Events

See what we here at Southern California Mountains Foundation have in store for you and what exciting new adventures await! Our calendar holds all of the latest and greatest upcoming events in our mountains and holds links to where you can find even more information about them. Go ahead and take a look and see what events are on their way and you should be attending!

Jun
10
Sat
Volunteer Restoration Event/Greenthumbs @ Varies
Jun 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please join our monthly volunteer events to restore disturbed lands across the San Bernardino National Forest. All events will improve habitat for wildlife, plants, the Monarch butterfly, and other pollinators. Activities may include collecting and dispersing native seeds, planting native species, slashing, barrier installation, nursery work, watering and restoration site maintenance. Some events will require driving on USFS dirt roads. A high clearance vehicle is recommended, 4-wheel drive not required. 

Two weeks prior to each event, a flyer will be emailed to our volunteers with the project description, logistics, and how to sign up. To add your name to the mailing list, please contact Drew at 909-522-1363 or Lisa at Lunderwood@mountainsfoundation.org.

Our 2023 volunteer events are designed with your safety in mind and will follow strict COVID-19 guidelines. Please sign up in advance. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Bring face mask, sturdy shoes, sun protection, lunch, and water. Gloves, tools, restrooms, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

Build a Birdhouse @ Big Bear Discovery Center
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join our volunteers to make your very own bluebird house. Kits are $10 each and it’s first come/first serve with 20 kits per event. Parents and/or volunteers can help with the kits. It’s recommended to attend early to get a spot!

Nature Crafts @ Big Bear Discovery Center
Jun 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join our volunteers to make a nature craft!

StoryTime @ Big Bear Discovery Center
Jun 10 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join our volunteer Storyteller for kids’ nature stories. Free!

Jun
17
Sat
Bird Walk @ Big Bear Discovery Center
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come and Join us at the Big Bear Discovery Center for a walk in the forest spotting native birds and studying their behavior! Participants will be provided with a pair of binoculars and will be led by a Southern California Mountains Foundation Volunteer.

StoryTime @ Big Bear Discovery Center
Jun 17 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join our volunteer Storyteller for kids’ nature stories. Free!

Jun
18
Sun
Pinecone Birdfeeders @ Big Bear Discovery Center
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Make your very own Pinecone Birdfeeder! Take it home and put it out for your feathered friends. Free!

Jun
24
Sat
8th Annual Outdoor Adventure Days @ Big Bear Discovery Center
Jun 24 @ 9:00 am – 6:30 pm

Outdoor Adventure Days 2023 Information Sheet 

Registration will take place on Saturday June 24th from 9:00am to 4:00pm, with activities starting 10:00am and ending at 6:30pm.

Registration on Sunday June 25th will be from 9:00am – 12:00pm with activities starting at 9:00am and ending at 3:00pm.

 

 

Volunteer Restoration Event/Greenthumbs @ Varies
Jun 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please join our monthly volunteer events to restore disturbed lands across the San Bernardino National Forest. All events will improve habitat for wildlife, plants, the Monarch butterfly, and other pollinators. Activities may include collecting and dispersing native seeds, planting native species, slashing, barrier installation, nursery work, watering and restoration site maintenance. Some events will require driving on USFS dirt roads. A high clearance vehicle is recommended, 4-wheel drive not required. 

Two weeks prior to each event, a flyer will be emailed to our volunteers with the project description, logistics, and how to sign up. To add your name to the mailing list, please contact Drew at 909-522-1363 or Lisa at Lunderwood@mountainsfoundation.org.

Our 2023 volunteer events are designed with your safety in mind and will follow strict COVID-19 guidelines. Please sign up in advance. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Bring face mask, sturdy shoes, sun protection, lunch, and water. Gloves, tools, restrooms, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

Build a Birdhouse @ Big Bear Discovery Center
Jun 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join our volunteers to make your very own bluebird house. Kits are $10 each and it’s first come/first serve with 20 kits per event. Parents and/or volunteers can help with the kits. It’s recommended to attend early to get a spot!

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