Chino Hills State Park Archives | Page 26 of 84

OpEd Written on 30×30 Campaign

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 18, 2021 with No Comments

Thanks to a wonderful partnership with Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP), a joint Opinion Editorial was written by our (and FHBP) consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck about opportunities that exist in and around Orange County for conservation acquisitions. Through a thorough mapping exercise we now know more than 30,000 acres are potentially available for conservation. Read the Opinion Editorial.

Barn Owls Hunt at Dusk

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 10, 2021 with No Comments

Saturday night we were at Chino Hills State Park camping and witnessed three barn owls hunting at dusk. It was amazing. Nature is wonderful. We are grateful to have been part of the preservation of this land for current and future generations.

Chino Hills State Park

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 6, 2021 with No Comments

Did you know that Hills For Everyone does not own or manage land? Nope. We advocate for the protection of land, work with willing sellers and donors to get land protected, inform political leaders and gather their support, and use state and federal dollars for the conservation acquisitions–but we do not own or manage the land. Back the 1970s we designed Chino Hills State Park along ridgeline boundaries to protect the viewshed for visitors and the watershed for wildlife. Here … Read More

Parkland Gets Funding Throughout OC

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 2, 2021 with No Comments

We are thrilled to have our work on Chino Hills State Park showcased in conjunction with partners across the region like The Trust for Public Land and Rise Up Willowick. Residents and non-profits advocating for land protection is not a new thing, but it sure has gained momentum with the pandemic and realization of the need for more local outdoor options. View the Voice of OC article.

Dog on Dirt Trails Don’t Mix

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 27, 2021 with No Comments

State Parks are not created for dogs. State Parks are created to protect the native plants and animals. For example, when dogs urinate, their scent can disrupt the normal foraging of mule deer whose nourishment needs are highly specific. You may see your dog as a pet, but a deer smells a canine predator. Chino Hills State Park also offers an array of dangers to your pet: ticks, inhaled foxtails, and rattlesnake bites are just a few. It is certainly … Read More