As some of you may know, there is a wildfire burning north of Green River Golf Course. Based on the aerial footage, portions of Chino Hills State Park near Scully Ridge Trail and Lower Aliso Canyon Trail appear to be burning. Please follow all evacuation orders and be prepared to leave if you are near the wildfire. View the ABC Channel 7 Newscast.
This week we were pleased to present our 105 Years of Wildfire History to the Chino Valley Fire District Board of Directors. In the time of COVID–we are doing 100% virtual presentations. If your organization, homeowners’ association or service club would like a presentation–please reach out: info@HillsForEveryone.org. Image: A screen capture of five individuals sitting behind a black table physically distanced in a meeting.)
There are so many fires burning all over California impacting families, communities, infrastructure, and our parks. This email from the California State Parks Foundation shows just how wide spread the wildfires are and how many state parks have partial or full closures. Please be safe, follow posted closures, and avoid wildfire/evacuation areas. We’ve been there before with the Freeway Complex Fire and its impacts to Chino Hills State Park, so we are sending our love to all the other sister … Read More
August Heatwave a Good Reminder Know how to be safe outdoors in the extreme heat, view the Neowise comet, and learn about the recent Migratory Bird Treaty win! View the August E-Newsletter.
We have another announcement coming later today, but we thought we’d share some OTHER good news. Yesterday, the President signed the “Great American Outdoors Act” and contained within that is the (now fully funded) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This legislation was support by both houses (Senate and House) and had bi-partisan (Republicans and Democrats) support too! The money in LWCF supports national parks, forests, and other public lands. Chino Hills State Park has been the recipient of LWCF dollars in … Read More