infestation. That’s right, humans are causing the rate of spread to increase exponentially. Keep our trees safe. Thanks to Ron Vanderhoff for this video. View the video at: https://www.facebook.com/ronhvanderhoff/videos/10206203010267189/

Hidden Oaks Tour

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 14, 2016 with No Comments

Here are photos from our tour of the Hidden Oaks property east of Sleepy Hollow in Chino Hills.