San Diego County, California
Sunday, August 16th join San Diego County Parks Rangers in working to return the Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve (East) to a pristine native meadow. Learn why certain plants need to be removed and what will grow in their place!
Sunday, August 30th at 9:30 am, join Ranger Bobbi and the county of San Diego Parks & Recreation staff on a leisurely bike ride to the second creek crossing on The Santa Ysabel Preserve East. This ride is perfect for family groups. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your bike, helmet, plenty of water, snacks and wear appropriate attire.
On Sunday, August 9th join Ranger Bobbi and the San Diego County Parks Mountain Borrego Preserve staff to make your own custom bird feeder. Meet at 10am at the Santa Ysabel Preserve East Staging Area on Farmer Road (117-411 Farmer Road, Julian, CA 92036). Adventurers of all ages are welcome to join in. Kids under 12 should be joined by an adult.
Friday, August 21st & Saturday, August 22nd, the 4th Annual Julian Film Festival, benefitting and sponsored by the Volcan Mountain Foundation, is being held as a summer event for 2015. 'All Events Access Pass' and 'Single Session Movie Pass' Tickets are available now!
On Saturday, August 15th, come be Inspired by Nature through conservation art on Volcan Mountain. The Volcan Mountain Foundation’s ‘Art on the Mountain’ events series continues with a nature-inspired sculpting workshop led by Brenda Swaim. After a short intro, participants will explore VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center on a silent hike and then return to the interpretive station to sculpt what has inspired you out of air-dry clay. Finally, participants will have an opportunity for journal time and sharing.
There is a waiting list, this event is full. To be put on a waiting list, please contact VMF office at 760-765-2300.
Wednesday, August 26th, come capture Volcan Mountain through plein aire painting. The Volcan Mountain Foundation’s ‘Art on the Mountain’ events series continues with a plein aire painting safari led by artist Sally Snipes. Artists will be guests of, Volcan Mountain property owner, Don Whitson, whose property has majestic views of the San Felipe Valley and surrounding mountains.
Starting tonight (Fri, Aug 21st) & continuing all day tomorrow (Sat, Aug 22nd), the 4th Annual Julian Film Festival, benefitting and sponsored by the Volcan Mountain Foundation, will kick off at Julian Station at 7pm with an Opening Night film screenings & filmmaker reception to follow. The first of four 90-minute film sessions starts at 10:30 on Saturday at Julian High School.
CAN YOU HELP ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH FROM 9AM-2PM...OR ANY PART OF THAT TIME?
Come explore nature with the Volcan Mountain Foundation at VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center along Santa Ysabel Creek with Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck!
During the third week’s session (July 20th, 22nd & 24th, 8am-11am) kids (ages 5-13) will learn about the amazing landscape of the Volcan Mountain Range! Discover the cool of the forest and the watersheds it connects to through fun activities and games.