Events & Fundraisers

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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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.

Thursday, April 21: 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. We'll be focusing our attention on the areas near our Watershed and Sky Island trails. There is a combined two miles of walking during this survey. Hiking is easy to moderate. 

Date: Thursday, April 21

Time: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

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:  Saturday, April 23

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.  

Directions:

Join botanist and President of the California Native Plant Society in San Diego Justin Daniel as he discusses the diverse plants on Volcan Mountain. Together we'll explore VMF's trails and examine the unique plant adaptations and habitats on the mountain. From wild fires and hot dry summers, to snowy winters, plants have evolved fascinating strategies to thrive in these environments.