Wait List Now Open For Wildcrafting: Wild Winter Conifer Tea Party, Sunday, January 26, 2020
Registrations for Wildcrafting: Wild Winter Conifer Tea Party are now full. A wait list has been started. CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAIT LIST
Event
Bird Survey on Volcan Mountain, Thursday, October 24, 2019
Thursday, October 24 join Volcan Mountain Foundation for a citizen science bird survey on Volcan Mountain near Julian. This is a great opportunity to hone your bird ID skills with experts, learn about our local mountain bird species, and contribute valuable data to the Volcan Mountain Foundation. We'll be focusing our attention on the areas near our Watershed and Sky Island trails. There is a combined two miles of walking during this survey. Hiking is easy to moderate.
Beer & Bites - Microplastics Presentation: From Headwaters to the Sea on Sunday, October 27, 2019
Sunday, October 27, 2019 -- Seating is limited, pre-register today -- CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join the Volcan Mountain Foundation and partners for a FREE, informative, compelling, and delicious presentation on microplastics within our watersheds!
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, October 19, 2019
Saturday, October 19 - Join Valérie Cournoyer and Susan Meyer for a stewardship day on Volcan Mountain. They are looking for a few volunteers who aren't afraid to roll-up their sleeves and get dirty. We'll be removing invasive plants at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center. Afterward, there will be an optional 1.5 mile hike on VMF's Sky Island Trail.
Date: Saturday, October 19
Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Shooting Stars and Hot Cocoa at Santa Ysabel West Preserve, Friday, December 13, 2019
Friday, December 13, bring your family and friends for a magical mountain shooting-star party at the Santa Ysabel West Preserve! Bring your camp chairs and blankets to the clear skies of San Diego's backcountry on the peak night for viewing the Geminids meteor shower. County park rangers will set-up a free hot cocoa station and open the large staging area for this special late-night preserve experience.
Date: Friday, December 13
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation - Saturday, September 21, 2019
Saturday, September 21: Join Susan Meyer, VMF Engagement Coordinator, for a day on Volcan Mountain! You'll learn about VMF's different programs and fun ways you can help! Volunteer opportunities include outdoor education, habitat restoration, trail maintenance, bird surveys, wildlife camera monitoring, outreach tabling, special events and more. The Volunteer Orientation will include a tour of VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, lunch, and optional hike.
Family Discovery Day: Saturday, September 28, 2019
This Saturday, September 28, the Volcan Mountain Foundation will be having Family Discovery Day!
Nature Education Series: It's All About Bugs - Saturday, September 7, 2019
Saturday, September 7 - Join Dr. Michael Wall for a presentation on the amazing world of insects. Afterward, we'll go on a guided walk to find insects and see them up close! You will learn about the unique life cycles, habitats, and adaptations of insects. You will also understand the reason insects are essential to the world.
Dr. Michael Wall is the curator of Entomology at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Listen to Dr. Michael Wall on KPBS here.
We'll See You Again In 2021 - on Saturday, August 7. Be Sure To Save The Date!
Due to the Coronavirus, the 2020 Julian Natural Wonderfest is cancelled, but we’re already looking forward to next year!
Save the date: August 7, 2021
2021 Julian Natural Wonderfest!
EXCLUSIVE! 2019 Sustaining Friends Summer Mingle on Sunday, July 28th
The Summer Mingle is back for 2019 on Sunday, July 28th!
The Sustaining Friends Summer Mingle is now in it's third year, and has become quite a popular event for VMF's Sustaining Friends. A big thank you again to Pat & Darrell Straube for holding this fun summer get-together for the Sustaining Friends group!