Southern California Mountains Foundation

Southern California Mountains Foundation Connecting community with public lands for over 30 years. Volunteer. Educate. Inspire.

Congratulations to SCMF’s Corpsmembers of the month of August!! From the San Bernardino crew we have Kayla, “Hi my name ...
09/03/2026

Congratulations to SCMF’s Corpsmembers of the month of August!! From the San Bernardino crew we have Kayla, “Hi my name is Kayla Sabio. I am 23 years old and from Fontana CA. I have been at the UCC for 8months. I love working with kids and making environmental education accessible. Others should join the team because of the coworkers and lovely professional community. I think it’s super fun working with the corpsmembers we all learn a lot from each other.”

From the Coachella site is Lailah White. Here’s a little bit more about Lailah, “I am 20 years old. I’m form La Quinta. I’ve been with the UCC for two and a half months. I work here because enjoy learning the different ways I can care for the environment. Others should join because there are many lessons and skills to learn here that are unique to this workplace and it gives you the opportunity to figure out your future path. Working here is such a great opportunity, I was so nervous to submit my application to work here but I am so glad I did!”

Thank you so much to all of our crew and Corpsmembers, we have so much gratitude towards you and all of the hard work you do!!

SCMF’s UCC crew spent the day exploring the Idyllwild Nature Center, where they were welcomed by a local ranger for a gu...
09/02/2026

SCMF’s UCC crew spent the day exploring the Idyllwild Nature Center, where they were welcomed by a local ranger for a guided nature tour and had the opportunity to sit in on an educational presentation about frogs and local ecosystems.

Experiences like this are about so much more than a day outdoors. They give our Corpsmembers and young adults the chance to expand their environmental knowledge, gain hands-on educational experience, and build skills they can carry into future careers in conservation, recreation, natural resources, and public lands.

And that knowledge comes right back to the community.

By investing in the people who educate, lead, and inspire others outdoors, we help create more opportunities for local families and young people to connect with nature, understand the landscapes around them, and feel like the great outdoors is a place where they belong.

It was a wonderful, welcoming experience at the Idyllwild Nature Center - and a great reminder that even our educators need opportunities to explore, learn, and be inspired.

This program is funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services.

Join us at the Salton Sea for an evening of community, conservation, and giving back.On September 17, we’re coming toget...
09/01/2026

Join us at the Salton Sea for an evening of community, conservation, and giving back.

On September 17, we’re coming together for the Thriving Salton Sea Communities Community Clean-Up Day at the North Shore Beach and Yacht Club. Help us remove trash from the shoreline, protect this important ecosystem, and support a cleaner, healthier Salton Sea community.

September 17
5:30–7:00 PM
North Shore Beach and Yacht Club

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHnEtMqn_9Kl4tr9brD7JfV88e3QYUg8YN3i6UTfWRwQN_Pg/viewform?pli=1&authuser=0

Food will be provided, plus contests, prizes, and a special surprise for the first 50 participants.

This event is part of Latino Conservation Week and is made possible through collaboration with Hispanic Access Foundation, Southern California Mountains Foundation, Urban Conservation Corps, and Thriving Salton Sea Communities.

Come lend a hand, meet your community, and help care for the places we all share.

Conservation has a ripple effect.Through the Southern California Mountains Foundation’s Urban Conservation Corps, someth...
08/31/2026

Conservation has a ripple effect.

Through the Southern California Mountains Foundation’s Urban Conservation Corps, something as simple as recycling can create an impact far beyond what leaves your hands.

When you bring electronic waste or old tires to a local recycling event, hire the Corps to support recycling and waste diversion at a community event, or partner with UCC for large-scale projects like Coachella and Stagecoach, you’re helping keep materials out of landfills while directly supporting young adults in our communities.

UCC Corpsmembers are gaining hands-on work experience, continuing their education, developing new skills, and building pathways toward future careers in conservation, natural resources, recycling, environmental stewardship and beyond.

That’s the full circle: your participation supports conservation today while helping build the workforce that will care for our communities and public lands tomorrow.

There are so many ways to get involved. Attend a local recycling event. Bring your e-waste or old tires. Hire the Corps for your next event or large-scale project. Support the young adults doing the work.

Find upcoming recycling events and learn more about the Urban Conservation Corps at mountainsfoundation.org

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation A heartfelt thank you to Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation for supporting the Southern C...
08/26/2026

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation A heartfelt thank you to Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation for supporting the Southern California Mountains Foundation through the 27th Annual San Manuel Golf Tournament.

This year, $450,000 was raised for six organizations working to make a lasting difference throughout our region, and we are incredibly grateful to be among them.

For more than three decades, the Southern California Mountains Foundation has worked alongside our communities and partners to care for public lands across the Inland Empire through conservation, restoration, stewardship, education and hands-on service.

Support like this allows that work to continue, restoring habitat, protecting natural resources, caring for the places we all share and investing in the next generation of public land stewards.

We are honored to be part of a tradition rooted in Yawa’ - acting on one’s beliefs - and deeply grateful for this investment in our public lands and communities.

Thank you for believing in this work and helping us continue it.

Join us for a Trail Work Day on one of Big Bear’s most celebrated - and challenging - peaks: Sugarloaf Mountain.Sitting ...
08/25/2026

Join us for a Trail Work Day on one of Big Bear’s most celebrated - and challenging - peaks: Sugarloaf Mountain.

Sitting at 9,952 feet, the Sugarloaf Mountain Trail is designated as a National Recreation Trail and offers a demanding 10-mile route with roughly 3,300 feet of elevation gain.

This year’s work day is recommended for experienced outdoor recreationists who are comfortable spending a full day on a strenuous mountain trail. Together, we’ll be clearing willows and brush encroaching on the trail and repairing tread to help improve drainage and protect the trail for seasons to come.

Come spend the day giving back to the trails we love while helping care for one of Big Bear’s most iconic mountain routes.

🙌Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-public-lands-trail-work-2026-tickets-1997988709013?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come celebrate the final two weekends of the season with us at the Children’s Forest before we close for the season. We’...
08/25/2026

Come celebrate the final two weekends of the season with us at the Children’s Forest before we close for the season. We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to explore, learn about the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest, discover the wildlife that calls these mountains home, make arts and crafts, and spend a little time together outside.

There are still two weekends left to stop by, say hello, enjoy the forest, and help us give another wonderful season a proper farewell. Thank you for all the memories made with us this year. We’ll see you next season - but not before one last visit.

Fire Lookout Volunteers at Strawberry Peak Lookout made a smoke report today for the near Harrison Mountain. Dispatch ...
08/23/2026

Fire Lookout Volunteers at Strawberry Peak Lookout made a smoke report today for the near Harrison Mountain. Dispatch confirmed that was the first report. A great job by the Fire Lookouts! U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest

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