We are happy to announce our Corpsmembers of the Month for April, first from San Bernardino is David Rivera, he says, “Hi, my name is David Rivera and I am 18 years old from Rialto, CA. I have been with the Corps for 6 months. I enjoy working at the Corps because it gives you…
The Southern California Mountains Foundation’s Urban Conservation Corps supported recycling efforts at Coachella and Stagecoach, helping divert over 69,035 tons of plastics, aluminum, and other materials from landfills, keeping the living desert ecosystem healthy. These partnerships not only benefit the environment, and community, but also provide Corpsmembers with valuable job experience and education in conservation and sustainability through…
Urban Conservation Corpsmembers recently joined crews from across the state at CorpsCon, an annual gathering that brings local conservation corps together in Sacramento to share their powerful stories and discuss the importance of workforce development, green career pathways, and protecting public lands. It's an amazing opportunity for Corpsmembers to connect with leaders, and represent. It’s…
The Southern California Mountains Foundation’s Urban Conservation Corps removed and recycled nearly 300 illegally dumped tires from U.S. Forest Service land. This site represents one of the most extensive illegal dumping areas our team has encountered on public lands. While removing 300 tires has made an important impact, it is only the beginning, and our…
Congratulations to the Southern California Mountains Foundation’s UCC Corpsmembers for the month of February! From San Bernardino, we have John Ross Garcia, who says, “I am 19 years old from Fontana, California. I have been with the Urban Conservation Corps for six months, where I’ve had the opportunity to work with many different personalities and…
Congratulations to our January Corpsmembers of the month for 2026! Marco Bautista is Corpsmember of the month at the Coachella Site. He has been an outstanding Corpsmember since joining the Corps!!He is always on time and ready to work and help others. Here is a little more about Marco. “I am 23 years old and…
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,…
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…
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…
