Easter weekend marked the first full-weekend of 2012 for the opening of Volcan Mountain's mid-summit gate on weekends and holidays (weather-permitting), and what a glorious weekend to visit the summit!
The Volcan Mountain Foundation’s 21st Annual Dinner Dance & Auction on Sunday, March 4th at Camp Stevens, was by all accounts a picture perfect event. Kids With Cameras, recognition awards for special VMF supporters, and donations for an upgraded well pump and water tank made the biggest splash. In strong evidence throughout the evening was how critical the role is that volunteers and fin
The Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF) is incredibly grateful to have support from a wide range of community partners. In January, when VMF needed to establish their own collection of tools to support student and community-based stewardship projects on Volcan Mountain, Ransom Brothers Hardware & Lumber Supply Co.
The San Diego County Department of Parks & Recreation's schedule of 2012 guided hikes and events will be coming soon. They plan to have a hike or a volunteer event every weekend this year from April to October. Sign up here to get e-news updates.
VMF is excited to report that another 87 acres of habitat was preserved in December with the closing of two escrows. The 37 acre property with year round headwaters for Santa Ysabel Creek at the end of Farmer Road, and the Gateway to Volcan Mountain, was acquired from the Grand Family. Also a pristine 50 acre parcel near Volcan's ridge was acquired from the Geis family with a generous gift fr
