Pandemic Archives | Hills For Everyone

Fewer Cars, Fewer Wildlife Killed

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 11, 2021 with No Comments

A pandemic positive is that 34% fewer wildlife have been killed by vehicles across the US. Having safe passages for wildlife to get from Point A to Point B is critical to maintaining wildlife populations and genetic diversity. Across the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor several connections must still be made, several must be made safer, and a few are already complete. More money may be available from the federal government to help with connectivity by allocating $350M to the effort! … Read More

Inaugural Black Birders Week

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on June 3, 2020 with No Comments

Nature has been a place for people to gather, to learn, to recreate, to regroup, to find beauty, to regain strength, and more. It has been especially challenging with the park closures related to the pandemic to not be able to access these sacred spaces. Even more recently inequities in experiences was brought to light. To honor all who love nature, who want to share in its healing powers, who want positive experiences in the wilds, we ask that you … Read More

Parks are Cathedrals

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on April 3, 2020 with No Comments

While we continue to physically distance ourselves from one another… many have come to realize the relief that parks provide, the healing forces they offer, and how dire the need is for more parks. This is why we are in land conservation. Parks are cathedrals–and not just for us–for plants and animals as well. Read the New York Daily News article.