Volcan Mountain 2026 Nature Symposium Reservation Form
Announcing the Volcan Mountain 2026 Nature Symposium
Tomorrow's Landscapes: Restoring Resilient Ecosystems
The Volcan Mountain Foundation invites you to a seminal two-day event focused on understanding and celebrating the montane landscape that surround us.
Saturday, Sept 19, 2026, 11 AM to 5 PM
and...
Sunday, Sept 20, 2026, 11 AM to 5 PM
Location: Julian Town Hall
2129 Main St, Julian, CA 92036
Registration fee is $10 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday, or $15 for both days
Pre-registered attendees will receive an event-branded gift and access to a preferred seating section.
Event Highlights:
• Expert Insights: Presentations from scientists and leaders with expertise ranging from restoration ecology, earth science, environmental monitoring, species recovery. and more.
• Interactive Exhibit Hall: Explore booths on the lower level of Julian Town Hall hosted by regional environmental nonprofits and government agencies.
• Focus on Conservation: : Discover the unique geology, ecology, and cultural history of Volcan Mountain—a natural treasure that supports rare species, wildlife corridors, and vital water resources.
Come learn how climate, fire ecology, and conservation efforts impact this unique ecosystem, and explore the deep connection between natural spaces and human well-being.
Saturday, September 19
11 AM Fred Grand, Director of Community Engagement, Descendants of Early San Diego
"Volcan Mountain Ranch: From the Kumeyaay to Conservation Logging"
NOON Jonathan Appelbaum, Consulting Restoration Biologist
"Steps to Ensure Forests for the Future"
1 PM Sharyl Massey, Board Member, Volcan Mountain Foundation
"San Diego's Sky Islands: Ecological Refuges"
2 PM Hailey Elsken, Associate State Archaeologist, California State Parks
"Building a Park: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps"
3 PM Kelsey O'Husky, California Wolf Center
"History of Wolf Conservation"
4 PM Eric Jones, President and Executive Director, Volcan Mountain Foundation
"Monitoring Tools for Forest Restoration"
Saturday, September 19
11 AM Mike Thacker
"Geology of San Diego County: The Formative Years"
NOON Chris Khoury, MD, Vice Chair, San Dieguito River Park JPA
"The Allure of the San Dieguito River Valley"
1 PM Katie Quint, Research Director and Golden Eagle Specialist, Wildlife Research Institute
"Golden Eagles"
2 PM Eric Jones, President and Executive Director, Volcan Mountain Foundation
"Making it Happen: Restoration Science, Planning and Funding"
3 PM Layla Khazeni, Program Coordinator, Volcan Mountain Foundation
"From Sea to Summit: How the Pacific Makes Volcan's Water"
4 PM Gus Calderon, Co-Founder, FireWatch Team, LLC
"Aerial Mapping for Land Management"
The Volcan Mountain Foundation is a land trust that works preserve Volcan Mountain in its natural state for all generations.
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You can also email or phone (760-765-2300) VMF office staff for assistance.