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Volunteers Needed: Bull Thistle Removal - Saturday, June 21, 2025
Wildcrafting: Spa Day - Sunday, May 25, 2025
Wildcrafting: Spa Day - Saturday, May 24, 2025
Nature Education Series: The Sex Lives of Plants
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, December 15, 2024
Creek to Bay Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 26, 2025
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, April 20, 2025
Wildcrafting: Forest Feast - Sunday, March 23, 2025
Wildcrafting: Forest Feast - Saturday, March 22, 2025
Volunteer Day: Pile Burn - Monday, March 3, 2025
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, February 23, 2025
Wildcrafting: Conifer Tea and Forest Scone Party, Sunday, February 2, 2025
Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Monday, December 16, 2024
Bird Count - Sunday, November 10, 2024
Wildcrafting: Acorn Holiday Cookies, Saturday, November 23, 2024
Rubenson Artists' Reception - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, October 13, 2024
Clean Up Day - Saturday, September 21, 2024
VMF's Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up - Saturday, November 9, 2024
Volunteers Needed: Bull Thistle Removal - Saturday, September 14, 2024
Wildcrafting: Elderberry Turnovers - Saturday, September 21, 2024
Wildcrafting: Elderberry Turnovers - Sunday, September 22, 2024
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, August 25, 2024
Nature Education Series: Bats Saturday, September 7, 2024
Wildcrafting: Botanical Wall Hanging - Sunday, July 28, 2024
Volunteer Stewardship Day: Bull Thistle Removal - Saturday, June 8, 2024
First Aid Class - Friday, April 26
Bird Count - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Women's Club - Wildcrafting: Spa Day - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
2024 Sustaining Friends Spring Exploration of PKWS on Saturday, May 4
Wildcrafting: Wild and Natural Spa Day - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Wildcrafting: Wild and Natural Spa Day - Saturday, May 25, 2024
Road Clean-Up and Wildlife Sanctuary Tour - Sunday, May 5, 2024
Nature Education Series: Geology, Saturday, May 18, 2024
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, June 9, 2024
Creek to Bay Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 20, 2024
Happening Now - VMF On-Line Auction
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, April 21, 2024
Wildcrafting: Southwest Forest Feast - Saturday, March 23, 2024
Wildcrafting: Acorn Holiday Cookies, Sunday, November 24, 2024
Annual Dinner Dance - Saturday, April 6, 2024
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, February 25, 2024
Wildcrafting: Winter Conifer Tea Party - Sunday, January 28, 2024
Volunteer Day: Pile Burn - Frtiday, December 29, 2023
Volunteer Day: Pile Burn - Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Monday, December 18, 2023
Bird Count - Sunday, November 12, 2023
Volunteer Orientation for Outdoor Education - Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Nature Education Series: Owls, Saturday, October 14, 2023
Wildcrafting: Acorn Holiday Cookies, Sunday, November 19, 2023
Wildcrafting: Acorn Holiday Cookies, Saturday, November 18, 2023
Rubenson Artists' Reception - Sunday, December 3, 2023
2023 Sustaining Friends Fall Visioning Day - Sunday, October 29
Nature Education Series: Night Hike and Photography, Saturday, 23, 2023
Volunteer Clean-Up Day - Saturday, September 23, 2023
VMF's Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up - Saturday, October 28, 2023
Volunteer Stewardship Day: Bull Thistle Removal - Saturday, September 16, 2023
Volunteer Stewardship Day: Medusahead Grass Removal, Saturday, July 8, 2023
Volunteer Stewardship Day: Bull Thistle Removal - Thursday, July 6, 2023
Nature Education Series: Biofluorescence Life on Volcan Mountain, Saturday, August 12, 2023
Bird Count - Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Guided Wildflower Tour and Luncheon on Volcan - Sunday, May 21, 2023
Volunteer Stewardship Day: Invasive Plant Removal - Sunday, April 30, 2023
2023 Sustaining Friends Spring Exploration on Saturday, May 27
Volunteer Stewardship Day: Tree Planting - Saturday, May 13 2023
Volunteer Stewardship Day: Cedar Loop Sunday, June 4, 2023
Reservations for 2023 Rubenson Dinner
Reservations for 2023 Noche En Barcelona at Sacred Mountain
Reservations for 2023 Join Us For Tea
Reservations for 2023 Burgers and Beer at Camp Stevens
Earth Day Clean Up Day - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Nature Education Series: Weather and Climate Change, Saturday, May 20, 2023
2023 Silent Auction
Julian Young Birders Club
Volunteer Stewardship Day: Pile Burn - Wednesday, January 29, 2023
Nature Education Series: Mushrooms, Sunday, April 2, 2023
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, December 17, 2023
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, October 22, 2023
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, September 3, 2023
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, June 25, 2023
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, April 23, 2023
Volcan Mountain Symposium Reservation Form
Wildcrafting: Wild Elderberry Syrup and Blackberry Pie - Sunday, September 24 2023
Wildcrafting: Wild Elderberry Syrup and Blackberry Pie - Saturday, September 23 2023
Wildcrafting: Summer Wreath and Herbal Salve - Sunday, July 23, 2023
Wildcrafting: Wild and Natural Spa Day - Sunday, May 28, 2023
Wildcrafting: Wild and Natural Spa Day - Saturday, May 27, 2023
Wildcrafting: Spring Forest Feast - Sunday, March 19, 2023
Wildcrafting: Spring Forest Feast Sunday, April 30 2023
Volunteer Stewardship Day: Pile Burn - Wednesday, January 11, 2023
March 25, 2023 Annual Dinner Dance
Wildcrafting: Winter Conifer Tea Party - Sunday, January 22, 2023
Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Monday, December 19, 2022
Cancelled: Nature Education Series: Coyotes - Saturday, December 3, 2022
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, February 26, 2023
Wildcrafting: Acorns - Saturday, November 19, 2022
Rubenson Artists' Reception - Sunday, December 4, 2022
2022 Sustaining Friends Fall Exploration on Saturday, November 12
Diane Coombs Trail Dedication Celebration - Saturday, October 29, 2022
Auction Donor Appreciation Day - Tuesday, November 1 2022
VMF's Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up - Saturday, November 12 2022
Bird Count - Saturday, November 5 2022
Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) - Sunday, October 23, 2022
Nature Education Series: Our Changing Avifauna of Southern California - Effects of Fire and Climate Change Saturday, October 22, 2022
Clean Up Day - Saturday, September 17, 2022
Wildcrafting: Manzanita Crackers and Herb Cheese - Saturday, September 24, 2022
Nature Education Series: Bats Saturday, August 13, 2022
Wildcrafting: Local Red Clay Pottery - Sunday, July 24, 2022
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, May 21 2022
2022 Sustaining Friends Spring Exploration on Sunday, June 5
VMF's Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up Day Sunday, May 1 2022
Guided Wildflower Tour and Luncheon on Volcan - Saturday, May 7, 2022
Bird Count - Thursday, April 21 2022
VMF's Adopt-A-Road Clean-Up Day Saturday, April 23 2022
Nature Education Series: World of Plants, Saturday, April 30, 2022
Wildcrafting: Wild and Natural Spa Day - Sunday, May 29, 2022
Wildcrafting: Wild and Natural Spa Day - Saturday, May 28, 2022
Santa Ysabel East SY Loop Trail Walk on Sunday, April 17, 2022
Volcan Mountain Summit Walk on Sunday, May 22, 2022
Santa Ysabel West Upper Creek Trail Walk on Saturday, July 16, 2022
Santa Ysabel East Kanaka Flat Loop Walk on Saturday, June 11, 2022
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, April 2 2022
2022 Silent Auction
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, March 27 2022
Volunteer Stewardship Day - Sunday, February 27, 2022
Nature Education Series: Mushrooms, Sunday, March 13, 2022
2022 Volunteer Stewardship - Registration
Nature Education Series: Raptors, Saturday, February 19, 2022
Wildcrafting: Wild Edible Forest Feast Sunday, April 3, 2022
Wildcrafting: Wild Edible Forest Feast Saturday, April 2, 2022
2022 Volcan Mountain Foundation Dinner Dance Reservation Form
Wildcrafting: Winter Conifer Soap, Sunday, January 23, 2022
Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Monday, December 20, 2021
Santa Ysabel West Upper Creek Trail Walk on Saturday, March 12, 2022
Volcan Mountain Summit Walk on Saturday, January 15, 2022
Santa Ysabel East Hike All the Way Across Walk on Saturday, February 19, 2022
Santa Ysabel East SY Loop Trail Walk on Sunday, December 19, 2021
Bird Count - Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Volunteer Orientation for Outdoor Education - Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Nature Education Series: Geology - Sunday, October 31, 2021
Wildcrafting: Acorn Holiday Cookies, Saturday, November 20, 2021
2021 Sustaining Friends Fall Event at Camp Stevens
High Tech High Teachers Day - Saturday, September 18
Volunteer Stewardship Day - Saturday, July 31
Volunteer Stewardship Day - Thursday, July 1
Santa Ysabel West Upper Creek Trail Walk on Sunday, November 14, 2021
Volcan Mountain Summit Walk on Saturday, October 16, 2021
Santa Ysabel East Kanaka Flat Loop Hike on Saturday, September 18, 2021
Hike to the Source of the San Dieguito River on Sunday, August 22, 2021
Bird Survey on Volcan Mountain, Thursday, June 17, 2021
Bird Survey - Thursday, June 17 Registration Form
Volunteer Stewardship Day Sunday, July 11 2021
Sunday, July 11 2021 Volunteer Registration Form
FF: Mediterranean Dinner
Reservations for 2021 Mediterranean Dinner at Straube Residence
FF: Beer and Cheese Tasting
FF: Authentic Argentine Feast
FF: Little Women Supper
FF: Luxury Burgers and Craft Beer
Reservations for 2021 Wine and Beer Elevated Small Plate Dinner at O'Brien's Pub
Reservations for 2021 Beer and Cheese Pairing at Nickel Beer Company
Reservations for 2021 Authentic Argentine Feast at Bakd Apple Ranch
Reservations for 2021 Little Women Supper at Bergstrom Residence
Reservations for 2021 Burgers and Beer at Camp Stevens
Mushroom Foray - Sunday, April 18 Registration Form
Mushroom Foray - Sunday, April 18, 2021
Clone of VMF 2021 Auction Visit Reservation Form
6/12/21 Spring VMF Hike Registration Form
5/15/21 Spring VMF Hike Registration Form
4/17/21 Spring VMF Hike Registration Form
3/20/21 Spring VMF Hike Registration Form
Christmas Bird Count Monday, December 21, 2020 Registration Form
Christmas Bird Count on Volcan Mountain, Monday, December 21, 2020
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, June 27, 2020
VMF 2021 Auction Visit Reservation Form
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, May 30, 2020
Saturday, May 30, 2020 Volunteer Registration Form
Postponed: Nature Education Series: Mushrooms
Postponement of 29th Annual Dinner Dance & Auction
Nature Education Series: Mushrooms - Sunday, March 22 Registration Form
Saturday, March 14, 2020 Volunteer Registration Form
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, March 14, 2020
POSTPONED: Women in the Wild Hiking Workshop -- Volcan Mountain
03-21-2020 Women in the Wild Volcan Mountain Hike Registration Form
Mushroom Foray - Saturday, February 15 Registration Form
Mushroom Foray - Saturday, February 15, 2020
Nature Education Series: Weather - Sunday, February 23 Registration Form
Nature Education Series: Weather - Sunday, February 23, 2020
Cancelled: Make Your Own Hiking Stick - Saturday, May 30, 2020
Cancelled: Santa Ysabel Preserve Full-Length Hike on Saturday, May 23, 2020
Cancelled: Volcan Mountain Wildflower Hike, Saturday, May 16, 2020
Cancelled: Im-Press-Sive Plants of Santa Ysabel Nature Center, Saturday, May 9, 2020
Cancelled: Wildflower Hike at the Santa Ysabel Nature Center, Saturday, May 2, 2020
Arts and Crafts at the Santa Ysabel Nature Center - Sunday, March 29, 2020
Hawk Talk at the New Santa Ysabel Nature Center on Sunday, March 29, 2020
Rain or Shine: Hike to Volcan Summit - Saturday, February 22 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2020 Volcan Mountain Foundation Dinner Dance Reservation Form
11/22/20 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
9-27-2020 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
7-26-2020 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
5-24-20 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Cancelled: Wildcrafting: Natural Spa Day - Sunday, May 24, 2020
3-29-20 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Cancelled - Wildcrafting: Forest Feast - Sunday, March 29, 2020
2/9/20 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Valentine's on Volcan Mountain: Hike, Wine and a Picnic -- MUST Pre-Register; Saturday, February 8, 2020
Waiting List for Mushroom Foray - Saturday, January 11, 2020
Volcan Mountain New Year's Day Hike, Wednesday, January 1
Mushroom Foray - Saturday, January 11 Registration Form
Waiting List Added for Mushroom Foray on Volcan Mountain, Saturday, January 11, 2020
Wait List for 1/26/20 Wildcrafting Event
Christmas Bird Count on Volcan Mountain, Monday, December 16, 2019
Christmas Bird Count, Monday, December 16, 2019 Registration Form
Watershed Cleanup in Julian: Litter Cleanup on Saturday, December 14, 2019
Grand Opening: Santa Ysabel Nature Center on Saturday, December 14, 2019
Flora & Fauna of Volcan Mountain -- Presentation at Alpine Library
1/26/20 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Wait List Now Open For Wildcrafting: Wild Winter Conifer Tea Party, Sunday, January 26, 2020
2019 Sustaining Friends Fall Visioning Day Event Registration Form
Bird Survey on Volcan Mountain, Thursday, October 24, 2019
Bird Survey - Thursday, October 24 Registration Form
Beer & Bites - Microplastics Presentation: From Headwaters to the Sea on Sunday, October 27, 2019
Saturday, October 19 Volunteer Registration Form
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, October 19, 2019
Blackberry Picking Part 2: Saturday, August 24, 2019 - Santa Ysabel East Preserve
Volcan Mountain Summit Hike on Boxing Day, Thursday, December 26, 2019
Shooting Stars and Hot Cocoa at Santa Ysabel West Preserve, Friday, December 13, 2019
Fall Colors Hike in Santa Ysabel Preserve East to Kanaka Flat, Saturday, October 19, 2019
Full Moon Hike on Volcan Mountain, Saturday, October 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Im-Press-Sive Plants of Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday,September 22, 2019
Volunteer Orientation Registration - Saturday, September 21, 2019
Volunteer Orientation - Saturday, September 21, 2019
Family Discovery Day: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Blackberry Picking Part 3: Saturday, September 21, 2019 - Santa Ysabel East Preserve
Nature Education Series: It's All About Bugs - Saturday, September 7, 2019
Nature Education Series: It's All About Bugs - Saturday, September 7, 2019
We'll See You Again In 2021 - on Saturday, August 7. Be Sure To Save The Date!
EXCLUSIVE! 2019 Sustaining Friends Summer Mingle on Sunday, July 28th
2019 Sustaining Friends Summer Mingle Registration
Awaken Your Senses: A One-Day Wellness Retreat at Sacred Mountain Julian, August 10th or 11th, 2019
Artists' Reception and Performance for VMF's 2019 Rubenson Endowment Award Recipients
8/24/19 Rubenson Endowment Artists' Reception Reservation Form
Moroccan Fab Feast VMF Benefit Dinner at Sacred Mountain Julian on Sunday, August 18th
Blackberry Picking Part 1: Saturday, August 17, 2019 - Santa Ysabel East Preserve
4th of July Star Party From Volcan Summit Thursday, July 4, 2019
Volunteer: Trail Maintenance Day - Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday, June 22, 2019
Santa Ysabel Preserve Full-Length Hike on Saturday, June 8th at 9am
Reservations for 2019 Moroccan Fab Feast at Sacred Mountain Julian
Nature Touch Table at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, August 11, 2019
Nature Touch Table at Santa Ysabel Preserve West Sunday, July 14, 2019
Nature Touch Table at the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve - Sunday, June 16th-Father's Day!
11/17/19 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Wildcrafting: Oak Acorn Holiday Cookies, Sunday, November 17, 2019
9-22-2019 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Wildcrafting: Manzanita Crackers and Herbal Cheese - Sunday, September 22, 2019
7-28-2019 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Wildcrafting: Pottery with Native Red Clay - Sunday, July 28, 2019
Volcan Mountain Sunrise Hike - Sunday, June 2nd, 2019
RESCHEDULED: 2019 Sustaining Friends Spring Exploration, Sunday, June 30th
RESCHEDULED: 2019 Sustaining Friends Spring Exploration; Now on Sunday, June 30th
French Blue Cheese Cheesemaking Class, Sunday, July 21, 2019
Cheesemaking Class Registration
Nature Education Series: Geology - Saturday, June 1st, 2019
Nature Education Series: Geology - Saturday, June 1, 2019
Bird Survey Thursday, June 6, 2019 Registration Form
Bird Survey on Volcan Mountain, Thursday, June 6, 2019
Thursday May 9, 2019 Volunteer Registration Form
Volunteer To Collect Water Samples - Thursday May 9, 2019
Family Discovery Day: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Nature Education Series: Animal Track and Sign - Sunday May 5, 2019
Nature Education Series: Animal Track and Sign - Sunday, May 5, 2019
Watershed Explorers Exploration at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center on Saturday, April 27th, 2019
Watershed Cleanup in Julian: Litter Cleanup and Pizza Party on Saturday, April 13th, 2019
Peter Bergstrom's Celebration of Life-MUST Register on Camp Stevens website
Nature Education Series: The World of Plants - Sunday, April 14, 2019
Nature Education Series: The World of Plants - Sunday April 14, 2019
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, March 30, 2019
Saturday, March 2019 Volunteer Registration Form
Santa Ysabel Preserve Hike: From East to West, Saturday, May 25, 2019
Volcan Mountain Summit Hike, Saturday, May 4, 2019, 8:00 am - Noon
Furry Friends Hike at Santa Ysabel East, Saturday, April 27, 2019
Wildflower Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday, April 20, 2019
Hike Santa Ysabel West Hike, Saturday, April 6, 2019
Rain or Shine: Hike to Volcan Summit - Saturday, February 23rd from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2019 Dinner Dance and Auction, Sunday, March 17th, 4:30 pm -9:30 pm
Valentine's Weekend Hike on Volcan Mountain with Wine and a Picnic--Must Pre-Register; Saturday, February 9th 2019
Artist, Robert Treat--Exhibition Opens With Reception at Santa Ysabel Gallery on Saturday, October 27th 4pm-7pm
Animal Tracking, Saturday, October 27, 2018
VMF Artists Reception - Sunday, December 2, 2018
12/2/2018 Artists' Reception Reservation Form
Julian Natural Wonderfest, Saturday, August 3, 2019
10/7/18 Sustaining Friends Fall Visioning Day Event Registration Form
Animal Tracking, Saturday, November 10, 2018
Animal Tracking, Saturday, October 27, 2018
#OptOutside Volcan Mountain Hike, Friday, November 29, 2019
Furry Friends Hike at Santa Ysabel East, Saturday, October 27, 2018
Shooting Stars and Hot Cocoa at Santa Ysabel West Preserve, Thursday, December 13, 2018
200th Anniversary Hike and Harvest Celebration - Saturday, October 20, 2018
Banner Toll Road Hike with the Canyoneers Sunday, April 14th, 2018
Volcan Mountain Summit Hike with the Canyoneers Sunday, May 5th, 2018
Hike Santa Ysabel Preserve East with the Canyoneers Sunday, September 16, 2018
VMF 30th Anniversary Music Celebration on Saturday, October 13, 2018
Family-Friendly Walk at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday, August 11th, 9:30am
POSTPONED: Orchard Hill Fab Feast Dinner, Sunday, August 26th, 2018
Orchard Hill Fab Feast Registration Form
Harvest Moon Fab Feast Dinner at the Farm, Monday, September 24th, 2018
Harvest Moon Fab Feast at the Farm Registration Form
Saturday, September 22, 2018 Volunteer Registration Form
Volunteer Stewardship Day Saturday, September 22, 2018
Saturday, July 28, 2018 Volunteer Registration Form
Cancelled: Volunteer Day Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Nature Touch Table at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, July 15, 2018
Wild Blackberry Picking Hike: Saturday, August 25, 2018 - Santa Ysabel East
Furry Friends Hike at Santa Ysabel East, Saturday, July 14, 2018
Sunset Hike and Star Party at the Volcan Summit - Saturday, August 18, 2018
Meteor Shower Party at Santa Ysabel Preserve West, Sunday, August 12, 2018
Nature Touch Table at Santa Ysabel Preserve West Sunday, June 17th--Father's Day!
Sunrise Hike--West Vista Loop of Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday, June 23rd, 2018 at 6am
Family Hike and Dark Sky Star Party at Santa Ysabel Preserve West, Saturday, June 16th, 2018
Julian Natural Wonderfest, Saturday, August 11, 2018
EXCLUSIVE! 2018 Sustaining Friends Summer Mingle on Sunday, July 8th
2018 Sustaining Friends Summer Mingle on Sunday, July 8th
Volcan Mountain Summit Hike for San Diego River Days, Saturday, May19th, 2018, 9am-Noon
2018 Beer Release Party & Optional Pre-Hike for New VMF-Nickel Beer Brew
2018 VMF -- Nickel Beer Company VIP Release Party Registration Form
2018 Brew Day Benefit for VMF at Nickel Beer Company with Brewmaster Tom Nickel on Saturday, June 2nd
Fireworks Viewing From Volcan Summit Wednesday, July 4th from 6pm to 10pm
Wildcrafting Event Registration Form Sunday, May 26, 2019
Wildcrafting: Lip Balm and Wild Herbal Salve - Sunday, May 26th, 2019
Wildcrafting Event Registration Form Sunday, March 24, 2019
Wildcrafting: Forest Feast - Sunday, March 24th, 2019
Wildcrafting: Willow Dreamcatchers, Sunday, January 27, 2019
1-27-2019 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Wildcrafting: Oak Acorn Holiday Cookies, Sunday, November 18, 2018
9-23-18 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Wildcrafting: Rose Hip Syrup and Deep-Dish Wild Berry Pie Sunday, September 23, 2018
7-22-18 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Wildcrafting: Summer White Sage Wreaths Sunday, July 22nd, 2018
2018 Sustaining Friends Spring Exploration, Sunday, May 20th
2018 Sustaining Friends Spring Exploration on Sunday, May 20th
Wildcrafting Event Registration Form Sunday, May 27, 2018
Wildcrafting: Natural Spa Day - Sunday, May 27th, 2018
Earth Day Weekend--Operation Backcountry Clean-Up; Sunday, April 22, 2018
Nature Touch Table at Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve West Sunday, April 22, 2018
Nature Touch Table at Santa Ysabel Preserve West Sunday, April 1, 2018
Nature Touch Table at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, May 27, 2018
Falcons and Hawks! Falconry at Santa Ysabel West, Sunday, April 8, 2018
Falcons and Hawks! Falconry at Santa Ysabel West, Sunday, March 4, 2018
Hike the Coast to Crest Trail to Volcan Mountain, Saturday, March 10, 2018
Hike Santa Ysabel West Back Trails, Saturday, March 3, 2018
Wildflower Hike Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday, May 26, 2018
Wildflower Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, May 13, 2018
Wildflower Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, April 29, 2018
Citizen Science Bird Survey on Volcan Mountain, Thursday, April 26, 2018
Volunteer Day Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Mother's Day Weekend Hike to Volcan Mountain Summit, Saturday, May 12th, 2018
Art Show - La Jolla March 3rd - 11th
Starry, Starry Night Presented by Julian Dark Sky Network, Saturday, February 10th
Give Voice to Volcan Mountain -- Share YOUR Volcan Mountain Story!
Surfboard Mosaic Workshop - February 16th, 17th, and 24th 2018
Furry Friends Hike at Santa Ysabel East, Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at 9:00 am
Rain or Shine: Foul Weather Hike to Volcan Summit - Saturday, February 24th from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Kanaka Flats Sunset and Full Moon Hike--Santa Ysabel Preserve East on Saturday, April 28th from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Wildcrafting Event Registration Form Sunday, March 25, 2018
Wildcrafting: Forest Feast - Sunday, March 25th, 2018
Valentine's Weekend Hike on Volcan Mountain with Wine and a Picnic--Must Pre-Register; Saturday, February 10th 2018
Citizen Science Bird Survey on Volcan Mountain, Thursday, February 1, 2018
Bird Survey Thursday, April 26, 2018 Registration Form
2018 Dinner Dance and Auction, Sunday, April 8th, 4:30 pm -10:30 pm
Volcan Mountain New Year's Day Hike, Monday, January 1st, 10am-1:30pm
Saturday, March 31, 2018 Volunteer Registration Form
Volunteer Day Sunday, December 3, 2017 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Citizen Science Bird Survey on Volcan Mountain, Thursday, November 30, 2017 8:15 am
Autumn Hike in Santa Ysabel Preserve East to Kanaka Flat, Sunday, December 17, 2017 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Almost Super Full Moon Night/Sunset Hike on Volcan Mountain, Saturday, December 2, 2017 3:00 pm
Falcons & Hawks! The Art of Falconry at Santa Ysabel West, Saturday, December 3, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shooting Stars and Hot Cocoa at Santa Ysabel West Preserve, Wednesday, December 13th at 7:00 pm
Green Friday Hike Around West Vista Loop of Santa Ysabel East Preserve, Friday, November 24th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Family Hiking Intro: An Introduction to Hiking With Kids at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 10:00 am
Santa Ysabel East Back Trails Hike, Saturday, November 18th, 2017, 8am-1pm
1-21-2018 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Nature Touch Table at Santa Ysabel Preserve West November 19th, 2017, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Acorns! Plant and Grow an Oak Tree! Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, November 26th, 2017 9:00 am - 11:00 am
VMF Artists' Reception--Saturday, December 2nd, 3pm-5pm
Hike Volcan Mountain, Saturday, October 28th, 9:00 am
Acorns! How to Plant and Grow an Oak Tree at Santa Ysabel East, Sunday, October 22, 2017
Fall Hike to Kanaka Flat at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, November 5th
Falcons & Hawks! The Art of Falconry at SY West Saturday, October 21st
Sustaining Friends Fall Visioning Day
Santa Ysabel West Preserve-Lower Creek Trail Hike with Canyoneers, Saturday, October 14th, 2017 at 9am
Volcan Fall Color and Close Area Hike, Saturday, October 14th, 8am-11:30am
Citizen Science Bird Survey on Volcan Mountain, Thursday, October 19, 2017
10/15/17 Sustaining Friends Fall Visioning Day Event Registration Form
11/19/17 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Wildcrafting: Willow Dreamcatchers, Sunday, January 21, 2018
Wildcrafting: Oak Acorn Holiday Cookies, Sunday, November 19, 2017
Autumn Hike in SY Preserve East to Kanaka Flat, Sunday, September 24th, 2017, 9am-12:30pm
Citizen Science Bird Survey at Volcan Mountain, Thursday, September 21st, 2017
Nature Touch Table At Santa Ysabel Preserve East-Farmer Road, September 3rd, 9am-Noon
WHOOO…Will Join Us for an Exclusive Supporter of Volcan Mountain Appreciation Reception?
9/23/17 VMF Supporter of Volcan Mountain Appreciation Reception Registration Form
Wildcrafting: Manzanita Berry Cookies and Other “Berry Good Things”, Sunday, September 24th, 2017
9/24/17 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Sunset Hike & Star Party at the Volcan Summit--Saturday, September 23rd at 5pm
Volunteer in the Battle Against Invasive Plants--Saturday, September 30th, 2017
9/30/17 Volunteer Work Party Registration Form
Please See September 30th Volunteer Opportunity; Sept 2nd Volunteer Day Cancelled Due to Heat Advisory
9/2/17 Volunteer Work Party Registration Form
EXCLUSIVE! 2017 Sustaining Friends Summer Mingle on Sunday, August 13th
Wild Blackberry Picking Hike #2-Saturday, August 19th at 8am--Santa Ysabel East
Please Volunteer in the Battle Against Invasive Plants, Saturday, August 5th, 2017
8/5/17 Volunteer Work Party Registration Form
2017 Sustaining Friends Summer Mingle on Sunday, August 13th
Family Hiking Intro: An Introduction to Hiking With Kids at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday, July 22nd at 4pm
Volcan Mountain-Coast to Crest Challenge-Kick Off, Saturday, July 8th at 9am
Expressive Art-Inspired by Nature Workshop at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, Saturday, July 8th, 2017
7/8/17 Inspired By Nature-Expressive Art Event Registration Form
Nature Touch Table At Volcan Mountain Preserve Trail, Sunday, July 30th
Nature Touch Table At Santa Ysabel Preserve West August 13th
Family Hiking Intro: An Introduction to Hiking With Kids at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday, August 26th at 4pm
Wild Blackberry Picking Hike-Saturday, August 12th at 8am--Santa Ysabel East
Fireworks From Volcan Summit Tuesday, July 4th from 6pm to 10:30pm
Kanaka Flats Sunset & Full Moon Hike--Santa Ysabel Preserve East on Saturday, August 5th at 6:15pm-9:00pm
Please Volunteer in the Battle Against Invasive Plants--This Saturday, June 10th, 2017
Getting Outdoors: An Introduction to Family Hiking at Santa Ysabel Preserve East at 4pm
Off the Beaten Path-Fairy Forest Hike with Ranger Doug, Saturday, July 8th, 2017
Hidden Trails of the West Preserve, Saturday, June 10th, 8am-10:30am
Father's Day-Nature Touch Table at Santa Ysabel Preserve West, Sunday, June 18th
The Art Of Falconry at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, July 23rd at 4pm
Falconry Demonstration at Santa Ysabel Preserve East August 20th at 4pm
The Art Of Falconry at Santa Ysabel Preserve East June 18th, at 9am
The Art Of Falconry at Santa Ysabel Preserve West June 3rd at 9am
Wildcrafting: Summer White Sage Wreaths & Smudge Sticks, Sunday, July 23rd, 2017
7/23/17 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
June Julian Chamber Mixer at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, Thursday, June 1st, 2017
Volcan Summit Wildflower Hike, Sunday, May 28th, 2017, 9am-1pm
Santa Ysabel West Back Trails Hike, Saturday, May 27th, 2017, 9am-1pm
2017 Sustaining Friends Spring Exploration, Sunday, May 21st
Twilight Dinner on the Sunset Plateau at Sacred Mountain Ranch, Saturday, August 19th, 2017
8/19/17 Sunset Plateau Dinner Reservations
Turkish Cooking Class, Sunday, June 4th, 2017
6/5/17 Turkish Cooking Class Registration
Cheddar & Hard Cheesemaking Class, Sunday, May 28th, 2017
Cheddar & Hard Cheesemaking Class Registration
Volcan Mountain Summit Hike for San Diego River Days, Saturday, May 20th, 2017, 9am-Noon
Santa Ysabel East Back Trails Hike, Saturday, May 13th, 2017, 9am-1pm
Exclusive Supporters of Volcan Mountain Hiking Event, Saturday, May 13th
Santa Ysabel East Mother's Day Wildflower Hike, Sunday, May 14th, 2017, 9am-12:30pm
Volcan Summit Wildflower Hike, Sunday, April 30th, 2017, 9am-1pm
Native Plant Sale & Wildflower Show on Saturday, May 13th from 10am-4pm
Exclusive Supporters of Volcan Mountain Hiking Event, Saturday, May 13th
2017 Sustaining Friends Spring Exploration on Sunday, May 21st
Citizen Science Botanical Survey at Volcan Mountain, Saturday, April 29th, 2017
Santa Ysabel East Earth Day Back Trails Hike, Saturday, April 22nd, 2017
Citizen Science Bird Survey at Volcan Mountain, Thursday, April 20th, 2017
Wildcrafting: Herbal Salves, Sunday, April 23rd, 2017
4/23/17 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Auction Bidding: Haviland China Service for Eight
Live Auction: Rancho la Puerta Getaway
Auction Bidding: Miracle Springs Resort & Spa Getaway
Auction Bidding: Santa Fe, New Mexico Vacation Getaway
Auction Bidding: "Casitas Las Brisas" Nosara, Costa Rica Apartment
Auction Bidding: Lake Cuyamaca Fisherman's Condo Getaway
Auction Bidding: La Casa del Zorro Resort and Spa
Auction Bidding: Stoneapple Farm Writers' Cottage
Discover the Fungus Among-us Around Volcan Mountain, Wednesday, March 15th, 4:30pm, Julian Library
Wildcrafting: Spring Greens Forest Feast; Sunday, March 5th, 2017
3/5/17 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Santa Ysabel No Moon Family Hike and Star Party
Back Country Autumn Hike
A Conversation with Artist Cynthia Fletcher, Saturday, December 3rd
Will You Go Out With Us On a Black Friday Hike in the Santa Ysabel Preserve? Friday, November 25th 9am
Register to let us know that you plan to #OptOutside with VMF on Black Friday, November 25th, 2016
Canyoneers Hike
VMF Artist's Reception & Wine Pairing Dinner at Jeremy's On The Hill; Friday, December 2nd
The Diversity of Wildlife on Volcan Mountain Saturday, November 12th
Wildcrafting: Fall Gourds; Sunday, November 27th
12/2/2016 Wine Pairing Dinner Reservation Form
Hike All The Way Across The Santa Ysabel Preserve
Family Nature Touch Table at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, November 6th, 8:30-11:30am
Learning About Mountain Lions-County Parks Presentation & Hike, Sunday, October 16, 2016
Morning Bird Walk & Talk at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, October 30, 2016
Santa Ysabel East Back Country Autumn Hike, Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at 9am
Volcan Mountain New Moon Hike & Star Party at the Summit, Saturday, October 1st at 5pm
Preview the 2017 Dinner Dance Auction
2016 Fall Visioning Day, Sunday, October 16th, 9:30am-1pm
Dark Skies Forum at Julian Library, Saturday, September 24th at 1pm
Back Trails Hike in Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday September 24th, 2016
Santa Ysabel East Preserve-Highway 79 Back Trails Hike, Saturday, October 15th at 9am
Volcan Summit & Closed Area Old-Growth Forest Hike, Saturday, October 8th, 2016
10/16/16 Sustaining Friends Fall Visioning Day Event Registration Form
ExComm Mtg
Board Mtg
VMF Board Retreat
ExComm Mtg
Board Mtg
9/24/16 Supporter Star Party
9/24/16 Star Party Event Registration Form
Fall 2016 Trails & Ales-Volcan Mountain & Julian Hard Cider, Saturday, October 1st
Volcan Mountain Sunset Hike
Wildcrafting: Wild Berries, Sunday, September 25th, 2016
11/27/16 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Volcan Mountain Exec Trek with SDRVC, Saturday, July 23rd, 2016; 8:30am-12:30pm
View Fireworks & Sunset from the Volcan Summit on a Rare Evening Hike! Monday, July 4th; Leaving the Trailhead at 6pm
7/16/16 VMF Volunteer Work Party RSVP
Volcan Mountain Needs YOU! Saturday, July 16th, Can you help with a Volcan Volunteer Work Party?
Hubbell 2016 Studio & Home Tour, Sunday, June 19th
Julian Build-A-Pen & Save A Lion Hosted by Mountain Lion Foundation with 4-H, Saturday, June 11th
Wildcrafting: Sage Wreaths & Smudge Sticks, Sunday, June 26th, 2016
6/26/16 Wildcrafting Event Registration Form
Spring 2016 Kids with Cameras Opening Reception
Volcan Mountain Summit Hike for San Diego River Days, Saturday, May 21st 9am-Noon
Julian's Lions-Presented by the Julian Mountain Lion Project, Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Volcan Mountain Smarty-Plants Walk, Saturday, May 28th, 9am
Cheesemaking 101: Camembert Class, Saturday May 14th
Strawberry Moon Summer Supper at the Farm Registration Form
Turkish Feast with a View Registration Form
VMF -- Nickel Beer Company VIP Release Party Registration Form
*** Sold Out *** Brew Day at Nickel Beer Company with Tom Nickel Registration Form
Sustainable Urban Orchard Dinner in Poway, Date changed to Sunday, May 22nd
VMF -- Nickel Beer Company VIP Release Party & Optional Pre-Hike
*** Sold Out*** Brew Day at Nickel Beer Company with Tom Nickel
Strawberry Moon Summer Supper at the Farm
Turkish Feast with a View
Save Our Oaks: Gold-Spotted Oak Borer Panel at the Julian Library on Tuesday, March 8th at 6pm
Trails and Ales Hikes
Wildcrafting: Native Red Clay Pottery, Sunday, February 28th, 2016
VMF Business Partner Enrollment Form
Unselected/Credited Event Registration
VMF Wildlife Imaging Team (WIT) Volunteer Form
Valentine's Weekend Hike on Volcan and Wine Tasting/Picnic, Saturday, February 13th, 2016 8:30am-2pm
Sustaining Friends of Volcan Mountain Enrollment Form
Supporters of Volcan Mountain Enrollment Form
Wildcrafting: For The Birds! Sunday, January 24th from 10am-1pm
Kumeyaay Astronomy Presentation at the Julian Library, Saturday, December 12th
Native Tree and Shrub planting this Saturday, December 12th
Anza-Borrego Desert-Mike's Hikes this Saturday, December 12th
Wildcrafting Workshop-Pine Needle Baskets, Sunday, December 13th
ALERT! Volcan Mountain Summit Hike CANCELED
Hike all the way across the Santa Ysabel Preserve East Saturday Nov. 21st at 9am
Meteorology at the Julian Library this Tuesday, November 10th
Wilderness to Table-Wildcrafting with Acorns, Sunday, November 8th
Exec Trek to Kanaka Flats, Saturday, October 24th, 8:30 am- Noon
Saturday, October 10th, Santa Ysabel Preserve East
Sunday Oct. 25th, 11am-2pm. Sikes Spooktacular
VMF's Sustaining Friends of Volcan Mountain Fall Visioning Day, Sunday, October 18th
VMF's 25th Annual Dinner Dance & Auction
Wildcrafting with Traditional Apples & Wild Manzanita 'Apples' at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, Sunday, October 11th, 10am-1pm
Meadow Restoration at Santa Ysabel East-Sunday, September 27th at 10am
Meadow Restoration at Santa Ysabel East-Sunday, September 20th at 10am
Sky Island Trail Hike on Saturday, October 17th from 9am-Noon
Saturday, August 29th, 2015. Volunteer Trail Service-Santa Ysabel & Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserves
Sunset Hike and Amateur Astronomy Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve West, Saturday, September 19th at 6pm
Meadow Restoration at Santa Ysabel East-Sunday, August 16th at 10am
August 9th Bike Ride to the Creek
Sunday, August 9th Crafts Under The Oaks- Bird Feeders
Exec Trek on Volcan Mountain, Saturday July 25th, 8:30 am- Noon
Sky Island Trail Hike with VMF Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck on Saturday, September 26th from 9am-Noon
4th Annual Julian Film Festival, Friday, August 21st & Saturday, August 22nd
Inspired by Nature-Conservation Art on Volcan Mountain, Saturday, August 15th, 10am-1pm
Wildcrafting with Janice Bina-Smith at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, Sunday, August 30th, 10am-1pm
Sunset/Blue Moon Hike on Volcan Mountain, Friday, July 31, 2015, Leaving the trailhead at 6:45 (See Meetup page link for weather updates)
Plein Aire Painting Safari on Volcan Mountain, Wednesday, August 26th
4th Annual Julian Film Festival Tonight & Tomorrow! Fri, Aug 21st & Sat, Aug 22nd
Sky Island Trail Guided Hike, Sunday, August 23rd, 9am-Noon
Volcan Mountain Needs You—Can you help with a Volcan Volunteer Work Party?
VMF Kids' Summer Sessions 2015-Third Week: Forest & Watershed, July 20th, 22nd & 24th, 8am-11am
VMF Kids' Summer Sessions 2015-Third Week: Forest & Watershed, July 20th, 22nd & 24th, 8am-11am
VMF Kids' Summer Sessions 2015-Third Week: Forest & Watershed, July 20th, 22nd & 24th, 8am-11am
VMF Kids' Summer Sessions 2015-Second Week: Animals & Their Habitats, July 13th, 15th & 17th, 8am-11am
VMF Kids' Summer Sessions 2015-Second Week: Animals & Their Habitats, July 13th, 15th & 17th, 8am-11am
VMF Kids' Summer Sessions 2015-Second Week: Animals & Their Habitats, July 13th, 15th & 17th, 8am-11am
VMF Kids' Summer Sessions 2015-First Week: Native Plants of Volcan Mountain, July 6th, 8th & 10th, 8am-11am
VMF Kids' Summer Sessions 2015-First Week: Native Plants of Volcan Mountain, July 6th, 8th & 10th, 8am-11am
VMF Kids' Summer Sessions 2015-First Week: Native Plants of Volcan Mountain, July 6th, 8th & 10th, 8am-11am
Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve Interpretive Hike with Canyoneers, Saturday, May 30th, 9am-2pm
Kanaka Loop Trail Guided Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, May 31st
The History of the Cuyamacas and What's Happening to the Oaks, Saturday, May 24th at 10am
Volunteer Trail Service-Santa Ysabel & Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserves, Sunday, May 24th at 10am
Crafts under the Oaks-Hiking Sticks, Saturday, June 20th, 2015
View Fireworks from the Volcan Summit Hike! Saturday, July 4th; Leaving the trailhead at 7pm
Saving Oaks in San Diego’s Backcountry-What You Need to Know About the Gold-Spotted Oak Borer, Saturday, June 27th
Hike & Hops with the Anza-Borrego Foundation & Nickel Beer Company on Saturday, July 25th 9am-3pm
2015 Spring Exploration & Lunch for Sustaining Friends of Volcan Mountain, Sunday, May 17th
Dinner in the Meadow at Pazzo Grande to Benefit the Volcan Mountain Foundation, Saturday, August 29th, 2015
Sky Island Trail Hike with VMF Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck on Saturday, June 13th from 9am-Noon
Learn To Be A Docent for Nature Programs at the Volcan Mountain Nature Center-Saturday, June 20th, 10am-1pm
Sky Island Trail Spring Wildflower Hike with Larry Hendrickson, Saturday, May 16th
Guided Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, April 12th
Hike All The Way Across the Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Saturday, April 11th at 9am
2015 11th Annual Julian Daffodil Show, March 21st & 22nd
Guided Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, March 15th
Volcan Mountain Wilderness Summit Hike; Saturday, March 14th, 2015
What's The Buzz? Insect Talk with Dr. Michael Wall, Saturday, March 14th at 10am
Bird watching at Lake Cuyamaca with Sharyl Massey, Saturday, March 7th at 7:30am
Sky Island Trail Hike with VMF Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck on Saturday, April 25th from 9am-Noon
Guided Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve East
Sky Island Trail Hike with VMF Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck on Saturday, February 21st from 9am-Noon
Sky Island Trail Hike with VMF Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck on Saturday, January 24th from 9am-Noon
Geology Field Trip with Geologist, Fred Jee--Event Rescheduled for March 21st
Wildlife Presentation: ‘Creatures of the Mountain’ at the Julian Library on Saturday, January 17th
2015 Dinner Dance,Sunday, April 19th--Reservations Going Quickly, But Still Available--Check Out The Auction Listings & Make Your Reservations Today!
Crafts Under the Oaks - Hiking Sticks on Saturday, December 6th
Sky Island Trail Family Hike, Saturday, November 15th
Wed. Dec. 3rd, 9am-Volcan Mountain Geology with Geologist Fred Jee
FREE Wildlife Tracking (& More!) Volunteer Training: Saturday, October 11th
Tree Discovery & Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve-West on Saturday, November 8th at 10am
Full Moon Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve-East, Friday, November 7th at 6pm
Amateur Astronomy Night w/Bill Augustus-Saturday, October 25th at 6pm
Hike All The Way Across the Santa Ysabel Preserve-East with Ranger Bret-Saturday, October 18th at 10am
VMF's Sustaining Friends of Volcan Mountain Fall Visioning Day, Saturday, October 18th
Hike & History: Explore VMF’s New Watershed Trail & Learn About the Grand Family on Volcan Mountain, Tuesday, October 21st
Hike & History Exploration: Tuesday, October 21st, Explore VMF’s New Watershed Trail & Learn About the Grand Family on Volcan Mountain
2 in 1: Native American Literature Presentation and Watershed Tour & Training
Beginning Tracker/Naturalist Class with San Diego Tracking Team
Crafts Under The Oaks: Recycled Bird Feeders, Sunday, September 14th at 10am
'All About Julian' with Ranger Roger at Santa Ysabel Preserve East-Saturday, September 20th
Meadow Restoration Volunteer Day at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, September 7th, 10am
Meadow Restoration Volunteer Day at Santa Ysabel Preserve East, Sunday, August 31st, 10am
Meadow Restoration Volunteer Days, Sunday, Aug 24th & 31st & Sept 7th
Tracks on the Trail with Ranger Bobbi, Saturday, August 17th, 10am
Volcan Mtn Back Road Hike, Saturday, September 6th at 10am
Super Full Moon Hike on Volcan Mountain, Saturday, August 9th 7pm
Hike All The Way Across the Santa Ysabel Preserve with Ranger Bret-Saturday, August 2nd 10am
New Moon Night Hike
Plein Aire Painting: Saturday, August 16th; 3:30-5:30
Botanical Drawing:Thursday, August 14th (& 12th) 3:30-5:30
Botanical Drawing: Tuesday, August 12th (& 14th) 3:30-5:30
Watershed Wonders: Wednesday, August 13th (& 11th) 3:30-5:30
Watershed Wonders: Monday August 11th (& 13th) 3:30 to 5:30
Wildlife Tracking: Wednesday, August 6th (& 4th) 3:30 - 5:30
Wildlife Tracking: Monday, August 4th (& 6th) 3:30-5:30
September 13th, Julian Farm-to-Table End of Summer Celebration Hosted by Cook Pigs and Friends
Sunday, May 18th 2 Hikes: 1 on Volcan Mountain & 1 on Santa Ysabel Preserve East
May 17th, Awards Ceremony & Party for 2014 Julian Film Festival
May 16th, Opening Night Event for 2014 3rd Annual Julian Film Festival
For The Birds-Basic Bird Identification & Ecology With Sharyl Massey on Saturday, March 15, 2014
Spring Hike at Santa Ysabel - West Side
Spring Hike at Santa Ysabel - West Side
Spring Hike at Santa Ysabel - West Side
Spring Hike at Santa Ysabel - West Side
Saturday, April 26th Arbor Day Hike - Santa Ysabel Preserve-East Side
'All About Julian' with Ranger Roger at Santa Ysabel Preserve East-Saturday, August 9th
'All About Julian' with Ranger Roger-Saturday, May 10th
'All About Julian' with Ranger Roger-Saturday,April 19th
'All About Julian' with Ranger Roger-Saturday, March 8th
Early Season Hike to the Volcan Summit-Sunday, March 30th
2014 Dinner Dance & Auction-Make Your Reservations Now
Sat. Oct. 12th - Learn about Julian 'Back in the Day' With County Park Docent & Julian Historical Society President Ed Huffman
3rd Annual Julian Film Festival, May 16th-17th, 2014
Sat. Nov. 16th - 'Taking Back the Trails', Behind The Scenes at Santa Ysabel Preserve East
Kids With Cameras 4.0 - Artists' Reception at the Julian Library, Thurs. Nov. 7th at 6pm
Sun. Nov. 10th - End of Season Close of Summit Hike on Volcan Mountain
Sun. Oct. 27th - Hike Volcan Mountain with County Park Staff
Sun. Oct. 13th - Autumn Color Hike at Santa Ysabel Preserve East
Sun. Oct 27th - Crafts Under The Oaks: Halloween Crafts
Sat. Oct. 26th - Crafts Under The Oaks: Pumpkin Carving
Sun. Oct. 13th - Explore Volcan Mountain Nature Center with Sharyl Massey
Sun. Oct. 13th - Hike Volcan Mountain With Docent Sally Snipes
Sat. Oct. 19th - Crafts Under The Oaks: Wooden Wind Chimes
Become an Adobe Expert with SOHO's Adobe University-Saturday, September 7, 2013
Free September Conservation Art Programs With the Volcan Mountain Foundation - Fourth Outing Sunday, September 29, 2013
Free September Conservation Art Programs With the Volcan Mountain Foundation - Third Outing Sunday, September 22, 2013
Free September Conservation Art Programs With the Volcan Mountain Foundation - Second Outing Sunday, September 15, 2013
Free September Conservation Art Programs With the Volcan Mountain Foundation - First Outing Sunday, September 8, 2013
Free Local Bird Lecture & Workshop at Julian Library-Saturday, October 26, 2013
Join us Sunday, October 13th--VMF Turns 25 & Celebrates First Ever Founders' Day!
Sunday, August 4th, 2013-Coast to Crest Challenge Series; Volcan Mountain Hike
Nature Scavenger Hunt at Santa Ysabel Preserve East
August 6th, 7th & 8th-Summer in Nature on Volcan Mountain
Conservation Art Classes in Watercolor Scheduled for August 5th, 7th & 9th, 2013
Conservation Art Classes in Watercolor Scheduled for August 5th, 7th & 9th, 2013
Conservation Art Classes in Watercolor Scheduled for August 5th, 7th & 9th, 2013
Wilderness Filmmaking Workshop with Southern California Filmmaker, Jim Karnik, Saturday, May 18th, 4-5:30pm
Film Festival Luncheon with Resident Filmmaker, Chris Elisara, Saturday, May 18th, 12-1:30pm
VMF Kids' Mini Film Festival, Saturday, May 18th, 9-10am
Film Festival Morning Guided Hikes, Sunday, May 19th, 8:30am
Film Festival Morning Guided Hikes, Saturday, May 18th, 8:30am
Film Festival Opening Night Screenings & Dessert Reception
Sun, May 12th Mother's Day Hike
Native American Plant Walk & Luncheon-Saturday, June 8th, 9am-1pm; Reservations Required; Space is limited
Spring Wildflower Walk & Picnic Lunch, Saturday, May 25th, 2013-Reservations Required; Space is limited
Volcan Mountain Wildflower Hike-Saturday, May 11th, 10am
Volcan Wonder Walk-Rescheduled-New Date & Time TBA; Reservations Required; Space is limited
Volcan Wonder Walk-Rescheduled-Now Saturday, June 1st, 2013 at 8am
Sat, May 25th Wildflower Walk & Picnic Lunch
Nature Scavenger Hunt-Santa Ysabel Preserve West
Santa Ysabel Preserve East-Guided Hike, Sunday, April 14th, 2013
2013 Backcountry Earth Day Celebration at Santa Ysabel General Store
Santa Ysabel Preserve West Hike-Sunday, May 5th
Sat, May 4th, Trail Rehab w/County Rangers on Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
Volcan Trail Rehab
Volcan Trail Rehap & Official Opening of Volcan Summit for the Season
Julian Daffodil Show: March 23-24
Charles Reiffel Exhibit at SD History Center until March 31st
Children’s Nature Program
Honey Bees in our Ecosystem
Sunday, August 4th, 2013-Coast to Crest Challenge Series; Volcan Mountain Hike
Volcan Trail Rehab-Sunday, March 17th
Sunday, August 11th, 2013-Volunteer Workshop-All Invited!
Feb 24th Reception Features Work by Local Award-Winning Artist, Coko Brown
Children’s Nature Program
Cultural Heritage of the Kumeyaay
Brilliant Winter Skies in San Diego’s Backcountry
Children’s Nature Program
New Year Sky Island Trail Exploration-Sunday, January 13th
Kumeyaay Traditional Foods
Kumeyaay Ethnobotany Course
Holiday Open House at Santa Ysabel General Store & Backcountry Visitor Center
Holiday Open House at Santa Ysabel General Store & Backcountry Visitor Center
Celebrate Kids With Cameras on Thursday, November 29th at 6pm
Children’s Program at the Santa Ysabel General Store
Santa Ysabel Preserve West Natural History Walk
Geology Lecture
Santa Ysabel Preserve East Family Walk
Sky Island Trail-Dec 2012
Sat. Oct. 12th - Learn about Julian 'Back in the Day' With County Park Docent & Julian Historical Society President Ed Huffman (Presentation only; no hike)
Sky Island Trail-Nov 2012
2013 VMF Film Festival, May 17th-19th
2013 VMF Film Festival, May 17th-19th
Oak Talk & Walk with Ranger Roger, Saturday, April 13th
Calling All Artists for Autumn Art on the Mountain
2013 Dinner Dance & Auction-Saturday, March 23rd; Make Your Reservations Now
Homebrewing 101: 'Brewday' Workshop to Benefit VMF
Beginning Wildlife Tracking with San Diego Tracking Team, Saturday, May 12th
Wildflower Walk & Luncheon on Volcan Mountain
Beekeeping Workshop & Lunch
Torrey Pines Wildflower Walk
Native American Plant Walk & Luncheon, Join Us on Saturday, May 19th
1st Annual Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival Party
1st Annual Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival-May 4th, 5th & 6th
1st Annual Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival Kick-Off Party
1st Annual Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival-May 4th, 5th & 6th
Volunteers Needed! Sat, Feb 18th for Community Day with AmeriCorps
21st Annual Dinner Dance & Auction-Sunday, March 4th, 2012
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