Southern California Mountains Foundation

Southern California Mountains Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects communities with public lands and supports conservation in the San Bernardino National Forest. Since 1993, its work has included environmental education, volunteer engagement, and programs that encourage people to learn about and care for natural resources.

Its programs include indoor and outdoor activities, community participation, and opportunities to volunteer. The foundation helps preserve seven fire lookouts in the San Bernardino National Forest, where volunteer hosts share tower history and explain their importance to wildfire monitoring. In the Big Bear Valley, it also supports trail stewardship through partnerships and initiatives such as Adopt-A-Trail and volunteer trail-host activities.

Visit the Southern California Mountains Foundation website to learn more and confirm current program details. For broader support resources, readers can also explore NHREA’s California assistance information and federal assistance resources.