With a relatively low average rainfall of 13 inches in the winter, the semi-arid plant community called Coastal Sage Scrub is often defined by its slope alignment. Plants on south facing slopes get more sunlight, turn golden earlier, and support less vegetation than north facing slopes. Plants on north facing slopes stay green longer with less direct sunlight, and support more plants.
Did you catch our video on the creation of Chino Hills State Park? If not, take a literal minute and watch it! We hope this information gives you an idea of the longevity and tenacity our work takes to conserve lands in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor.
Our friends at the California Cultural Resource Preservation Alliance work to preserve and protect our cultural resources. Right now Orange County has an opportunity to bring history alive for current and future generations, but we need to demonstrate strong popular support for this idea for it to become a reality. Thousands of artifacts and millions of world-class fossils have been excavated in Orange County! But they are all stored away where no one can enjoy them – or on loan … Read More
This November edition of the Hills For Everyone e-newsletter includes a one minute video on the creation of Chino Hills State Park, upcoming volunteer opportunities for barbed wire removal in the Park, and the ongoing project with SoCal Gas Company. View the November E-Newsletter.
The question before the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority is does it want a logo that looks at the past land uses or a logo that looks at the future land uses? Check out the article in the OC Register to learn about the discussion. A decision will be made on November 17th. View the Orange County Register article.