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Protect Park Resources

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 19, 2019 with No Comments

Yay! The flower blooms have started in Chino Hills State Park. The trails have been closed due to the recent rains to keep everyone safe and ensure the trails have time to dry out. When the trails re-open, if you plan to visit any park to view wildflowers, please:1. Always stay on designated trails. (Yes, that means you).**It is a designated trail if it is on the official park map and is labeled with a trail sign.**2. Obey the signs. (Yes, … Read More

Drought/Wildfires Improve Wildflowers

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on February 13, 2019 with No Comments

Everyone recognizes that vibrant orange of the California Poppy against the green hillsides. The bloom this year could be good, great or a super bloom–time will tell. Fire and drought coupled with massive rains tend to cause a massive bloom. Chino Hills State Park Senior Environmental Specialist Ken Kietzer says with temps staying cool it helps keep the blooms. Remember, don’t create new trails to blooms, don’t pick the flowers, and don’t trample them. Protect park resources. View the Orange … Read More

Spring 2017

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 11, 2017 with No Comments

Spring 2017 (PDF – 1.02 MB) Highlights: Precipitation, Poppies, People, and Problems Loss of a Leader — Jeff Yann Honoring a Leader — Bob Henderson Madrona – A Light at the End of the Tunnel? Esperanza Hills – A Decision in May Three Easy Ways to Help Hills For Everyone

Respect the Blooms

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on March 29, 2017 with No Comments

Chino Hills State Park has had a spectacular wildflower bloom this year with the extensive rains. In this Chino Champion article, Hills For Everyone Executive Director reminds State Park visitors to stay on the trails and not to pick the wildflowers. The consequence of going off trail and picking the wildflowers is stopping future blooms. Check out the article.