Let’s congratulate SCMF’s Corpsmembers for the month of February! Emely Alarcon is our Corpsmember of the month at the San Bernardino facility, her good spirits and dedication have not gone unnoticed! Here's a little bit more about Emely. “I am 22 years old and I have dedicated my time at UCC for about 10 months…
Stop by the Big Bear Discovery Center to shop locally and support our public lands. We have new Jackie and Shadow apparel celebrating our beloved bald eagles, along with Keller Peak and San Bernardino OHV gear. You’ll also find a great selection of nature-inspired gifts, including journals, books, puzzles, toys, and more—all perfect for outdoor…
Celebrate Earth Day at Big Bear Discovery Center on April 19, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Enjoy guided nature walks, hands-on activities, volunteer opportunities, and games. Join the community in preserving natural spaces. 40971 North Shore Dr., Fawnskin, CA (909) 382-2790
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,…
Let’s congratulate our Corpsmembers of the month for January! Michael Hernandez is our Corpsmember of the month in San Bernardino. “I am 19 years old and from Colton. I’ve been working with the UCC for eight months now. I enjoy the projects that we get to do like cutting trees, hiking, planting, the paid training…
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…