Chino Hills State Park Archives | Page 2 of 86

Securing Land Thru Mitigation

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 27, 2026 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone; Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks; Orange County Coastkeeper; and Endangered Habitats League collaborated to negotiate a conservation program into the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Renewed Measure M. Instead of spending money in a piecemeal fashion, conservation groups took it to the next level and asked the Authority to spend it comprehensively—on large scale acquisition and restoration projects. The Authority’s board agreed to it and so did OC voters. Since 2004, Hills For Everyone and its partners … Read More

The Sounds of Nature

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 19, 2026 with No Comments

Check out this short clip (18 seconds) demonstrating the different sounds in the evening, night, and morning. Which is your favorite time of day?

Malibu Creek State Park

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 1, 2026 with No Comments

Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas has similar plant and wildlife species as the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. From the hills, valleys, and streams to the California quail, mountain lions, and deer—there are many similarities. It is a few thousand acres smaller than Chino Hills State Park, and lovely just the same.

Long Tailed Weasel Spotted!

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 22, 2026 with No Comments

Squeeee!

2025 End of Year Recap Video

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 13, 2026 with No Comments

Learn about HFE’s 2025 work in this Recap Video. HFE spent much of its time focused on defense rather than offense. From public lands sell off proposals to the dismantling of the California Environmental Quality Act—it was a tough year. HFE also lost its founder David Myers, who originally envisioned Chino Hills State Park. Here’s to hoping 2026 allows us to complete additional conservation acquisitions in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor.