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…
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…
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…
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…
Next Saturday, September 26, is NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY. We are thrilled to celebrate this day at Big Bear’s new trail system - the Maple Hills Complex. To date, we have completed just over 4 miles of this new trail system. This Saturday for NPLD, trails volunteers will be installing signs, cutting brush, and completing…
