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Sudden Oak Death

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 15, 2016 with No Comments

The bad news: Our trees are dying and the worst is yet to come. From the drought to insect infestations to mold—the once stressed trees are now dying suddenly. The state has identified more than 70 million trees that are dead. This is a significant fire hazard. Hills For Everyone has been involved with the Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council to ensure our homes and wildlands are protected from wildfires. Tree mortality has been at the top of the list. … Read More

Perseid Meteor Showers

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 12, 2016 with No Comments

This time every August the Perseid Meteor Showers rain from the heavens. Find a dark place (like the desert) or even just sit in your backyard and watch the show. Apparently the moon isn’t cooperating this time and may make viewing more difficult. Go enjoy the night sky! Check out the article from the LA Times.

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?

Illegal Trail Use, Unacceptable

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on August 3, 2016 with No Comments

This weekend we went exploring in the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority‘s Powder Canyon Preserve. While it was a fantastic hike, we were really quite disturbed by the number of illegal (also called social or volunteer) trails that had popped up. The Preserves and our natural lands were inherited with specific trails. Only through careful planning, design and maintenance are trails added in the right locations. When individuals on foot, bike or horse, create new trails—the ecosystem suffers. A few … Read More

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.