Check out this great article. Do we need to adapt our behaviors to accommodate wildlife and their behaviors more? Check out the KTLA Channel 5 News Report.
Parks are a great place to practice identifying and tracking wildlife. Consider taking a class or buying a field guide before you venture out. Be sure the field guide is for animals in your area. Then, in the field, practice, practice, practice.
We continue to watch election returns for the outcome of Measure PH, which establishes a funding stream for the Habitat Authority’s important work. We are cautiously optimistic at this point with just above the needed 66.67% approval, but returns won’t be finalized until December 3rd. Check out the Whittier Daily News article.
As a nonprofit, Hills For Everyone cannot endorse candidates. What we can do is provide a list of values that we have that you might consider when you evaluate potential candidates for office. Does the candidate have a history of park support? How is that documented? Do they publicly support funding park programs and restoration? Where do they stand on the goal to protect 30% of California’s land and waters by 2030? Do they only support “protecting the hills” at … Read More
Having the support of political leaders is a crucial step to ensuring our parklands not only remain protected, but also get the funding they need to support the services they provide, such as camping, interpretive programs, recreation, and more. While we cannot endorse a candidate, we urge you to “Vote your Values” in this election. Find candidates that support the environmental values you hold near and dear to your heart.