We managed to get some fresh air yesterday, as allowed by the Governor’s Executive Order, by visiting Chino Hills State Park just after the trails had opened. It was peaceful, it was quiet, and a few others had the same idea. Here is a short video from Upper Aliso Trail. Please stay safe. We will get through this together—enjoy the beauty of nature.
We know that with #COVID-19 right now the world is a different place than it was last week. There are a lot of unknowns, a lot of ways we need to think and act differently, and a lot of uncertainty with the future. The ultimate goal is to keep people safe–especially the elderly and immune compromised–and we should all heed the advice of WHO and CDC. Wash your hands. Stay home. Avoid large gatherings. During this time, it might feel isolating, … Read More
AB2021 is scheduled for hearing before the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee on Tuesday, March 24. The bill language is quite simple and direct, view it online. This Committee needs to hear from you. Support letters can be sent at any time, but for this particular Committee to consider your letter it needs to be received by Tuesday, March 17th. Help us complete more of the State Park by sending in a letter today (a sample you can copy … Read More
Hills For Everyone is pleased to announce we’ve partnered with Assemblymember Phillip Chen to introduce a bill to expand Chino Hills State Park and require the Department of Parks and Recreation to take the lands it has always envisioned to have, into its ownership. Here are the specifics: Three properties have been identified (two willing sellers and one donation) totaling 1,611 acres. View the map below. We’ve identified several sources for acquisition dollars from federal, state, and local funding sources. … Read More
UPDATE: Due to precautionary social distancing measures related to COVID-19, this event is being postponed. Don’t have plans for Saturday, March 28th? Have no fear, there is an opportunity near you! There is a Sustainability Fair offered by the North Orange County Chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Hills For Everyone Consultant Melanie Schlotterbeck will be presenting on our Wildfire Study for Chino Hills State Park at this event. Register online.