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Bird Count - Saturday, November 5 2022

Saturday November 5: Join the Volcan Mountain Foundation for a citizen science bird survey on Volcan Mountain in Julian. This is a great opportunity to hone your bird ID skills with experts, learn about our local mountain bird species, and contribute valuable data to VMF and the Cornell Lab of Orinthology. We'll be focusing our attention on the areas near our Watershed and Sky Island trails as well as VMF's recently acquired pond. There is a combined two miles of walking during this survey. Hiking is easy to moderate. 

Date: Saturday, November 5

Nature Education Series: Our Changing Avifauna of Southern California - Effects of Fire and Climate Change Saturday, October 22, 2022

October 22: Join biologist and research scientist Dr. Lori Hargrove for a presentation on how wildfires and climate change have effected bird distribution and populations in Southern California. Using the Grinnell Resurvey, Lori will provide an overview and specific examples of the shifting patterns birds have adapted to survive. After the presentation we'll go on a bird walk at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center. 

Clean Up Day - Saturday, September 17, 2022

Saturday, September 17: 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 large and small trash items in a forested area near the headwaters of the San Dieguito River. Larger trash includes tires and metal fences.

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

Nature Education Series: Bats Saturday, August 13, 2022

August 13: Join bat biologist Don Endicott as he discusses the lives of bats. Guest presenter Don Endicott will teach you about the life cycle, habitats, and unique features of bats as well as the methods he uses to conduct his research.  After the presentation we'll go on a short walk to view bats during sunset. 

Don Endicott is also a volunteer naturalist for the San Diego Natural History Museum, California State Parks, Mission Trails Regional Park, Cabrillo National Monument, Project Wildlife, and other local and regional organizations.

VMF's Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up Day Sunday, May 1 2022

Join Executive Director Eric Jones for VMF's Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up Day on Farmer Road. VMF is looking for a few volunteers who aren't afraid to roll-up their sleeves and pick-up trash along the road. 

Date:  Sunday, May 1

Time:  9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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

Meeting Location: Gather at the Farmer Road parking area at County of San Diego’s Santa Ysabel East Preserve.  

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Guided Wildflower Tour and Luncheon on Volcan - Saturday, May 7, 2022

Treat yourself to a native plant and wildflower walk with naturalists Larry Hendrickson and Sally Snipes. You'll explore the spring bloom at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center.

Our day will begin with a gentle .5-mile walk along VMF's Watershed Trail where we will learn about riparian plants. Then we'll drive to VMF's Sky Island Trailhead where we will stroll through a field in search of wildflowers.

Afterward, we will enjoy an al fresco lunch courtesy of Carol Pike

Date: Saturday, May 7

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