Volcan Mountain Foundation

The Volcan Mountain Foundation is hosting a very special Volcan Wonder Walk.  Participants will hike to the Clint Powell Memorial Bench at the top of Volcan Mountain with VMF Education Coordinator, and Outdoor Specialist, Kathleen Beck and photographer, John Raifsnider.  The journey will begin at the Hubbell Gateway and include many magical moments of inspiring views and activities within the 1000’ elevation gain. Bring your camera! The $40 cost per person includes a picnic up on the mountain.

Naturalist, wildflower expert, and state parks specialist, Larry Hendrickson, will guide you through the spring wonders of Volcan Mountain with a behind-the-scenes tour and make a wildflower expert out of you.  As part of this outing you will enjoy a catered lunch courtesy of Michael Beck.  Date: Saturday, May 25th, 2013 9am. Cost is $60 per person.

Come out to the backcountry on April 21 from 11am-4pm to celebrate Earth Day by planting lilacs, taking a hike through the grasslands, learning about the California wolf, and enjoying the 1st Annual Santa Ysabel Earth Day with free children's activities, live music, and more! There are a variety of ways to be involved in this year's Earth Day Celebration.

Join County of San Diego Parks and Recreation rangers as they lead a hike through the Santa Ysabel Preserve West.  Inclement weather will cancel the event.  Please call the Ranger's office at 760-765-4098 for more information.

Parking/Staging Area is 1 mile west of Santa Ysabel; across from 29313 Highway 78

Join County of San Diego Parks and Recreation rangers and help rehab the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve trail.  Park along the side of the road at 1209 Farmer Road, and meet at 9:30am at the Hubbell Gateway trailhead up the gravel road.  Inclement weather will cancel the event.

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