Volcan Mountain 2026 Public Symposium Reservation Form
Announcing the Volcan Mountain 2026 Public Symposium
Tomorrow's Landscapes: Restoring Resilient Ecosystems
The Volcan Mountain Foundation invites you to a seminal two-day event focused on the Importance and Conservation Status of the Eastern Peninsular Ranges.
Saturday, Sept 19, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM
...and...
Sunday, Sept 20, 2026, 10 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 across institutions like the San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, USGS, USDA, CSU, and UC systems.
• 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 5,000-foot natural treasure that supports rare species, wildlife corridors, and vital water resources.
Come learn how climate, fire ecology, and conservation efforts impact this irreplaceable ecosystem, and explore the deep connection between natural spaces and human well-being.
The Volcan Mountain Foundation is a land trust that works preserve Volcan Mountain in its natural state for all generations.
Scheduled Speakers:
Friday 8AM to 5PM
Building a Collaborative, Climate-informed Strategy to Conserve Southern California's Montane Forests
Alexandra Syphard, Conservation Biology Institute and SDSU
Drivers and Consequences of Altered Fire Regimes in Southern California
Turnover in the Bird Community of the Cuyamaca Mountains after the Cedar Fire and Quantum Shifts of Species' Ranges.
Richard Halsey, California Chaparral Institute
Iconoclastic Thinkers in the Mountains - How Divergent Spirits Help Us Connect and Preserve Wildness in the Peninsular Ranges of Southern California
Jon Rebman, Department of Botany, San Diego Natural History Museum
Flora of the Sky Islands of San Diego County
Exequiel Ezcurra, University of California, Riverside
Keynote Address
Jessica Sanchez and Winston Vickers, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
An update on recent regional findings on mountain lions.
Michael Lang, University of California, San Diego
Microplastics in the Environment
Saturday 8AM to 1PM
Volcan Mountain and the Human Right to Nature
Chris J. McDonald, University of California, Cooperative Extension
Stopping the Spread: Invasive Plant Species in the Eastern Peninsular Range
Chris J. McDonald, Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann and Janis Gonzales
Stopping the Spread: Invasive Tree Pests in the Eastern Peninsular Range
Seed Resources for Ecological Restoration of Forests in California
Gordon Pratt, University of California, Riverside
Butterflies and Skippers of the Volcan Mountains
Ronald R. Swaisgood, Debra M. Shier, and Talison T. Hammond, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Conservation Breeding and Reintroduction as Recovery Tools for the Mountain Yellow-legged Frog in Southern California
Event Committee Members:
Sharyl Massey, Greg Schuett, John Lovio, Larry Hendrickson, Dr. David Rubenson
Complete the form below and follow the instructions on the next page to process your payment
You can also email or phone (760-765-2300) VMF office staff for assistance.