Southern California Mountains Foundation

Big Bear, CA - After 40 years of conducting monthly bald eagle counts during the winter at three sites, in recent years with the aid of the public, officials with San Bernardino National Forest are discontinuing the annual census effort. Annual counts on the forest have shown the wintering population of the species remains level 12 years after the species was delisted under the … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Counts to be Discontinued

Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking individuals interested in joining the Off Highway Vehicle Education and Safety Program. Volunteers will help spread the word on safe, responsible, and sustainable motorized recreation on public lands. Join the fun and share your off-highway knowledge and enthusiasm at local dealerships, community events, … [Read more...] about Off Highway Vehicle Volunteer Program Seeks Participants

Big Bear, CA - The Fire Lookout Host Program, one of several volunteer programs with the Southern California Mountains Foundation, is now recruiting volunteers to staff fire lookouts in the San Bernardino National Forest for the 2019 fire season. Lookout Volunteers help protect the forest, local mountain communities, as well as communities along the forest boundary from the … [Read more...] about Seeking Volunteers to Staff Fire Lookouts in the Forest

Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation will once again host guided wildflower walks and visitor information services at the Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve on March 30, April 13, 27 & 28, May 11 & 25 and June 8.  The Reserve will be open on those dates  from 10am-2pm with guided walks at 11:30am. The Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve is the home of … [Read more...] about Baldwin Lake Pebble Plain Wildflower Walks