Chino Hills State Park Archives | Page 68 of 80

Save the Date – March 25th

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 31, 2017 with No Comments

Our Stop Madrona fundraising efforts continue since our case was appealed by the developer. We expect the case to go before the three judge panel in spring, with a decision in summer. That’s why we continue to have legal expenses. We are hosting a Barn Dance in Chino Hills State Park on Saturday, March 25th in the evening. Please mark your calendars. It will be a great time in a beautiful setting. We are finalizing everything this week, so stay … Read More

State Park Trails & Streams Overcome by Rain

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 31, 2017 with No Comments

For those of you wanting to hike/bike/ride in Chino Hills State Park: here are photographs of why the Park’s trails are currently closed. Massive trail damage and repairs are needed due to the heavy rains. Your patience and avoidance of the area is greatly appreciated. Maybe this is a chance in the New Year for you to try another park while this one dries out?

Off Trail Use Costs Us All

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on January 2, 2017 with No Comments

Hills For Everyone is a member of the regional Safe Trails Coalition. The park our organization founded is highlighted in this Voice of OC OpEd, written by Friends of Harbors, Beaches & Parks (FHBP) consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck. Let’s commit to respecting the official trails in our parks in 2017, our habitats and the wildlife deserve it. Read the OpEd in the Voice of OC.

New Exhibit at State Park Discovery Center

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on December 20, 2016 with No Comments

If you haven’t already been to the Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center in Brea (4500 Carbon Canyon Road) there will be a new special exhibit starting January 6th and running on weekends through January 28th. The theme of the exhibit is “Up Close and Personal with the Wildlife of Chino Hills State Park.” Swing by from 10 AM – 4 PM on Saturdays or Sundays to see taxidermy animals, learn about tracks, make your own track guide, and take … Read More

OCTA Approves Conservation Plan

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on November 28, 2016 with No Comments

In 2005, Friends of Harbors, Beaches and Parks coordinated a coalition of environmental groups to negotiate a comprehensive mitigation program for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), as it considered renewing its 1/2-cent sales tax measure called Measure M. Hills For Everyone was one of 30+ conservation and community groups that supported this concept and ultimately the measure. The measure committed OCTA to spend a minimum of 5% (roughly $243.5 million) on acquisition, restoration, and management. To date, the Authority … Read More