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
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Local Conservation Corps Launches Campaign to Recycle E-Waste
San Bernardino County, CA - Today’s technology such as cell phones, T.V’s and computers have a pretty short life span. Many of these electronic products are quickly replaced and old devices are discarded as e-waste. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. disposes of 25 million TVs, 47.5 million computers and 100 million cell phones each … [Read more...] about Local Conservation Corps Launches Campaign to Recycle E-Waste
Seeking Volunteers to Staff Fire Lookouts in the Forest
Big Bear, CA - The Fire Lookout Host Program, one of the many volunteer programs of the Southern California Mountains Foundation, is now recruiting volunteers to staff fire lookouts for the 2018 fire season. Lookout Volunteers help protect the forest and local mountains communities as well as communities along the forest boundary from the threat of fire. Additionally, Lookout … [Read more...] about Seeking Volunteers to Staff Fire Lookouts in the Forest
Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeks Public Input
Big Bear, CA - The Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking public comments regarding their upcoming State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division grant proposals that were preliminarily submitted on March 5, 2018. This opens the second public review and comment period. Comments can be submitted through Monday, April 2, 2018 by 5pm. The … [Read more...] about Southern California Mountains Foundation Seeks Public Input
Keller Peak Fire Lookout Celebrates 90 Years of Service
Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, October 21st, the Southern California Mountains Foundation and San Bernardino National Forest held a dedication ceremony to celebrate 90 years of service for the Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower. The Fire Lookout is located on the top of Keller Peak Road in Running Springs, CA and is managed by volunteers as one of the six volunteer programs of the … [Read more...] about Keller Peak Fire Lookout Celebrates 90 Years of Service