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…
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…
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 2, 2026 — The Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking comments from the public on two preliminary grants submitted to the State of California to fund off-highway vehicle (OHV) restoration on the San Bernardino National Forest and lands managed by the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission. Draft applications, based on public 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…
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…
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…
