Chino Hills State Park Archives | Page 68 of 84

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

Status of Park Bonds

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 24, 2017 with No Comments

Three park bond acts are under consideration: Senate Bill 5, Assembly Bill 18, and an initiative by The Nature Conservancy. There has not been a Park Bond Act since 2000. It is expected that the two houses of the Legislature will reach agreement on one measure and, for the first time, it appears the Governor may sign a park bond act. If this happens, the initiative will likely be withdrawn. Remember: Chino Hills State Park is not finished. Not all … Read More

State Parks Manages Hayashi Preserve for OCTA

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 28, 2017 with No Comments

Continued press on the OCTA Environmental Mitigation Program success. Chino Hills State Park manages 296 acres adjacent to the park that was purchased as part of this program. Congrats again! And, thanks to Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP) for the leadership.

State Park Benefits From Mitigation Program

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 19, 2017 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is part of the M2 Environmental Coalition working to protect additional lands through the OCTA Environmental Mitigation Program. So far, two restoration projects within and one acquisition adjacent to Chino Hills State Park has occurred. We’ll be there to celebrate the signing of the Conservation Plans tomorrow!

Conservation Plan Signing

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 19, 2017 with No Comments

In 2006, Hills For Everyone was one of 30 conservation and community groups to support Orange County’s Renewed Measure M (a 1/2-cent sales tax measure) because it provided funding for conservation projects. The 296-acre Hayashi Preserve (shown left) was acquired in May 2011. It borders Chino Hills State Park. Tomorrow, the Orange County Transportation Authority signs a county-wide Conservation Plan permanently protecting this land and 1,000+ acres elsewhere. Congrats to all the partners involved! Read the Voice of OC OpEd.