Volcan Mountain Foundation

Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve

Saturday, August 29th, 2015 volunteer for a work project at the Santa Ysabel Open Space & Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserves led by San Diego County Park staff! Enjoy a day of fresh mountain air and the camaraderie of friends and colleagues while making a difference! Projects can include trail maintenance, tree planting trimming vegetation, erosion control and invasive plant removal. Learn proper tool handling and trail building techniques while enjoying scenic views of the surrounding area.

Saturday, September 19th at 6pm join San Diego County Park Attendant Bill Augustus for a short 1.5 mile hike and a night viewing of the skies above the Santa Ysabel West Preserve. Don't miss this special opportunity to explore the preserve after sunset and test your knowledge of the planets and constellations on a moonless night.

Sunday, August 16th join San Diego County Parks Rangers in working to return the Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve (East) to a pristine native meadow.  Learn why certain plants need to be removed and what will grow in their place!

Sunday, August 30th at 9:30 am, join Ranger Bobbi and the county of San Diego Parks & Recreation staff on a leisurely bike ride to the second creek crossing on The Santa Ysabel Preserve East.  This ride is perfect for family groups.  Children will need to be accompanied by an adult.  Please bring your bike, helmet, plenty of water, snacks and wear appropriate attire.

On Sunday, August 9th join Ranger Bobbi and the San Diego County Parks Mountain Borrego Preserve staff to make your own custom bird feeder.  Meet at 10am at the Santa Ysabel Preserve East Staging Area on Farmer Road (117-411 Farmer Road, Julian, CA 92036).  Adventurers of all ages are welcome to join in.  Kids under 12 should be joined by an adult.

Friday, August 21st & Saturday, August 22nd, the 4th Annual Julian Film Festival, benefitting and sponsored by the Volcan Mountain Foundation, is being held as a summer event for 2015. 'All Events Access Pass' and 'Single Session Movie Pass' Tickets are available now!

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.