San Diego County, California
Thursday, November 30th join Volcan Mountain Foundation partners the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC) and Palomar Audubon for a citizen science bird survey on SDRVC's Volcan Mountain parcels near Julian. This is a great opportunity to hone your bird ID skills with experts, learn about our local mountain bird species, and contribute valuable data to the San Dieguito River Park.
Saturday, December 3rd learn about the world's oldest hunting style and sport of kings from Master Falconer Cisco Clibourne. Experience the world's fastest animal, the Peregrine falcon, in action as he swoops to Cisco's lure from amazing speeds. Get up close and personal with Cisco's two Harris hawks, Julian and J.J., as they fly to your fist under his expert guidance. Experience this chance of a lifetime, one you won't soon forget! This event is free and for all ages.
Wednesday, December 13th, bring the kids for mountain shooting-star party magic at the Santa Ysabel West Preserve! Bring your camp chairs and blankets to the clear skies of San Diego's back country on the peak night for viewing the Geminids meteor shower. County park rangers will set up a free hot cocoa station and open the large staging area for this special late-night preserve experience.
Wear: warm clothes
Bring: the family, blankets, camp chairs, snacks; free hot cocoa will be provided
Sunday, November 19th join San Diego County Park staff for a nature touch table experience where you can see and touch a series of items found in nature and where you can learn about them from a County park ranger! The table will be set-up from 9:00 am until noon in the staging area – a great place to stop before or after you hike.
Sunday, November 26th learn to identify different oaks and acorns that live abundantly in
San Diego County. You'll be guided by County Park staff as you collect acorns and do the "float test" to see which acorns will grow. Afterward, you will plant the acorns in pots so you can take one home and watch it grow! So bring your family for a fun morning on the Santa Ysabel Preserve learning about acorns! This event is free.
Sunday, October 22nd learn to identify different oaks and acorns that live abundantly in
San Diego County. You'll be guided by County Park staff as you collect acorns and do the "float test" to see which acorns will grow. Afterward, you will plant the acorns in pots so you can take one home and watch it grow! So bring your family for a fun morning on the Santa Ysabel Preserve learning about acorns! This event is free.
Sunday, October 21st learn about the world's oldest hunting style and sport of kings from Master Falconer Cisco Clibourne. Experience the world's fastest animal, the Peregrine falcon, in action as he swoops to Cisco's lure from amazing speeds. Get up close and personal with Cisco's two Harris hawks, Julian and J.J., as they fly to your fist under his expert guidance. Experience this chance of a lifetime, one you won't soon forget! This event is free and for all ages.
2017 Sustaining Friends Fall Visioning Day is Sunday, October 15th--Please Join Us!
Thank you again for your commitment to protecting and preserving Volcan Mountain!
The Volcan Mountain Foundation's annual Sustaining Friends Fall Visioning Day is Sunday, October 15th, 2017. We'll again be gathering at Spencer Valley School in nearby Wynola.
Thursday, October 19th join Volcan Mountain Foundation partners the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC) and Palomar Audubon for a citizen science bird survey on SDRVC's Volcan Mountain parcels near Julian. This is a great opportunity to hone your bird ID skills with experts, learn about our local mountain bird species, and contribute valuable data to the San Dieguito River Park.
Sunday, January 21st come learn the art of wildcrafting with willow branches at the Volcan Mountain Foundation's Volcan Mountain Nature Center at the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek in Julian.