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Freeway Fire Event Saturday & Sunday

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 14, 2018 with No Comments

While our friends around the State are suffering with the wind-driven fires, it is a reminder that we too have been there. We know your losses, stay strong. Drop by November 17 & 18 from 10-2 for our Freeway Complex Fire exhibit at the Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center and see what lessons have been learned and how the recovery is going. Learn more about this event from our event calendar.

Fire Commemoration Event

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on October 31, 2018 with No Comments

As the Santa Ana winds return to our area this fall season, we are reminded of their devastating effect 10 years ago when the winds drove the Freeway Complex Fire to burn over 30,000 acres in four counties. In addition, over 280 homes were damaged or destroyed and 95% of Chino Hills State Park burned. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the fire, Hills For Everyone has partnered with the Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council and Chino Hills State Park … Read More

Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 17th

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 15, 2018 with No Comments

Stop by the Discovery Center and join the State Park Interpretive Association with the Great Backyard Bird Count. This is a US and Canada wide event that helps with determining the population health of various bird species. You do not have to be an expert. There will be a few of those on hand willing to share their knowledge and assist in bird identification. A great opportunity for beginners. Bring binoculars and water and a field guide if you have … Read More

Solar Eclipse Sunglasses No Longer Available

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 19, 2017 with No Comments

Wow! We’ve had a huge response to the article in our newsletter about the solar eclipse sunglasses. It’s great that so many of you plan to see the eclipse (safely!). Get details on what you’ll see where you are located. Unfortunately, we have just learned the eclipse sunglasses are no longer available at the Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center. It looks like we will all need to build our own viewing box. Here are some resources for you to … Read More

Vacation to the Planets Event

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 24, 2017 with No Comments

The Chino Hills State Park Interpretive Association is sponsoring an event at the State Park on August 12th. It will be first come, first served and is limited to the first 100 cars or 250 people. The cost is $10 per car. Interested attendees can check in at 4721 Sapphire Road in Chino Hills. The program begins at 7:30 PM. Please know that it takes about 20 minutes to get to the amphitheater from the entrance, so be sure to … Read More