We were thrilled to welcome the students of Rosemead High School’s Ecology Club, in collaboration with Amigos de los Rios, for a hands-on day of service at the Mount Baldy Visitor Center! The students spent their day with us conducting restoration work by taking out the invasive Tree of Heaven…
We were excited to host 12 students of South El Monte High School, in collaboration with Amigos de los Rios, for a meaningful day of service at the San Gabriel Canyon Environmental Education Center! The day began with a local geology lesson, where students learned about the unique landscape and…
Here are some Thank You Notes from the 3rd graders of Hugo Reid Elementary. Your love and appreciation made our day!
A Bit of History… Did you know that Mt. Baldy is in fact not the “official” name of the mountain? Believe it or not, Mt. Baldy was officially named Mt. San Antonio by the US Board of Geographic names in 1891. However, local gold miners had been referring to it…
SGMHA Survival Tip of the Month, Wristwatch Compass Did you know that you can easily find north using nothing more than a wrist watch and the sun? Well it’s possible, just follow these simple steps: – Place the wristwatch flat on the palm of your hand, then rotate your body…
Wildlife of the San Gabriel Mountains Rainbow trout are native to the California tributaries, and commonly referred to as “Steelheads.” They will eat absolutely anything, including the eggs of other rainbow trout.