This page provides a history of the archived news from this website.
AB 1633 is an enormous threat to our environment and we need your help telling the Governor to veto the bill immediately! View our Action Alert.
Check out the Hills For Everyone September E-Newsletter which covers trail clearing, protecting biodiversity at home, our role in the 30×30 efforts, and an immediate call to action to support SB 337 (Min), which codifies 30×30. View our September E-Newsletter.
Hills For Everyone has been a leader in the effort to protect 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030 by managing the Southland coalition. We support SB 337 (Senator Dave Min) which codifies this conservation goal. The bill … Read More
Pro-Tip: To help migrating birds at night you should turn off those outdoor lights!!
This will be an informative workshop! Register today for the September 28th virtual event.
Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority Offers Guided Tours of the Ranch On Saturday, September 23, the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority is inviting the community to join in a free guided tour of the southern portion of the Tres Hermanos Ranch, (Ranch). … Read More
Go outside right now and check out the Blue Super Moon. The “blue” is because this is the second full moon in August. Normally there is only one full moon a month. A “super moon” appears larger than normal because … Read More
Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority Offers Guided Tours of the Ranch On Saturday, September 23, the Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority is inviting the community to join in a free guided tour of the southern portion of the Tres Hermanos Ranch, (Ranch). … Read More
These 30×30 workshops have benefited many individuals and organizations. Hope you can join!
Check out the Hills For Everyone August E-Newsletter which covers wildfire restrictions, the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission recommendation, an update on CEQA, and the adoption of a Native Tree Preservation Policy in Brea. View the E-Newsletter.
The Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority is gearing up to host community tours of the Tres Hermanos Ranch. Sign up to stay informed about the tours by getting on the Authority’s outreach list.
Jean Watt was a legend in the conservation movement. She was always there to support our work in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor.
Today the Voice of OC published an article by journalist Jeanette Duran on park accessibility and featured not only Chino Hills State Park, but also the Schlotterbeck family. Check out the article and see how creativity can make dreams come … Read More
Rowland Heights, La Habra Heights, and Hacienda Heights residents should submit letters of support to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission by Wednesday, July 26th to support the zone change of the Aera Energy lands in the Wildlife Corridor. … Read More
Check out the Hills For Everyone July E-Newsletter which covers new hours at the Discovery Center, red flag warnings, goats in the Puente Hills, and Leave No Trace principles. View the E-Newsletter.
Great information about coyotes!
Submit Your Comments On the Proposed Zone Change of the Aera Lands LA County Commissioners will consider reducing the number of units that can be built on Aera’s 2,700 acres. Submit your comments by July 26th! Share this widely! Read … Read More
A bald eagle likely nabbed a red tail hawk chick to feed to its growing young, then got confused by all the squawking. It then ended up adopting the “would be food” and is now raising the hawk as its … Read More
CHINO HILLS RESIDENTS:**Sign the Petition to STOP A High Density Development in Carbon Canyon** Add your name to the petition to tell the Chino Hills City Council you don’t support high density in Carbon Canyon. Sign here!
The Tres Hermanos Conservation Authority is looking to start public tours of the Tres Hermanos lands. Hills For Everyone continues to urge the Authority to complete a resource inventory to know what it needs to protect & preserve. Read the … Read More
Make a call or send an email now to stop the Governor from ending CEQA. Please take two minutes to do this critical action.Phone: 916-445-2841Email: https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/ (Select May Revise Budget) Read the Action Alert.
Check out the Hills For Everyone June E-Newsletter which covers CEQA, fire safety in Chino Hills State Park, managed public access to Tres Hermanos, and mesopredators (specifically opossums). View the E-Newsletter.
Looking to preserve lands or waters?? Attend this free workshop!
Claire Schlotterbeck penned this opinion piece for the Voice of OC about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). #CEQA is under attack. With protections rolled back our parks, quality of life, and plants/animals will suffer. View the Op Ed.
Hills For Everyone was featured in the Orange County Register article, which highlighted our successful work to stop the expansion of the Brea Canyon Road project. #WildlifeCorridor #Conservation #Coalitions View the OC Register article.
There is something eerie and exciting about hearing a coyote yipping and howling. This communication is to draw the pack back from individual hunts and/or let other packs know this territory is claimed.
There have been 33 separate acquisitions that created @ChinoHillsSP and every single one required landowner’s to willingly participate. This means they chose to sell, donate or use their land as mitigation to offset impacts somewhere else.
Check out the Hills For Everyone May E-Newsletter which covers Earth Day, local wildflowers, successful partnerships, and three book recommendations. View the E-Newsletter.
Check out an official trail map to see what the trail designations are. For example, are horseback riders allowed on the trail? What about hikers and mountain bikers? Is there a speed limit? Use the park’s official map to get … Read More
Black mustard is not native to California. It was brought to the U.S. from the Mediterranean and it produces allelopathic chemicals that prevent germination of native plants. Unfortunately, it is also highly flammable and makes our ecosystems more vulnerable to … Read More
View the Spring 2023 Newsletter with these articles: Spring 2023 Newsletter (811KB PDF)
Check out the Hills For Everyone April e-newsletter which covers rattlesnake avoidance, the Brea Canyon Road project withdrawal, our progress on the next acquisition, and tips for trail wear. View our E-Newsletter.
Okay, okay. Happy #AprilFoolsDay. We hope you got a good laugh on this one. *Until next year, friends*
Be aware and give plenty of space to all snakes not just rattlesnakes.
Thank you to San Gabriel Valley Tribune for your great coverage of the Chino Hills State Park announcement as we advance the acquisition of 842 more acres next to the State Park. Thanks to Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and … Read More
An important reminder!
Do you need to ensure your land trust, agency, or jurisdiction’s land is captured on the 30×30 map? If so, attend this free, virtual April 27th workshop to get the scoop on the mapping component of 30×30!
Hills For Everyone and the Power In Nature Coalition co-hosted a press event this morning announcing Southern California’s leadership in preserving important landscapes for 30×30 (protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030). As it relates to our goals and … Read More
Since the 1970s, Hills For Everyone has led the way to protect the 14,100 acre Chino Hills State Park. Through decades-long advocacy–along with local and state partnerships–one final phase, the eastern ridgelines (842 acres), are on the path to being … Read More
California’s efforts to protect 30% of its lands and waters by 2030 continue to move forward! Today local leaders and environmental champions announce the final phase of protection for the eastern ridgelines adjacent to Chino Hills State Park!
Exciting news! Power In Nature CA & Hills For Everyone announces plans to help meet #30×30 through additional acquisitions adjacent to Chino Hills State Park. This will: 🦌Improve wildlife connectivity 💧Protect water quality 🐦🌿Safeguard important plants & animals #PowerInNature #Parks … Read More
The area around Chino Hills State Park is a treasure worth protecting! It’s one of the most accessible state parks in California, and its ridgeline boundaries protect visitors and wildlife from urban development. Let’s work together to ensure its preservation … Read More
If you are involved in 30×30… you’ll want to join in on these free virtual workshops. This one has a speaker focused on environmental stewardship in coastal wetlands. Help California achieve 30×30!
Eight 30×30 workshops are being offered by Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP). The first covers pathways 5, 6, and 10 in the CA Natural Resource Agency’s Pathways to 30×30. Let’s get folks trained on how to protect 30% … Read More
Check out the Hills For Everyone March e-newsletter which covers when to trim trees, creating your own Homegrown National Park, and a few book recommendations. View our e-newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mQbF8C
If you are involved in 30×30… you’ll want to join in on these free virtual workshops. This one has a speaker focused on environmental stewardship in coastal wetlands. Help California achieve 30×30!
Sycamores provide shelter for wildlife. As the tree ages, cavities provide housing for owls, bee colonies, and woodrats. The Spanish word for sycamore is Aliso. Sycamore bark is covered with creamy-white & reddish-brown patches on the surface. The lighter bark … Read More
This is quite the story of dedication!
Hills For Everyone has posted the latest 30×30 Workshop offered to the Southland 30×30 Power In Nature Coalition run by Conservation Consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck. Senator Ben Allen’s Senior Policy Consultant Tina Andolina spoke to the Coalition about the Senate Environmental … Read More
Stunning Wildflowers Blooming in the Hills… This e-newsletter features the recent radio interview Melanie Schlotterbeck did on our work, highlights the hard work of volunteers removing miles of barbed wire fencing and the proper wildflower viewing etiquette! View the February … Read More
Hills For Everyone’s (HFE) Conservation Consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck was interviewed by the Environmental Direction’s host Nancy Pearlman. The 30 minute interview aired on Friday, February 10th. A focus of the interview was our work protecting lands in the Puente-Chino Hills … Read More
Hills For Everyone released its end of year video in mid-February capturing its work with 30×30, involvement in improved conservation outcomes for a local project, evidence of mountain lions in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor, updates on partnerships, and finally … Read More
The Los Angeles Times published an editorial on the threats facing cougar populations locally and statewide. Humans have greatly impacted the cougar count because of roads, encroachment, and rodenticides. As the Editorial Board correctly stated, we need to consider how … Read More
Listen in to a 30 minute interview with host, Nancy Pearlman, while she discusses Hills For Everyone’s work with Melanie Schlotterbeck. It’s channel 90.1 KBPK starting at 6 o’clock this Friday, February 10, 2023. She will discuss the efforts to … Read More
Our partners at Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP) coordinated a large coalition, of which Hills For Everyone was deeply engaged, to get a mitigation policy adopted by Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Through our work with the … Read More
#ParkChat starts in one hour, 6 PM Pacific. Find us on Twitter at: @Hills4Everyone. Questions get asked every five minutes in this format: Q1, Q2, Q3, and so on with #ParkChat tagged. Respond with A1, A2, A3, and so on … Read More
Today is the day! #ParkChat starts at 6 PM PST on the dot! Find Hills For Everyone through the #ParkChat hashtag or follow us on Twitter (@Hills4Everyone). Answer the posted questions every five minutes, tag it #ParkChat, and learn about … Read More
Wednesday, February 1st from 6 – 7 PM PST, Hills For Everyone guest hosts a Twitter discussion on 30×30–a state, national, & international effort to protect 30% of the lands and waters by 2030. Join in the fun. Find us … Read More
Family, friends, students, and conservation advocates joined a Zoom memorial to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Jack Bath. Access the:
REMINDER: Hills For Everyone and Endangered Habitats League are hosting a Zoom Memorial Service at 4 PM TODAY (Sunday, January 29) to honor the life of Dr. Jack Bath. Event DetailsSunday, January 29, 20234 – 6 PMZoom LinkPhone: (669) 900-6833Meeting … Read More
Hills For Everyone is the guest host on the weekly Twitter #ParkChat discussion this Wednesday, February 1st from 6 – 7 PM Pacific. Questions are posted every five minutes and each tagged with the hashtag #ParkChat. Join in the fun … Read More
Thanks Blair Stewart for joining Hills For Everyone on a tour of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. We are glad our Board member Bev Perry was able to join us.
Hills For Everyone is guest hosting #ParkChat an online park-themed discussion. Our focus is the 30×30 effort to protect 30% of lands and waters by 2030. Join us Wed., Feb. 1 from 6 – 7 PM Pacific on Twitter.
Hills For Everyone has posted the Pathways to 30×30 Workshop offered to the Southland 30×30 Power In Nature Coalition run by Conservation Consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck. The presentation by Assistant Secretary of Habitat and Biodiversity Madeline Drake on January 23, 2023 … Read More
Hills For Everyone and Endangered Habitats League will be co-hosting a Zoom Memorial Service for Dr. Jack Bath. Event DetailsSunday, January 29, 20234 – 6 PMZoom LinkPhone: (669) 900-6833Meeting ID: 714-687-1555Passcode: 415213 Jack had friends and interests across the spectrum … Read More
For your safety and that of others please obey all trail closures.
Last night before the rains we camped at Chino Hills State Park. Here is a small glimpse of the adventure. (Video: Various night time images of Chino Hills State Park with two clips of audio including coyotes yipping and an … Read More
Don’t Miss Out on the Cougar Walk ‘N Talk… This e-newsletter reviews the status of the Brea Canyon Road Expansion Project, features a Memorial Hike in honor of P-22 on January 22nd, and tells the “why” behind trail closures after … Read More
Hours to Go Before 2022 Ends! Donate Now! You only have hours left this year to give! Get your tax deductible gift handled before December 31st! View the End of Year Appeal.
Successes of 2022, Challenges of 2023 Only three days left this year to give! Get your tax deductible gift handled before December 31st! View the electronic fundraising appeal.
The Los Angeles Times did a spectacular write up on P-22’s life, legacy, and death. We encourage you to read it, to understand it, and to support groups like Hills For Everyone working to link landscapes together for wildlife connectivity. … Read More
He found his own home in the Hollywood Hills as a three year old cougar. A location beyond anyone’s wildest imagination–as it is an isolated range. He was a bachelor. He was a beloved ambassador for cougars and other threatened … Read More
Hills For Everyone has posted the California Nature Presentation offered to the Southland 30×30 Power In Nature Coalition run by Conservation Consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck. The presentation by Dr. Nathaniel Roth on December 12, 2022 is an hour long. It walks … Read More
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of longtime Hills For Everyone (and founding) Board Member Dr. Jack Bath. View our E-Announcement on his legacy and services.
This e-newsletter announces the release of two Environmental Impact Reports for Brea Canyon Road expansion and the Paradise Ranch project. We ask that you take two minutes and request an extension on one comment period. We also reveal the mysteries … Read More
P22 has been an inspiration to our conservation work. We wish him well in this health evaluation and put our trust in the wildlife specialists to ensure his safety and care.
Hills For Everyone is raising funds for 2023’s work. Help us out through a tax-deductible end of year gift! View the Hills For Everyone Fundraising Appeal.
The PUBLIC Lands Act is championed by U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and Reps. Carbajal, Chu and Huffman. The bill would protect over 500 miles of rivers and more than one million acres of public lands, including in Northwest California, the … Read More
In this November edition of the HFE E-Newsletter we relay the death of Bruce Douglas, the addition of a new board member, and how the California Environmental Quality Act works. View the Hills For Everyone E-Newsletter.
Another reason why parks are important! Butterfly habitat!
Congrats to the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority and thanks to local elected leaders for your support!
As a non-profit, we are not allowed to endorse or oppose candidates. We are, however, allowed to share tips. In short, do your homework on a candidate. If they say they’ve done something to support conservation goals in the Puente-Chino … Read More
Important information about coyotes and their behavior.
Are you a community group or nonprofit looking for information on how to protect lands? Check out the Virtual Expo Series offered by California Natural Resources Agency. The Schedule: • Tuesday 11/1, 3-3:30pm – Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Tahoe Conservancy … Read More
The annual Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council Trunk or Treat is this Sunday, the 30th, from 5-7 PM. There will be costume and car decorating prizes, fire engine, DJ, games, hot dogs, and of course, the headless horseman The schedule … Read More
Come to Chino Hills State Park this weekend for the Haunted Halloween Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, October 29th and 30th! The Discovery Center will be spooked out and there will be fun activities for the whole family.
Just a ***big*** kitty at heart.
FYI. Let’s keep park trails passable by staying off them until they dry out!
Are you interested in volunteering to remove barbed wire in the State Park to eliminate barriers for wildlife movement? If so, we are looking for *very sturdy* volunteers for this project deep in the park. Volunteers will drive to the … Read More
🔥 Learn About Fall Fires, Felines, and Donor Advised Funds 🔥 In this October edition of the HFE Newsletter we cover fire evacuation preparedness and fire safety, responding to dougar encounters, and how donor advised funds can support our work. View … Read More
Some good advice from our friends at the Mountain Lion Foundation.
The former City of Industry City Manager (Paul Philips) will stand trial for helping steal public dollars ($20M) through a plot to construct a solar farm on the Tonner Canyon lands. View the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
Earlier this week the California Natural Resources Agency hosted the 30×30 Kick Off Event. The 30×30 Campaign aims to protect 30% of California’s natural lands and waters by 2030. Hills For Everyone is ready to help. In fact, our Conservation … Read More
View the Fall 2022 Newsletter with these articles: Chino Hills State Park to Grow Again Leadership in Statewide Effort (30×30) Cougar Crossing Funded Unusual Fire in State Park Yorba Linda Revises Plan Heartfelt Thank You Hearty Congratulations Final Fire Grant … Read More
This article outlines how a local cougar died from the mange because its immune system was so impacted by five different rat poisons. This animal would still be alive but for the human use of rat poisons. These poisons travel … Read More
Earlier this week Hills For Everyone (HFE) consultants were interviewed by the California State Parks Foundation to review wildfires in Chino Hills State Park and how Foundation funds were used by HFE to reduce wildfire impacts and ignitions. Stay tuned … Read More
If you are interested in hearing about birds in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor, join the Sea and Sage Audubon Society’s 4th Tuesday lecture with special guest speaker Samuel Bressler. The Zoom “doors” open at 6:30 for a 7 PM … Read More
Great news for our conservation tracking and our overall efforts to protect 30% of CA’s natural lands and coastal waters by 2030. Let’s do this!
Today we provided feedback to the @CountyofLosAngeles Planning Department on its subdivision process. A key topic we raised included transparency in the process so that applicants understand when they submit the project application that the following policies, ordinances, and codes … Read More
In the September edition of the Hills For Everyone e-newsletter, readers will learn about camping opportunities at Chino Hills State Park, supporting us through the Ralphs Club Community Program, and how coyotes benefit the environment. View the September E-Newsletter.
This is very upsetting news. We must do better. Stop using rat poison — it kills more than just rats. In this case, it has been found in FIVE cougars (1 mama and 4 fetuses). It was the first time … Read More
If you are interested in becoming a Chino Hills State Park volunteer… now is your chance!
Chino Hills State Park reminds us that wild things still exist so close to humans. Enjoy the sounds of the coyotes howling and yipping from the park.
Important information on why some trails allow dogs and others don’t. Remember to check out those signs to see where dogs are allowed when you visit parklands and recreational areas.
Thanks Power In Nature for coordinating these important meetings with legislators and their staff.
State Park Signs Gets Fresh Look The August e-newsletter offers easy ways to support HFE, gives an update on sign replacements at CHSP, describes the library park pass program, and outlines next steps for the Puente Hills Park. View the … Read More
We urge you to take action asking your state legislators to make investments in the 30×30 campaign. Without adequate funding, this is simply a wish! Let’s conserve important landscapes together!
Hills For Everyone is one of many organizations supporting AB 2344 (Friedman/Kalra), which would allow wildlife to safely traverse roads via crossings on new and existing highways. Not only are animals no match for vehicles, estimates are over $1B in … Read More
Hills For Everyone’s Melanie Schlotterbeck was selected to serve on a statewide conservation committee that will improve investments in lands, trail access, restoration work, disadvantaged communities, and more! View the Breaking News E-Newsletter!
The groundbreaking of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing was celebrated by Governor Gavin Newsom and many other elected leaders this spring. California needs to add more crossings if we’re to truly address habitat fragmentation. Support for the Safe Roads and … Read More
Looking to learn a little bit about Chino Hills State Park? You are in luck! State Park Volunteer Barbara Deck spends about 38 minutes giving the history of San Juan Hill–the highest point in the State Park. Check it out!
We are always pleased to partner with others, like the Chino Hills State Park Interpretive Association and Chino Hills State Park to make progress on preservation, restoration, access, and recreation to our public lands. And a shout out to all … Read More
Lightning Strike Causes Fire in State Park 🔥 This e-newsletter covers Hills For Everyone’s 30×30 work, a five acre wildfire, the prohibition of e-bikes in the State Park, and an upcoming bird of prey presentation. View the Hills For Everyone … Read More
Did you know that waxy leaves help retain moisture? Yep! It is similar to us humans putting Chapstick on our lips. This waxy surface is especially helpful in dry environments. It basically reflects light and reduces evaporation through the leaves. … Read More
“To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain.” —Louis L’Amour
Every year around this time our stress levels increase because some residents choose to ignore restrictions on fireworks. Restrictions meant to keep us, our property, and our parks safe. Did you know that 99% of wildfires in our hills are … Read More
Fun Fact – There are several types of sage in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. White sage is particularly fragrant. If you gently rub your fingers on the leaves you can smell it–no need to break it off! Native Nations … Read More
Be attentive! Lightning is in the Southland. While incredibly uncommon locally, there is a possibility it could ignite a wildfire.
Did you know that male woodpeckers are solely responsible for egg incubation at night? Yes! Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures! Your impact on the next generation(s) is valuable and deep.
Bob Henderson gets recognized for his work, just as Roland vom Dorp resigns from our Board of Directors. And, the Habitat Authority gets a fire risk reduction pilot program funded. View the June E-Newsletter.
Wildfire advocates are pushing the latest science on wildfires toward hardened homes instead of relying only on brush clearance. This article explains why. Locally, during the Freeway Complex Fire (2008), embers flew miles ahead of the flame front and damaged … Read More
Congrats to the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority for its recent feature in National Geographic Magazine! The article summarizes the use of goats to reduce wildfire risks as a pilot project from a CAL FIRE grant. View the National Geographic … Read More
Here’s another interesting Plant Adaptation for our SoCal habitats. The prickly pear cactus is a succulent, meaning it stores a lot of water. It is also considered fire adapted. The spines are the leaves and provide shade to the cactus. … Read More
Important information on the role of the coyote in the ecosystem.
#FunFact – Did you know that poison oak comes in many colors? And, that its leaves, branches, and stem all have the oil in them that make you itch when you touch it? Be aware when you hike “Leaflets of … Read More
Trees provide a lot of value in nature and our society. From clean air to shade on a hot day, or capturing carbon to adding character to a community–they too must be protected during the drought. This article provides some … Read More
Donating to Hills For Everyone’s work helps protect more natural lands, adding to what Monarch butterflies need to survive. View our Spring Appeal.
We are pleased to see M317 continue to look for a safe place to call home. Let’s hope he isn’t struck by a car anytime soon and is (in time) able to find a mate! Cougars like him are the … Read More
An image of a Toyon plant with upward pointing leaves and red clustered berries with the plant name identified in the upper left corner in white letters. The words “Plant Adaptation” in green below the image and “Upward Pointing Leaves” … Read More
Creation of the Puente Hills Regional Park into a passive park facility (minus the gondolas and fluff) just got a boost from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors with $28.3M for Phase 1. The Supervisors and community seem pleased … Read More
Here is a collage of the moonrise at dusk heading into the peak of the eclipse when it was darker. Due to the hills we were only able to photograph the moon after half of it was already eclipsed. This … Read More
If you have some time tonight… you may want to check this out! We will attempt to get photos and post them.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day With Us! Hills For Everyone’s monthly e-newsletter features articles on an upcoming Sustainability Fair, growing native plants to help birds, and explains why campfires are not allowed in the State Park. View the Hills For … Read More
A follow up article on the City of Industry’s corruption scandal on the Tres Hermanos solar plans with accusations of fraud, misuse of public funds, and unauthorized payments. View the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.
An interesting article about the Tres Hermanos solar plans, all the ties back to the City of Industry, and the corruption scandal. View the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we are celebrating the plant adaptation of “tiny leaves.” Plants with small leaves have less surface area for the sun to reach and therefore the plant loses less water from evapotranspiration. Tiny leaves helps … Read More
This article focuses on how the state is aiming to protect 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030. As part of this effort, the state created a cool mapping tool called “California Nature.” The article is featured below … Read More
On this special Earth Day, please know that Hills For Everyone continues to work to connect, protect, and restore the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Help out the land, water, or air this weekend to celebrate our magnificent planet!
Here is another plant adaptation for our Mediterranean climate. Small hairs on the leaf (called trichomes) help keep the plant cool and protect it from the sun. The hairs reduce the rate of water loss (through transpiration) by deflecting the effects … Read More
This Facebook post by Project Coyote includes helpful tips for area residents when facing injured wildlife. It includes who to call (and who not to call) and how to look up wildlife rehabilitation facilities.
This mapping project of bird diversity by the University of Wisconsin, Madison may help conservation efforts across the United States.
Check out this article from the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on the recent cougar death. This roadkill cougar was named M-318 as it was a male (M) and the 318th cougar studied by the UC Davis Wildlife Research team led … Read More
The Hills For Everyone April e-newsletter covers the recently killed cougar found along the 60 freeway, the Los Angeles County Safety Element Update adoption, and the San Gabriel Valley Greenway Network Plan. View the April E-Newsletter.
Get details on the City of Chino Hills’ release of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for an 85 acre project called Paradise Ranch in Carbon Canyon. View the Hills For Everyone email announcing the release of the NOP.
The plants found in our region have adapted to our climate, rainfall, slope, wildfire, and more. Laurel Sumac uses the shade of its own leaves (through a taco-shape) to reduce the surface area hit by the sun’s rays. The shade … Read More
Today we testified before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to support the proposed Safety Element–in partnership with Endangered Habitats League. The new language prioritizes community safety. The policies do not stop all new construction in fire zones, but … Read More
GREAT NEWS! A brand new species has been found in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. It is in the same family as the California Poppy—the state flower (Eschscholzia californica)—but due to its white appearance it is called the “Ghost Poppy.” … Read More
Spring 2022 Newsletter (925KB PDF) Highlights: Saving Coal Canyon (Again) Park Grows Again Brea 265 Dispatch Phone Numbers Esperanza Hills Update Fire Damage Repair
Recently we’ve been fielding calls from concerned park visitors about violations occurring in the State Park. If you see something in Chino Hills State Park that violates the rules, causes harm to the park or its resources, or is of … Read More
Now that we are officially “in” Spring, here are some facts about California Poppies. It became the official state flower of California on March 2, 1903. And, on April 6th it is California Poppy Day. Poppies are bright, cheerful, and … Read More
The 3Bs: Brea, Boards, and Badgers. Get information on a project proposed in Brea, appointments to Boards and Councils, and badgers in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. View the Hills For Everyone March e-newsletter.
A lot of changes are happening with representation due to the information gathered from the US Census in 2020. This means state and congressional districts were redrawn and adopted in 2022 to better align with the demographics. Hills For Everyone … Read More
Known as the Brad Pitt of cougars, P22 (a collared male mountain lion in the Hollywood Hills) has literally been making the rounds in the *streets* of LA. Hopefully he heads back to the hills soon! And, remember avoid contact … Read More
We spent some time in the Powder Canyon Preserve this weekend and want to extend a hearty congratulations and thanks to Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority for its successful work restoring the hillside habitat. Check out the wonderful progress!
A six week training course on how to engage with the City staff and Council as well as understand planning, partnerships, and projects begins in April. Applications open on Monday, February 28th for Brea residents. Learn more from the Hills … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
From Campgrounds to Cougars, We’ve Covered A Lot! Learn about improvements at group camp, how to protect the wildflowers, and why the top predator is important. View the February E-Newsletter.
Roses are red,Violets are blue,Did you know,We appreciate you? #HappyValentinesDay
As a reminder, fences are installed in our parks and preserves to show where boundaries are located. This boundary applies to all of us. Please respect the fencing and stay on the correct side.
Hills For Everyone focuses its efforts on the preservation of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. This video captures some of the highlights of our work from 2021. The focus is maintaining the highest predator–cougars–and their movement areas. Several wildlife corridors … Read More
In 1982, Hills For Everyone (HFE) received the Orange County Press Club Award for Community Service. At that time the Feasibility Study for Chino Hills State Park had been completed, HFE had done more than 200 presentations on the vision … Read More
Check out this new tool: DamageMap by researchers at Cal Poly SLO and Stanford. Instead of having to wait days or weeks to learn the fate of your home in the aftermath of a wildfire, artificial intelligence is providing early … Read More
Three updates this January include: the replacement of fire damaged items, removal of additional barbed wire, and the preservation through land donation of 10 more acres by Chino Hills State Park. Read the HFE Newsletter.
One of the key meetings we participated in this week was held by the California Natural Resource Agency on its 30×30 effort. The 30×30 effort aims to protect 30% of the state’s lands and coastal waters by 2030. Speakers and … Read More
Send a quick note to the City Council requesting an appeal of the recent court decision allowing the Esperanza Hills developer full use of the open space lots on Stonehaven. Deadline: Friday at 10 AM. View the Emergency Alert for … Read More
While this may be hard to read, it is an important reminder that we need to do better to protect these beautiful creatures from the harmful effects of habitat isolation. Genetic defects are because of mating with close relatives (inbreeding). … Read More
California State Parks is selling its 2022 annual park passes for $195 and include California’s most popular destinations like the beaches. Passes are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, and do not expire on 12/31. These passes … Read More
Will you help make 2022 shine for Hills For Everyone? Your gift to Hills For Everyone will help us continue to conserve land in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. View our final fundraising email for the year. Donate online now!
Your Help is Needed to Protect the Wildlife Corridor! Your generosity helps conserve land, protect wildlife and plants, and maintains our quality of life. Donate today! View our End of the Year E-Appeal. Donate online today!
The world has lost a bright star in the world of conservation, Edward O. Wilson. Known as “Ant Man” or “Charles Darwin’s natural heir,” Dr. Wilson was an entomologist focused on bringing evolutionary biology to the spotlight. His research on … Read More
As a reminder most park agencies, including Chino Hills State Park and the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority, close the trail systems during and after rains to preserve the integrity of the trails. The Puente-Chino Hills are known for clay … Read More
We are thrilled to report that the County of Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission unanimously endorsed enacting a strong policy related to housing in wildfire zones. This policy prohibits new subdivisions in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones unless entirely … Read More
Great opportunities exist for preserving land and wildlife–and great threats exist for destroying it. Please consider an end of year gift. It’s tax deductible. View our End of the Year E-Appeal.
We are grateful to see our work covered in the California Oaks Newsletter (2/3 of the way down). Partnerships across the spectrum of topics helps us be more effective, reach broader audiences, and gain more traction. The CA Oaks Foundation … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … 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. … Read More
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 … Read More
According to the California Natural Resources Agency 31% of California (or 32.9 million acres) is comprised of the “shrublands and chaparral” habitat type. Much of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor is shrublands and chaparral also.
It is that time again. What’s your National Park Halloween Costume??
Spent some time in Chino Hills State Park this weekend. It was perfect weather. Let’s hope today’s storm helps our wildlife and plants replenish just a bit.
What a gift it was to listen to Dr. E.O. Wilson and Sir David Attenborough during the Half Earth Day Conference today. Sir Attenborough said: “We must take action now” (to save the planet and biodiversity).
Fall 2021 Newsletter (821 KB PDF) Highlights: Chino Hills State Park Expansion Protecting 30% by 2030 Plants Mountain Lions Being Studied Loss of Marc Hanson Native Nations Esperanza Hills Hoff Project Ralph’s Club Card
Learn about the Puente Hills Landfill park settlement agreement, the SoCal Greenprint, and how to identify authorized trails to keep our wildlands wild! Check out our October E-Newsletter.
It appears the regional park over the former Puente Hills Landfill site is moving forward after a settlement agreement was reached with the County of LA and the Sanitation Districts. The Districts will pay $80M over five years to fund … Read More
Thanks to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune for its continued coverage of Hills For Everyone’s work to complete Chino Hills State Park. View the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.
Hills For Everyone sponsored legislation to expand Chino Hills State Park by 1,530 acres (10%). It was just signed into law. Consider supporting our conservation work for more successes like these!
On this Indigenous Peoples Day take a moment to learn about the original stewards of this land. Go to: https://native-land.ca/ to find out more. The Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor spans multiple ancestral lands including: Kizh, Tongva, Acjachemen (Juaneño), and Payómkawichum … Read More
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Governor Newsom signed SB 266 into law. This law now requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to accept title to the lands being acquired on the eastern ridgeline of Chino Hills … Read More
It has been quite a varied week for all of us with the Huntington Beach Oil Spill impacting our coastal lands, beaches, and wetlands. This was quickly followed up by a 22 acre brush fire in Brea and then an … Read More
Hills For Everyone sponsored SB 266 with Senator Josh Newman to add 1,530 acres into Chino Hills State Park. The bill is on Gavin Newsom’s desk awaiting consideration. Help spread the word by sharing this post encouraging the Governor to … Read More
On this National Public Lands Day, we want you to know that Hills For Everyone is paying close attention to the state budget and allocations we may be able to use to connect, protect, and restore the entire Puente-Chino Hills … Read More
Former Whittier Councilmember Bob Henderson has been instrumental in saving the Whittier Hills. Many want to honor his contributions by naming something after the dedicated leader. The Whittier City Council even voted 5-0 to name a trail after him, but … Read More
Here’s a little history: The eastern ridgeline was identified by the State Legislature in the Chino Hills State Park (CHSP) Feasibility Study (1977) as acquisitions that would ultimately complete the Park. It is further recorded in the Park’s General Plan … Read More
Many thanks to Steve Scauzillo of the Southern California News Group for his continued coverage of the Senator Josh Newman bill SB 266, which Hills For Everyone sponsored. The bill, which expands Chino Hills State Park by 1,530 acres, is … Read More