Volcan Mountain Foundation

Join County of San Diego Parks and Recreation rangers and help rehab the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve trail.  Inclement weather will cancel the event.  Please call the Ranger's office at 760-765-4098 for more information.

Volunteer to help County of San Diego Parks and Recreation rangers rehab the trail at the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve and join in the official opening of Volcan Summit Trail.  Inclement weather will cancel the event.  Please call the Ranger's office at 760-765-4098 for more information.

March 23-24: Daffodil Show – Julian Town Hall 2129 Main Street – Bring all daffodils for display & judging Friday March 22, noon to 4 p.m. names and questions about daffodils answered by National Daffodil Society experts.

Although not native to Volcan Mountain, the annual Julian Daffodil Show, started 9 years ago, by VMF supporter and docent, Sally Snipes, unofficially marks the kick-off of spring and the flower season for the Julian backcountry and Volcan Mountain.  Come support Sally's passion and celebrate spring!

Extended until March 31st.  The San Diego History Center portion of the recent collaborative Charles Reiffel exhibition is still going on until Sunday, March 31st.

This free nature program is designed for children 6-12 of age. Spend time with San Dieguito River Park Interpretive Ranger for several hands on activities to better understand and appreciate the local environment. Parents are welcome to attend.  For more information contact Leana Bulay at Leana@sdrp.org or 858-674-2275x14

Coast to Crest Challenge Series presented by friends and partners of the Volcan Mountain Foundation at the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy--a fun way to challenge your physical strength and endurance while exercising in open space with fellow enthusiasts. This new series will consist of both hikes and bike rides. The Challenge Series is led by David O’Connor, San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy Conservation Manager.  

Sunday, March 17th, join the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation department to help maintain the trails on the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve.  For more information please call the Ranger's office at 760-765-4098.  Inclement weather will cancel the event.

Do you love nature and meeting people?  Do you want to share your interests, and help others discover backcountry treasures like Volcan Mountain?  The Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF) is looking for volunteer ambassadors interested in helping out in a variety of ways while having fun—public outreach, volunteering at events, outdoor education with VMF’s student programs, and much more!

All are invited and encouraged to join and support Volcan Mountain Foundation supporters artist, Coko Brown, and her husband, Tim Taschler, on Sunday, February 24th from 6-9pm, at the opening artists' reception for En Plein-Air, a Charles Reiffel Tribute 2013, presented by the San Diego Museum of Art Artist's Guild.