Saturday sights

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March 9th was the Friends’ Second Saturday program, and we saw lots of folks enjoying the Park, including some large groups:

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Some folks recorded the sights with photos:

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The recent rains had swelled the seasonal stream near the entrance, making entering the Park a bit tricky. One pup wore booties:

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While mountain bikers just powered through:

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Leaviong hikers to carefully pick their way across the rocks in the stream:

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Sometimes with a little help from their Friends:

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We hope you’re out enjoying the Park! If you’re there on a second Saturday, please say, “Hi,” or, even better, come volunteer with us!

Wilderness Park closed January 17-18, 2019

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From the City of Claremont:

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DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE CHWP IS CLOSED TODAY, JANUARY 17, AND FRIDAY, JANUARY 18

CHWP_announcement

Due to unsafe trail conditions caused by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding, the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park will be closed until Thursday, January 17, and Friday, January 18.  On Saturday, January 19, rangers will evaluate trail conditions, and if the trails are safe, the Park will be reopened on Saturday. For updates, on local weather visit https://www.weather.gov/

For updates on the CHWP, please visit the City of Claremont’s website by clicking below.

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CHWP Information: CLICK HERE.

For additional information, please contact Claremont Human Services at
(909) 399-5490 or via email at parks@ci.claremont.ca.us.

Scenes from Second Saturday

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A dead tarantula found by a hiker.
Dr. John Greenwod and his dog hiked the trail and picked up trash.
A thirsty dog enjoys water from our dog bowl.
A new invasive plant – Brassica fruticulosa.
The 8:30-10:30 shift – Vicki, Nancy, Jim, and Terry.

December 8 was a lovely, clear day for the Second Saturday program. Here are a few scenes, including the greeters and trash picker-uppers, a thirsty dog, a tarantula, and a new invasive plant – Brassica fruticulosa (Mediterranean Cabbage or Twiggy Turnip).