Volcan Mountain Foundation

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.

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.

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.

Come explore nature with the Volcan Mountain Foundation at VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center along Santa Ysabel Creek with Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck!

The second week’s session (July 13th, 15th & 17th, 8am-11am) is all about the animals that live on and around Volcan Mountain. Kids (ages 5-13) will learn to identify their tracks and explore their habitat through games and meeting some of the birds that call the Volcan Mountain Range home.

Come explore nature with the Volcan Mountain Foundation at VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center along Santa Ysabel Creek with Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck!

The second week’s session (July 13th, 15th & 17th, 8am-11am) is all about the animals that live on and around Volcan Mountain. Kids (ages 5-13) will learn to identify their tracks and explore their habitat through games and meeting some of the birds that call the Volcan Mountain Range home.