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Happy Birthday National Park Service!

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 25, 2016 with No Comments

TBT: Happy Birthday National Park Service. On this day (August 25th), 100 years ago, the National Park Service was born. A few of the visionary leaders we have to thank for our 412 national parks, include: Artist George Catlin, Naturalist John Muir, Presidents Teddy Roosevelt,Woodrow Wilson, and William Taft. Because of this leadership we have special places like: Alaska’s Denali (the photograph), Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, California’s Yosemite, and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. Thank you to all conservationists … Read More

A Little Known Fact

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 11, 2016 with No Comments

TBT: When the State could not afford park operation (even though acquisition had begun), Hills For Everyone volunteers offered to operate Chino Hills State Park. Between 1982-84, it was opened for limited public use. This endeavor marked the first time in state history that a non-profit group of volunteers was entrusted with such a task. Did you know this part of our history?

July E-Newsletter Released

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 28, 2016 with No Comments

The excessive heat seems to be drawing out all sorts of wildlife! Remember to keep your animals and their food or water dishes inside. This newsletter includes three updates: the recent tour of the proposed Hidden Oaks project in Chino Hills, the sighting of a cougar in the State Park, and a Save The Date for our next Stop Madrona fundraiser. Enjoy this brief update and your summer plans for August! View the newsletter.

Hidden Oaks Tour

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 14, 2016 with No Comments

Here are photos from our tour of the Hidden Oaks property east of Sleepy Hollow in Chino Hills.

Esperanza Hills Victory Article

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on July 6, 2016 with No Comments

The OC Register has written an article highlighting the Hills For Everyone and Protect Our Homes and Hills win on the Esperanza Hills lawsuit. Join residents for a celebratory dinner at Wise Guys Pizzeria at Yorba Ranch Road and Yorba Linda Blvd tomorrow (July 7th) at 6 PM. View the article here.