From August 8 - 10, 2025, trailbuilders, recreation leaders, and outdoor enthusiasts gathered in Big Bear Lake for the Southern California Singletrack Summit - a weekend dedicated to advancing sustainable trail systems, strengthening partnerships, and fostering a thriving outdoor community. Co-hosted by the Southern California Mountains Foundation's Big Bear Trails Program and the California Mountain…
Celebrating Our June Corpsmembers of the MonthEach month, the Urban Conservation Corps recognizes Corpsmembers who go above and beyond - those who lead by example, show up with a strong work ethic, and make a positive impact on their peers and the community. For June, we’re proud to honor Brandon Delgado from our Coachella Valley…
A Message From: San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor's Office We are issuing a Forest Order for public safety to keep closed the Gold Fire Closure Area that is burning within the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire closure area is targeted at key access routes and area control for fire suppression and patrol, suppression repair,…
From UCC Coachella Valley, we’re proud to recognize Mario Fontes as our May Corpsmember of the Month! Mario is 19 years old from Cathedral City. Though he’s only been with the Urban Conservation Corps for five months, Mario has already made a lasting impression. He shows up on time, works hard, and brings a reliable, positive…
Join our monthly volunteer events to restore disturbed public lands on the San Bernardino National Forest. The US Forest Service and the Southern California Mountains Foundation partner to give you more opportunities to collect seed, plant natives, mulch, weed, water, pick up trash, remove graffiti, install barriers, and work in our native plant nurseries. We…
Join us at the Big Bear Discovery Center by the campfire in our outdoor amphitheater! Buy a hot chocolate and a s'more kit when you arrive, and roast a marshmallow by the campfire. Nature presentations and/or interactive activities are given weekly by Forest Service specialists, outdoor enthusiasts, and certified Naturalists. You won't want to miss…
Join the Southern California Mountains Foundation for Baldwin Lake Wildflower Walks every Saturday from March 29th to June 14th! Did you know Big Bear has blooms that exist nowhere else in the world!? Walk with a volunteer Naturalist on a guided experience through the Baldwin Lake Pebble Plain, where you will learn about local flowers…
Planning a summer hike? Great news - some of our favorite trails are open and ready to explore! While some areas remain closed due to the Line Fire, there are still plenty of beautiful places waiting for you. Now’s the perfect time to get outside, stretch your legs, and soak up the beauty of Big…
We invite you to join the Southern California Mountains Foundation at Castle Rock Trail in Big Bear for National Trails Day! This is one of our most popular trails in Big Bear, help us to maintain and improve the trail for all recreators. There will be family-friendly trail work, lunch provided, trash pick-up, lots of…