Remember to Volunteer in December!

Posted on December 2, 2018 by friendsofthewildernesspark

Please join our team Saturday December 8^th 2018 at the Claremont Wilderness Park!

Our Second Saturday of month volunteers will greet visitors to the park, provide maps/directions and reinforce desirable park behavior Hike the Loop! Volunteers are welcome to hike the loop, pick up trash and assist park visitors with information along the way.

Two shifts (6:30-8:30 AM and 8:30-10:30 AM) at the Main Gate.

We meet for a brief information and safety training session at the Euro Café (Mills and Baseline) at 6:15 or 8:15 and then carpool to the entrance. Volunteers will receive free T-shirts on the second day they volunteer!

Let us know which shift you are available to volunteer on December 8^th and if you are interested in future opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about volunteering contact:

Vicki Salazar Email: vickisalazar01@gmail.com

Meg Mathies Email: mmathies@scrippscollege.edu

Red Flag Warning Extended – CHWP Remains Closed Through Wednesday, November 14

Posted on November 14, 2018March 25, 2019 by friendsofthewildernesspark

From the City of Claremont:

CHWP REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14

Due to extreme fire weather conditions, the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park (CHWP) will remain closed through Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The CHWP is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, November 15, 2018.

The National Weather Service may further extend the warning if critical weather conditions continue. Please plan accordingly. Updates will be posted on the City Website at www.ci.claremont.ca.us or the National Weather Service at National Weather Service.

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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.

CHWP remains closed through Tuesday, November 13 – 2nd Saturday volunteer event cancelled

Posted on November 10, 2018November 14, 2018 by friendsofthewildernesspark

From the City of Claremont:

CHWP REMAINS CLOSED THROUGH TUESDAY, NOV. 13

The National Weather Service has extended the red flag warning to Tuesday, November 13. Due to this warning, the CHWP will remain closed. The CHWP will reopen Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Consequently, the 2nd Saturday volunteer event for November 10 is cancelled!

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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.

Red Flag Warning – CHWP Closed November 8-9, 2018

Posted on November 8, 2018November 10, 2018 by friendsofthewildernesspark

From the City of Claremont:

RED FLAG WARNING

CLAREMONT HILLS WILDERNESS PARK

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for Los Angeles County. The Claremont Hills Wilderness Park (CHWP) will be closed on Thursday, November 8, and Friday, November 9, 2018. The CHWP will reopen on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

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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.

2nd Saturday Volunteer Event November 10th!

Posted on November 3, 2018November 10, 2018 by friendsofthewildernesspark

November is the perfect time to volunteer!

Please join our team Saturday November 10th 2018 at the Claremont Wilderness Park!

Our Second Saturday of month volunteers will greet visitors to the park, provide maps/directions and reinforce desirable park behavior. Hike the Loop! Volunteers are welcome to hike the loop, pick up trash and assist park visitors with information along the way.

Two shifts (6:30-8:30 AM and 8:30-10:30 AM) at the Main Gate.
We meet for a brief information and safety training session at the Euro Café (Mills and Baseline) at 6:15 or 8:15 and then carpool to the entrance.
Volunteers will receive free T-shirts on the second day they volunteer!

Let us know which shift you are available to volunteer on November 10th and if you are interested in future opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about volunteering contact:

Vicki Salazar Email: vickisalazar01@gmail.com
Or
Meg Mathies Email: mmathies@scrippscollege.edu