Posts by Habitat Authority
Coronavirus Update: Trails are closed
March 23, 2020 Coronavirus Update In an abundance of caution trails are closed to support precaution recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state of California, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, for the protection of everyone. Visit back here at www.HabitatAuthority.org for updates. Thank you and be well, safe, and healthy!
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Coronavirus Update March 13, 2020 The safety of our visitors, volunteers, staff and rangers are of the utmost importance for the Habitat Authority. Following recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state of California, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the Habitat Authority has carefully evaluated all upcoming events and gatherings and will postpone public programs until a time when the concern for community spread has subsided. This includes postponement of Earth Day events, hikes and educational programs. While enjoying the beautiful outdoors, please remember to take the following precautions for the safety of...
Read MoreHellman Incident Update
On February 28, 2020 at approximately 9:15 AM, officers from the Whittier police department responded to Hellman Park in regards to an unresponsive female in a vehicle. Officers arrived to find a 32 year old resident of the county area of Whittier deceased inside of her vehicle. The victim’s family reported her missing to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department last night. There are no signs of foul play and this death is being investigated as a suicide. If there is anyone with information regarding this case, please contact the Whittier Police Department at 562-567-9200. The Habitat Authority is coordinating with Whittier City and the Sheriff’s...
Read MoreDrive Slow – Hacienda Road Reopening
Hacienda Road in La Habra Heights will be reopening on February 11, 2020 after being closed for approximately a year. Please join us in remembering to drive cautiously and slower in the first few months to be on the look out for wildlife. Keep safety in mind for you, other drivers and the...
Read MoreEarth Day Success
Thank you to everyone who helped beautify Powder Canyon Trailhead at the Habitat Authority’s Earth Day celebration on April 27, 2019! ...
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Ecologist Blog
- Time for the Animals
- What Makes Them Tick - By Bo Gould (intern)
- Shaking it Up with Rattlesnakes - by Bo Gould (intern)
- Living With Coyotes
- It’s the Great Backyard Bird Count
- Rodenticides....Unintended Consequences
- Stop, look, listen!
- Something is bugging our oaks...
- Should you be afraid of bobcats?
- What’s Lurking in your Firewood?