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

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Revving up for Music in the Mountains 2026

The summer's biggest event is already in the works - mark your calendars for Big Bear's favorite concert series: July 11th & 15th, August 8th & 22nd, September 5th. Season Passes and Tickets will be available early Spring. All proceeds made through Music in the Mountains go right back into supporting Public Lands. Music In…

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Volunteer for a day, or a lifetime

At SCMF, we see taking care of nature as a form of wellness and self care. By giving back to nature, we give back to not only our own well-being, but also to our future generations. Help us to educate visitors, restore forests and maintain trails. Keep the local community thriving by keeping the connection…

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Celebrating Our Corpsmembers of the Month – December

Congratulations to our December Corpsmembers of the month!! Christian Parra is our Corpsmember of the month for December at the Coachella Valley site. He has been an outstanding Corpsmember since joining! He is always on time and ready to work and help others. Christian says, “I am 22 years old and live in Coachella Valley,…

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A Year of Reflection

We are proud to reflect on a year rooted in stewardship, service, and community connection. Through the dedication of volunteers, partners, and Urban Conservation Corps members, thousands of hours were invested in protecting Public Lands, educating visitors, reducing wildfire risk, and restoring vital ecosystems across the region. These collective efforts strengthened both the landscapes we care…

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Celebrating Our Corpsmembers of the Month – November

Let’s take a moment to congratulate our November Corpsmembers of the month!! Xitlalic Huesca is our Corpmember of the month at the Coachella Valley site. She has been an outstanding Corpsmember since joining with us, She is always on time and ready to work and help others. Xitlalic says, “I am 20 years old and…

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Celebrating Our Corpsmembers of the Month – October

We are thrilled to recognize two outstanding UCC Corpsmembers from the Southern California Mountains Foundation, Isabella Marines from San Bernardino and David Huynh from Coachella. Isabella, age 19, shared: “I am 19 years old and from San Bernardino, California. I have been with UCC for six months. I enjoy working with the UCC because of…

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Adopt a Trail in Big Bear

The Adopt-A-Trail Program steps in to help our trails by giving individuals, families, friends, groups, businesses, and clubs of any size, an opportunity to adopt a section of trail on an annual basis. Each sponsor supports their Adopted Trail through financial contributions. The Adopt-A-Trail (AAT) Program is for those that would like to contribute financially…

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Celebrating Our Corpsmembers of the Month – September

Join us in celebrating our September Corpsmembers of the Month! Each month, we honor Corpsmembers who show dedication, growth, and teamwork in the field. For September, we’re proud to highlight two incredible individuals from our Coachella Valley and San Bernardino crews! Coachella Valley – Julian Morales-Mora Julian, 20, from Coachella, has been part of the…

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