Fiddlenecks are also in bloom all over Chino Hills State Park. You can see them right next to Bane Canyon Road. They are taller than we’ve ever seen them before!
We made it into Chino Hills State Park today. Rangers are patrolling and ticketing so keep your dogs on leash and only on Bane Canyon Road, follow the speed limit (15mph), stay on designated trails, park in designated areas, and don’t trample or pick flowers.
A new wildlife corridor ordinance was passed in Ventura County. It is in times like these that we can point to policies and say… “look it has been done before, this isn’t something new.” Sometimes it is hard to lead the way–so a big shout out to the Ventura Board of Supervisors for this approach for our wildlife. (Photo of Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor) Check out the article in the Ventura County Star.
We are thrilled that Michael Hughes is the new Board President of the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority. Congrats on the new responsibilities, Mike! His background, knowledge, and love of the Wildlife Corridor will serve this new role well! As a side note, Mike has served on the Hills For Everyone Board for years–currently as President. View the Whittier Daily News article.
Many of our local natural lands are experiencing a wildflower bloom. Did you know picking the flowers is not allowed? (They are a protected resource.) Did you know that going off trail ruins natural resources? (This creates new trails that impact the park and reduce visitor safety.) Did you know walking on wildflowers kills future blooms? (The wildflowers won’t go to seed next year.) Claire Schlotterbeck of Hills For Everyone, founders of Chino Hills State Park, reminds visitors of the … Read More