Poodle dog bush (Turricula parryi) is a "fire follower" and is found in abundance growing in recent burns. Touching it causes a long-lasting irritating rash.

San Gabriel Mountains Heritage Association a California 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation

ABOUT US Who We Are San Gabriel Mountains Heritage Association is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission it is to provide support for environmental education, interpretive and heritage programs on the Angeles National Forest. Where We Are We presently operate in two locations: Mt. Baldy Visitor Center in Baldy Village north of Claremont, California San Gabriel Canyon Environnmental Education Center on Highway 39 north of Azusa, California What We Do Encourage stewardship of the Angeles National Forest by all people who visit or care about it by offering interpretive nature programs Train volunteers and docents for visitor center and classroom aides as well as assisting USFS staff in their other duties Apply for grants to support staff salaries, repairing of facilities, purchase of classroom supplies and daily operation of Mt. Baldy Environmental Education and Visitor Center and San Gabriel Canyon Environmental Education programs Seek funding for renovation and development of museums, educational, and interpretive centers forestwide Contact Us In person: in Mt. Baldy Village across the street from Mt. Baldy Lodge By mail: USFS Visitor Center, PO Box 592, Mt Baldy CA 91759 By telephone: (909) 982-2829 By FAX: (909) 931-7130 By email: Back to Index Page Information about the school and scout programs The mission of the San Gabriel Mountains Heritage Association is to provide support for environmental education, interpretive and heritage programs on the Angeles National Forest. For how you can help, please call the USFS Mt Baldy Visitor Center at 909 982 2829 or email us at In partnership with USDA Forest Service