Event

Tursday, May23: Join the Volcan Mountain Foundation for a 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: Tuesday, May 23

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.

Sunday, April 30 -  Join botanist Larry Hendrickson and Engagement Coordinator Suzie Meyer for a morning removing invasive plants from VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center! We'll be focusing on mustard along Volcan Road and bull thistle growing in the forest. Being vigilant in removing invasive plants helps prevent their spread and maintain a healthy ecosystem.

Date:  Sunday, April 30

Time:  8:30 am - 12:00 pm

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If you prefer, you may call 760-765-2300 to RSVP. 

Saturday, May 13 -  Join land conservationist and VMF board member Jonathan Appelbaum for a fun morning planting trees at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center! Afterward, we'll go on a gentle .5 mile walk on VMF's Coomb's Watershed Trail.  All ages welcome.

Date:  Saturday, May 13

Time:  9:00 am - 1:00 pm

What to Bring and Wear:  Snacks and/or lunch and water. Dress in layers and wear sturdy shoes. Bring your work/gardening gloves and shovels, if you have them. We have extras as well.

Sunday, June 4 -  Join Eric Jones for a stewardship day on Volcan Mountain. We'll be clearing the 1.7-mile Cedar Loop Trail that begins at Volcan's ridgeline. We'll trim trail side branches and remove downed trees using power equipment, including chainsaws.

If trail clearing is not for you, not to worry. You'll have an opportunity to remove invasive mustard and Medusahead grass instead. Removing these two species is critical in creating healthy ecosystems and preventing them from spreading.  

This is the 2023 Rubenson Fab Feast Reservation Form

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Julian Tea and Cottage Arts will be hosting a tea tasting and pairing with a lavish four-course soiree.

Kick-back with friends for a beautiful sunset evening and delicious dinner at Camp Stevens. You'll enjoy savory burgers, salads, dessert, and craft beer served on the Dining Hall patio. Vegetarian burgers are also available. Finish with s'mores and songs by the campfire! Camp Stevens’ food philosophy centers on tasty, fresh-made meals that are sourced sustainably and locally (including, as often as possible, fruits, vegetables, and herbs from its three acres of gardens and farmland).