The Ups and Downs of COVID-19 – https://mailchi.mp/ccd040eb7712/june-2020-enewsletter This e-newsletter covers our State Park acquisition bill (AB 2021), camping in Chino Hills State Park, and how fireworks are starting local fires.
Did you know that 18,000 acres of land have been saved in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor? This Corridor is made up of local, regional, and state owned lands. Orange County Parks has a facility in Brea—124 acres—tucked next to Chino Hills State Park. This short video from yesterday shows a view of Carbon Canyon Regional Park’s hillside with a calling red-tailed hawk and ends on a fragrant California sagebrush. (Video: A red-tailed hawk calls on the hillside as the camera pans right … Read More
It is interesting that a little over one year ago this article was written. It appears even in the ‘best of times’ the state opts not to fund or prioritize parks, park maintenance, and park acquisitions. With a growing population, this means more crowds, more impacts to the resources, and less availability of parkland. Hills For Everyone is working to change that, with our bill AB 2021, which advances 1,611 acres that has always been envisioned for addition to Chino Hills State … Read More
Did you know that the nut of black walnut trees served as a food source for Native American tribes despite the hard, thick shell? The largest stand of native walnuts left in the state is protected in Chino Hills State Park. California black walnut trees generally like north facing slopes. The population took a real hit in the 2008 Freeway Complex Fire followed by the drought.
Chino Hills State Park opened its gates today for drive in access to the trails. (Note: the campground is still closed.) We jumped at the opportunity to visit. It has been a while since we laid our eyes on the hills.