Heaps Peak photo Gallery
Line Fire September 2024
It took a tremendous joint effort from multiple organizations across the country to bring the recent wildfires under control in our mountains, for which we will always be grateful. However, at ROWIA (Rim of the World Interpretive Association) we would particularly like to acknowledge and recognize the amazing efforts undertaken by the emergency services to protect our forests, and our local treasure, Heaps Peak Arboretum.
Heaps Peak Arboretum was seriously threatened by the recent Line Wildfire. Containment of the fire in Running Springs and the suppression and mitigation efforts at the Arboretum by emergency services undoubtedly saved our beautiful forest. Heaps Peak Arboretum is no stranger to wildfires as they have swept through on multiple occasions to devastating effect.
So with heartfelt thanks we would like to recognize US Forest Service, Cal Fire, the California National Guard, and paramedics sending teams from Santa Clarita, Mormon Rocks, Angeles Crest and Big Bear, and the team from Central Marin. Particular thanks to Captain Jim Topaleski (San Bernardino County Fire Chief of Air and Wildland) and Eduardo Chacon (Forest Service, Line Fire Division A/C (T) for guiding us and explaining their activities to protect our forest.
Descendants of Mary Putnam Henck Visit the Arboretum
Mary Putnam Henck was instrumental in planting the Sequoia Grove at Heaps Peak Arboretum
June Blooms of 2023
The heavy snows of winter gave way to a vibrant show of flowers in June.
Winter Storms of February and March 2023
The blizzard in February 2023 caused a lot of damage. Wonderful volunteers and Team Rubicon cleared and restored the trails.
Fall 2022
We got into the spirit of Halloween! And had some memorable “Second Saturdays at the Arboretum!”