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Preserve Hours
The Puente Hills Preserve hours are designed to protect the ecosystem, and sustain the balance between recreation and nature. Hellman, Sycamore, Hacienda Hills, Turnbull: 9am – 5 pm (October – April) 9am – 6pm (May – September) (Powder Canyon and Arroyo Pescadero hours are currently sunrise to sunset) Please be sure to click our Preserve & Trail Hours button for the current status of our trails. Why Are the Preserve Hours 9am – 5pm/6pm.? Short answer: Mainly to protect the natural resources Long answer: To Support the Habitat Authority’s Mission The Habitat Authority’s mission: The Puente Hills Habitat Preservation...
Read MoreBecome a Preserve Volunteer
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER TRAINING IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2019. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15, 2018.
Read More4th of July Trail Hours
Trail hours will be strictly enforced on the 4th of July to protect the hills from illegal fireworks and to keep our communities safe. Also, Powder Canyon and Arroyo Pescadero Trailheads will close early on the 4th of July (approximately at 6pm as opposed to their regular hours of sunset.) Enjoy the holiday!
Read MoreCounting Trail Users
The Habitat Authority has contracted with MIG Inc. to conduct a comprehensive three-day Preserve-wide trail user survey that is statistically comparable to previous 2016 surveys. This information will be used to assist the Habitat Authority in its management by assessing the volume of recreation and where the visitors originate from. The surveys will be conducted the week of April 9th,...
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Ecologist Blog
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- 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?
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