The Thursday, October 1st Yorba Linda Hills Fire Safe Council meeting has been cancelled. Please attend the City of Yorba Linda Wildfire Preparedness Meeting from 6-8 at the YL Public Library instead. The next meeting is Nov. 5th.
In 2008, the State of California was facing a massive budget short fall due to a national financial crisis. Cuts were being made to every department— including our Parks Department. Governor Schwarzenegger proposed cutting $70 million from the State Park system as part of efforts to close a $24.3 billion budget deficit. He warned that up to 220 of California’s 279 state parks could be shuttered. Chino Hills State Park was included on this list— but how do you close … Read More
On this National Public Lands Day, we celebrate all the public lands from local, regional, and state parks all the way to national parks and forests–and beyond. Your voice is needed to keep public lands in public hands. From the Roadless Rule rescission which would open up 55 million wilderness acres to logging, mining, and commercial activity to the Yosemite National Park “land swap” for the benefit of a private developer. Stand up and have your voice heard.
This is our last reminder to register for Claire’s Retirement Party on Saturday, October 30th from 4-7 PM. The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 30th. Do you know what accelerated Claire’s conservation career? Yosemite National Park UCLA’s UniCamp for at-risk youth A Political Science degree Joining her HOA The book: Song of the Dodo Learn more about the event: https://loom.ly/l3X1QE4
It’s Biodiversity Week – September 5 – 13th. We hope to educate you on some of the cool plants and animals in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Day 1: California poppies provide protein-rich pollen for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Their seeds and foliage help feed wildlife, supporting a richer, healthier native habitat. As drought-tolerant native plants, they add color and resilience to California’s grasslands and hillsides. Day 2: Oak trees provide food and shelter for birds, mammals, … Read More