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Chino Hills State Park
"As we celebrate the centennial, we should also remember that, although one act of Congress and a presidential signature can put a park on the map, the work of preserving these places and their stories falls to us too, as citizens, as owners, and it's never done." (David Quammen, National Geographic Magazine "The Power of Parks" January 2016 Edition). We at Hills For Everyone agree. Our work is not done in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This video shows our legacy project: the protection of Chino Hills State Park from East Fenceline Trail.
Posted by Hills For Everyone on Wednesday, March 9, 2016

The Power of Parks

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 9, 2016 with No Comments

“As we celebrate the centennial, we should also remember that, although one act of Congress and a presidential signature can put a park on the map, the work of preserving these places and their stories falls to us too, as citizens, as owners, and it’s never done.” (David Quammen, National Geographic Magazine “The Power of Parks” January 2016 Edition). We at Hills For Everyone agree. Our work is not done in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This video shows our … Read More

Industry to Buy 800 More Tonner Canyon Acres

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 25, 2016 with No Comments

The City of Industry is in escrow to purchase the last major ownership in Tonner Canyon. Owned by the Boy Scouts of America this land has been used for all sorts of nature-related youth events (camping, archery, picnics, etc.) Hills For Everyone’s Claire Schlotterbeck is concerned about the sale because of the important habitat the canyon contains for wildlife.

Local Parks Measure in LA County

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 24, 2016 with No Comments

Today we participated in a meeting to learn more about the ‪#‎OurParksLA‬ effort. The ultimate goal is to get another park bond measure on the ballot–for this November–that allows for natural lands acquisitions, improvements to trails and park infrastructure, improves our water quality, and keeps our community and families safe. The focus is local park money specifically in Los Angeles County. LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis was the opening speaker for the event. Solis has a been a supporter of the … Read More

Claire Schlotterbeck to be Honored

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 24, 2016 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone Executive Director Claire Schlotterbeck is being honored by the Whittier Audubon at its annual Conservation Dinner to be held at 6 p.m. March 17 at Hillcrest Church, 2000 West Road, La Habra Heights. Tickets can be purchased online for $35 at: http://whittieraudubon.org/event/march-program/

State Park History Story

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 17, 2016 with No Comments

We had a great day presenting to Chino Hills State Park staff (old and new) about the history and creation of the Park. If your organization, club, homeowners’ association, etc. wants a presentation please let us know. Email us at: info@HillsForEveryone.org