The Southern California Mountains Foundation is proud to partner with the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the City of Big Bear Lake with grants through the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps program. This initiative engages young people in addressing critical community issues, with a strong emphasis on public service and climate action. Through hands-on projects,…
The Southern California Mountains Foundation extends its heartfelt gratitude to our incredible partners for their support and commitment to conservation. Through these important investments in the communities we serve, together, we will accomplish remarkable feats, from restoring public lands in partnership with the San Bernardino National Forest to enhancing urban forestry with CAL FIRE, and…
October 2024 - Congratulations to SCMF’s UCC Corpsmembers of the month for October! Aidan Wolfe, Corpsmember of the Month for October at the Coachella Valley facility, is a great worker, always on time. He also volunteered for 4 spikes in this season so far. Aidan is 21 and lives in Joshua Tree. “I’ve been at…
October 2024 - The Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) sincerely thanks our dedicated volunteers for their incredible contribution of 29,390 service hours this year, welcoming and educating 118,235 visitors. Through our Fire Lookout, Discovery Center, OHV, Restoration, and Big Bear Trails Programs, their efforts have kept our communities connected to public lands in the San…
October 2024- Halloween is just around the corner, and that means Treats and Trails is approaching. Mark your calendars for October 26th from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. and come join us for a fun-filled afternoon. Take a delightful stroll along the newly opened Rathbun Trail through Lower Moonridge, where you can enjoy the crisp…
September 2024 - Containment on the Line Fire continues to increase due to the courageous efforts of federal, local and state emergency personnel working to keep our communities safe. The Southern California Mountains Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to the committed first responders who are working tirelessly on the front lines. We also want to…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 4, 2024 –The Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) has submitted 2 preliminary restoration applications with the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR) grants on March 4, 2024, with the final grant applications due June 3, 2024. California grant regulations require public notice for these preliminary applications giving the…
The Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF) will be seeking public input for their upcoming State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR) preliminary grants that will be submitted on March 4, 2024 with the final grant applications due June 3, 2024. California grant regulations require public input prior to the preliminary application deadline for…
