Learn how to be an educated park visitor, the status of our Senate Bill (SB 266), and the resignation of Bob Henderson from the Habitat Authority Board of Directors. View our May 2021 e-newsletter.
Newly seated Senator Alex Padilla is advancing the creation of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument through recently introduced legislation. The bill also proposes to improve and protect one million acres of land throughout California. The National Monument includes the western lands of the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Read the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.
Congrats to our partner across the hills–the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority–for its great restoration work in the Puente Hills Preserve. The latest $2.5M restoration project was featured in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Keep up the great work and thanks for creating native habitat for the wildlife! View the San Gabriel Valley Tribune article.
With the holiday season in full swing, we thought we’d remind everyone that our favorite ‘hemiparasitic plant” (aka mistletoe) is protected in our parklands. This means, while it is fun to “kiss under the mistletoe” (virus aside!), if it is found inside Chino Hills State Park or on the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority Preserve-removing it is illegal. So, leave it to its job of stealing water and nutrients from a host plant or shrub and consider buying some fake … Read More
In this e-newsletter, we highlight the State Park campground closure, the night sky viewing opportunities, and the use of wildlife cameras. Be safe, be well! View the July E-Newsletter.