San Diego County, California
*** This hike series has sold out... We're planning another Trails and Ales in Fall. Keep your eyes on this space, and be prepared to act fast! ***
What are two amazing assets that make San Diego one of the best places to live and visit in the United States? First, our beautiful landscapes -- including beaches, lagoons, grasslands, mountains and… Second, delicious craft beer!
Sunday, February 28th come learn the art of wildcrafting at the Volcan Mountain Foundation's Volcan Mountain Nature Center at the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek in Julian.
Native Red Clay Pottery with Janice Smith and Kathleen Beck is the theme for the February wildcrafting event.
Sunday, January 24th come learn the art of wildcrafting at the Volcan Mountain Foundation’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center at the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek in Julian. January’s wildcrafting event is ‘For The Birds!’ led by VMF’s new Conservation Education Coordinator, Janice-Bina Smith. A familiar face to past wildcrafting event participants, VMF is enthusiastic to now have Janice on staff.
This Saturday, December 12th, at 10:30am, please join the Volcan Mountain Foundation and the Friends of the Julian Library as we welcome Michael Connolly Miskwish to speak on the Astronomy of the Kumeyaay Native Americans.
This Saturday, December 12th, please consider joining one of our partner organizations, the San Diego River Park Foundation, from 10am-2pm for a native tree and shrub planting event in San Diego's Backcountry!
Support vital restoration efforts of the San Diego River Park Foundation in the headwaters of the San Diego River by helping to plant shrubs and trees at Boulder Creek Preserve outside of Descanso, CA.
******This workshop is FULL. Please call the VMF office at (760)765-2300 to be added to the wait list.****
Sunday, December 13th come learn the art of wildcrafting at the Volcan Mountain Foundation's Volcan Mountain Nature Center at the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek in Julian.
The weather in Julian may be extreme at times, but that does not mean it has to be unpredictable.
Please join local meteorologist and Volcan Mountain Foundation board member, Steve Vanderburg as he gives you his perspective on the fascinating weather of Julian as well as the brewing El Nino, climate change, and what all of this means for those of us living on the mountain. The seminar will be held at the Julian Library at 6pm this Tuesday, November 10th.
Sunday, November 8th come learn the art of wildcrafting at the Volcan Mountain Foundation’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center at the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek in Julian.
Over 100 years ago, Halloween was celebrated in the San Pasqual Valley, by the youth of the little town of Bernardo. In keeping with some of these traditions, we are inviting you to join us for a "Spooktacular” at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead! Halloween fun will be shared on Sunday, October 25th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and includes activities for all ages. Pin the wing on the bat, guess the goo, peel and enjoy apples, pumpkin bowling, scavenger hunt, farmhouse tour and take a swing at the pinata at 1pm. Cost is just $3.00 per person.