Giveaway Time! This year we are celebrating 90 years of the Butler Peak Fire Lookout, a historic landmark that has watched over Big Bear Valley for generations. To honor this milestone, the Southern California Mountains Foundation is launching a special giveaway. One participant will receive a Butler Peak signature Fire Lookout print or a Southern…
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…
The Southern California Mountains Foundation’s Fire Lookout Program is seeking volunteers to staff 4 lookout towers on the San Bernardino National Forest in 2023 (Keller Peak, Butler Peak, Morton Peak, Strawberry Peak). Fire Lookouts help protect the forest, local mountain communities, and communities along the forest boundary from the threat of fire. Fire Lookouts also…
