Volcan Mountain Foundation

Coast to Crest Challenge Series presented by friends and partners of the Volcan Mountain Foundation at the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy--a fun way to challenge your physical strength and endurance while exercising in open space with fellow enthusiasts. This new series will consist of both hikes and bike rides. The Challenge Series is led by David O’Connor, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Conservation Manager.  

Sunday, March 17th, join the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation department to help maintain the trails on the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve.  For more information please call the Ranger's office at 760-765-4098.  Inclement weather will cancel the event.

Do you love nature and meeting people?  Do you want to share your interests, and help others discover backcountry treasures like Volcan Mountain?  The Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF) is looking for volunteer ambassadors interested in helping out in a variety of ways while having fun—public outreach, volunteering at events, outdoor education with VMF’s student programs, and much more!

All are invited and encouraged to join and support Volcan Mountain Foundation supporters artist, Coko Brown, and her husband, Tim Taschler, on Sunday, February 24th from 6-9pm, at the opening artists' reception for En Plein-Air, a Charles Reiffel Tribute 2013, presented by the San Diego Museum of Art Artist's Guild.

This program is designed for children 6-12 of age. Spend time with a Park Ranger for several hands on activities to better understand and appreciate the local environment. For more information contact Interpretive Ranger, Leana Bulay at (858)674-2275 x 14/ Leana@sdrp.org

This hour long program is designed for children 6-12 of age. Spend time with a Park Ranger for several hands on activities to better understand and appreciate the local environment. For more information contact Interpretive Ranger, Leana Bulay at (858)674-2275 x 14/ Leana@sdrp.org

Come learn the art of making Shawii and other traditional foods of the Kumeyaay at this class being offered by the Sycuan Education Department/Kumeyaay Community College during their Spring 2013 semester. Join instructor Ana Gloria (Martha) Rodriguez to explore how the Kumeyaay used different plants and animals to create a nutritious diet.

Kumeyaay Community College, in partnership with Cuyamaca Community College, is offering a course on Kumeyaay Ethnobotany for Spring Semesters.  This course will explore the relationship between the Kumeyaay/Diegueno People and the plants and vegetation of their traditional territory.  Come learn about the plants that were and are used to sustain, heal and protect the Kumeyaay Nation.  To receive college credit students must submit an online application and register through Cuyamaca College.