organization dedicated to supporting the conservation, preservation, and stewardship of Southern California's national forests and public lands

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Grateful for investments made in our communities and strong partnerships that make this possible

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…

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Corpsmembers of the Month

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…

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Volunteer Recognition

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…

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Treats & Trails

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…

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Congratulations Corpsmembers of the Month

September 2024 - Congratulations Raymond Domingo and Daveon Easley as the Corpsmembers of the month for August! Raymond, from the Coachella Valley facility, is always helping his fellow Corpsmembers. Raymond recently started an Internship with Desert Rec District. “I am 25 years old and I am from the North Shore. I enjoy working at the…

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The Line Fire

  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…

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Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeks Public Input for State OHMVR Grants

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…

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Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeks Public Input for State OHMVR Grants

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…

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