Volcan Mountain Foundation

Saturday, October 14: Join wildlife biologist John Lovio for an evening learning about the lives of owls. John will share his knowledge about owls living in Southern California, including their habitat, mating rituals, diet, and more. Afterward we'll go on a night walk to listen to owl calls. 

Date: Saturday, October 14  

Time: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Due to the gated entry for VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, please plan to arrive by 6:15 pm.

November 19, 2023 Wildcrafting: Acorn Holiday Cookies

Join VMF's Education Coordinator, Janice Smith, for a fun workshop making acorn cookies!  Note: Due to its popularity, this workshop is also held on Saturday, November 18.

November 18, 2023 Wildcrafting: Acorn Holiday Cookies

Join VMF's Education Coordinator, Janice Smith, for a fun workshop making acorn cookies!  Note: Due to its popularity, this workshop repeats on Sunday, November 19.

Sunday, December 3: We're very excited to have you join us at a special Rubenson Endowment Artists' Reception featuring the art work inspired by Volcan Mountain and created by 2023 award recipients, Ethan Staats and Sue Britt!

Date: Sunday, December 3

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location: Ilan-Lael Foundation in Julian. Parking and event location directions will be sent after registration.

Price: $45 per person.

Saturday, September 23: Have you ever wondered what your favorite hiking trails and other outdoor spaces look like at night and which secretive nocturnal animals are moving around in those areas? Join Ethan Staats, Marine Biology graduate student at UC San Diego and frequent night-hiker around Southern California, for a 1 1/2-mile, moderate night hike on VMF's Sky Island Trail. Ethan is VMF's 2023 recipient of the Marjorie and Joeseph Rubenson Endowment for art and Science at Volcan Mountain award.

Saturday, September 23  The Volcan Mountain Foundation is partnering with I Love a Clean San Diego to clean up VMF's newly acquired Copper Spur Ranch. The focus will be to remove trash and debris in a forested area near the headwaters of the San Dieguito River. Specifically, volunteers will remove small debris left from the demolition of an old cabin.

The Volcan Mountain Foundation greatly appreciates the time and energy volunteers take to restore the beautiful ecosystems of the Volcan Mountains in Julian, CA.

Saturday, October 28: As offical stewards of Farmer Road (between Volcan and Wynola Roads), the Volcan Mountain Foundation invites to you participate in its Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up Day.  VMF is looking for a few volunteers who aren't afraid to roll-up their sleeves and pick-up trash along this quite and gentle portion of Farmer Road. 

Date:  Saturday, October 28

Time:  9:00 am - 11:00 am

What to Bring and Wear:  Snacks and/or lunch and water. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Saturday, September 16 -  Join botanist and conservationist Larry Hendrickson and VMF's Suzie Meyer for a morning removing non-native bull thistle at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center and mustard along Volcan Road! We will also do some light trail maintenance on VMF's Sky Island Trail.

By removing this invasive plant species, you will have the satisfaction knowing that your are restoring the forest to its healthy natural ecosystem! 

Date:  September, 16

Time:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, July 8 -  Join botanist and conservationist Larry Hendrickson and VMF's Suzie Meyer for a stewardship morning on Volcan Mountain's ridgeline. We'll focus on removing invasive Medusahead grass. Removing this fast-growing species is critical in creating healthy ecosystems and preventing it from spreading.  

This is a great opportunity to also experience an area that is part of the county's Volcan Mountain Preserve but not open to the public. 

Date:  Saturday, July 8

Time:  8:00 am - 11:00 am

Thursday, July 6 -  Join botanist and conservationist Larry Hendrickson and VMF's Suzie Meyer for a morning removing non-native bull thistle at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center! 

By removing this invasive plant species, you will have the satisfaction knowing that your are restoring the forest to its healthy natural ecosystem! 

Date:  Thursday, July 6

Time:  8:00 am - 11:00 am