Nesting season has officially started ! Don’t trim trees between February 1st and September 1st, birds rely on trees foliage for shade, shelter and protection.Artwork: Emily Komessar for SBWCN
Did you know that efforts to control coyotes that eat family pets rarely help? First, the coyotes that are killed are not necessarily the offenders. Second, the coyotes that evade the death sentence are likely more wily and their genes stay in the gene pool. Keep your pets and their food inside. Hazing: yelling, throwing, hosing – is recommended by the Humane Society. Learn more on the Humane Society’s website.
Big news! In January, the Puente Hills Habitat Authority’s trail cam photo study spotted a gray fox in Sycamore Canyon for the first time ever!
Yay! The Hills For Everyone wildfire resilience/recovery grant from California State Parks Foundation funded the Rolling M Ranch Campground sign replacement. Here is a before and after photo. There is more to come, so stay tuned! Thanks to Chino Hills State Park staff for installing it and Sandbox Marketing – An Event Marketing Joint for printing it! BEFORE AFTER
If you are interested in helping remove obsolete barbed wire from Chino Hills State Park, there is a work party scheduled the morning of Friday, February 25th. A list of items to wear or bring will be provided. It is likely the last volunteer day on this task until the Fall. To volunteer, please reach out to us and we’ll get you to the volunteer coordinator.