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Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire
The San Bernardino National Forest Association Urban Conservation Corps is a workforce development program that offers young men and women the chance to serve on our Southern California mountains and become employable citizens through hard work in environmental conservation.
There are two components to the program. The Urban Conservation Corps targets young adults, ages 18-25, from Inland Empire and National Forest communities and the Urban Youth Conservation Corp targets ages 13-17.
Under the program, young people build workforce skills by participating in meaningful conservation projects that promote greater stewardship for our natural world. In addition to increasing job readiness in a way that prepares them for a more successful entry into the workforce, these young people also help the Forest Association in its work to create healthier public lands.
Typical on-the-job duties include:
Natural Resource Enhancement: Tree planting, stream clearance, erosion control, timber stand improvement, trail construction and maintenance, seed cone collection, and wildlife habitat improvement
Landscaping: Plant identification and propagation, planting, sprinkler and irrigation installation, and nursery operations
To learn more about the Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire contact Program Director Sandy Bonilla or call 909-381-2028.
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| The Urban Conservation Corps is multi-agency funded as well as private sector donors and work contracts with other non-profit partners. In addition, the program receives funding under the federal government’s stimulus program and is proud to be a part of President Obama’s economic recovery efforts. |  |
To date the service to the community, local mountains and communities includes:
- Litter abatement in Lytle and Mills Creek
- Installing protective fencing
- 300 miles of trails maintained and restored
- 500 pounds of recyclables collected
- 1,000 pounds of litter collected
- 7,000 trees planted
- 300 miles of habitat maintained and restored
- 200 urban trees pruned and planted
Major accomplishments of Corpsmembers include:
- Earning high school diplomas
- Enrolling in higher education programs
- Enrolling in the military
- Passing GED exams
- Securing new employment