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July 20, 2015 (Julian) – From a film festival to guided hikes to a dinner in the meadow benefit and more, the Volcan Mountain Foundation is hosting an array of fascinating events coming up in August and September. Below are details on these activities, which all benefit conservation efforts to preserve Volcan Mountain in the scenic and historic Julian area.
Inspired by Nature-Conservation Art on Volcan Mountain, Saturday, August 15th, 10am-1pm
Location
VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center
22850 Volcan Road -RSVP to Nicole McMillan at VMF Office (760)765-2300 or admin@volcanmt.org
Julian, CA 92036
See map: Google Maps
Date:
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 10:00am
On Saturday, August 15th, come be Inspired by Nature through conservation art on Volcan Mountain. TheVolcan Mountain Foundation’s ‘Art on the Mountain’ events series continues with a nature-inspired sculpting workshop led by Brenda Swaim. After a short intro, participants will explore VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center on a silent hike and then return to the interpretive station to sculpt what has inspired you out of air-dry clay. Finally, participants will have an opportunity for journal time and sharing.
This free activity has limited space, and due to the gated entry, please RSVP to Nicole at VMF office by Friday, August 14th (760-765-2300 or admin@volcanmt.org). You can also reply via the Explore San Diego's Backcountry Meetup page to receive any updates: 8/15/15 Inspired by Nature-Conservation Art on Volcan Mountain Link. Plan to arrive between 7:45 and 7:55, meeting at the entryway to VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center (22850 Volcan Road)—located at the gate at the beginning of Volcan Road (very end of Farmer Road).
Visit the Volcan Mountain Foundation's website at www.VolcanMt.org for ongoing updates of events and activities on and around the Volcan Mountain Range.
4th Annual Julian Film Festival, Friday, August 21st & Saturday, August 22nd
Location
Various Locations in Julian & Nearby Wynola
1656 Highway 78 ;Saturday-All Day event starts at 10:30am with 4 film sessions followed by a closing night party at 2129 Main Street
Julian, CA 92036
See map: Google Maps
Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 10:30am
Friday, August 21st & Saturday, August 22nd, the 4th Annual Julian Film Festival, benefitting and sponsored by the Volcan Mountain Foundation, is being held as a summer event for 2015. 'All Events Access Pass' and 'Single Movie Session Pass' Tickets are available now!
The nature-focused, environmental film festival will tie-in with, and support, VMF’s theme of A Watershed Year. It will focus on important themes of water and connectivity like those of the 15-mile long Volcan Mountain Range and it’s adjacent watershed and wildlife corridors in the San Diego County and Southern/Baja California regions. Two exceptional, award-winning, feature-length films also provide a local connection.
An Emmy-nominated documentary, ‘Breaking Point’ by award-winning documentary producer Bill Wisneski, spotlights a critical water issue and a potential crisis in Southern California with the Salton Sea and the Colorado River Basin. San Felipe Creek springs forth high on Volcan Mountain and flows east into the Anza-Borrego Watershed and onto the Salton Sea’s Colorado River Basin. California’s largest lake is disappearing and time is running out to make changes before an ecological breaking point is reached. Certainly protecting watersheds and water sources like the Volcan Mountain Range is one part of the solution to this weighty issue.
Another highlight of the festival will be the film ‘OR7-The Journey’, by filmmaker Clemens Schenk, that depicts the importance of wildlife corridors in Northern California/Oregon and the plight of grey wolves, and clarifies myths and misconceptions that surround these magnificent animals. The film documents the journey of OR-7, a grey wolf which was collared in Oregon and eventually dispersed from his pack. A journey that tells the story not only of OR-7, but of the wolf as a species in America. It is a journey of survival. A journey of inspiration.
Schenk shared that he lived in Julian about 40 years ago for several year in the house on Main Street that’s now the Julian Pie Company! He has fond memories of Julian, and looks forward to making the trek down for the festival. He’s making arrangements with supporters and colleagues from Julian’s own California Wolf Center and the Center for Biological Diversity to participate as well. Everywhere this film’s been shown it’s sold out, so don’t miss your opportunity to view this critically-acclaimed and fascinating documentary!
The Julian Film Festival hopes to provide connectivity for those that love, and are hopeful for, nature and to serve as inspiration to inspire active stewardship for protection and care of vital natural resources like the Volcan Mountain Range. The film festival provides a fun, social opportunity to look at, share, and discuss important environmental issues as a community. It takes issues what may seem large and looming, and through spirited and social engagement gives hope that together we can (and must) tackle even the biggest issues that face society today.
The historic apple-producing, ranching and gold-mining town of Julian, California in the mountains of northeast San Diego County, provides the perfect setting to get informed about, and inspired by, nature. Surrounded by the Cleveland National Forest, Julian also showcases natural attractions for recreating and camping like the nearby Cuyamaca Rancho, Palomar and Anza-
The Festival will kick off with Friday night films at the Julian Station (4470 Highway 78/Julian Road, Julian, CA 92036), a popular local food and watering hole and historic apple packing facility and cider house. Filmgoers can enjoy local, organic food and beverages from Mr. Manitas Taco Bar & Fruteria, The Cooler,Golden Coast Mead, and Julian Hard Cider before enjoying the films on an outdoor screen and a filmmaker reception to follow.
On Saturday, there will be four 90-minute film sessions with community/filmmaker discussions to follow atJulian High School (1656 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036) on the east-end of Main Street.
Just a couple blocks away, the historic townsite of Julian offers ample dining, shopping and lodging opportunities. A Saturday night awards party at the historic Julian Town Hall with live music and food provided by Granny’s Kitchen, beer from Tom Nickel and Julian's Nickel Beer Co., and wine from Jim and Michael Hart of the new Volcan Mountain Winery, will close out the festival.
On Sunday, attendees staying for the weekend can visit VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center (22850 Volcan Road, Julian, CA 92036) and take a guided hike on VMF’s Sky Island Trail that provides a spectacular views to the coast and a terrific overview of adjacent watersheds and mountain peaks.
Visit www.JulianFilmFestival.
Sky Island Trail Guided Hike, Sunday, August 23rd, 9am-Noon
Date:
Sunday, August 23, 2015 - 9:00am
Meet Location:
On Sunday, August 23rd from 9am-Noon, join the Volcan Mountain Foundation staff for a hiking exploration of VMF’s Sky Island Trail located at the upper ‘mile-high’ property. Don’t miss the 4th Annual Julian Film Festival on Friday, August 21st & Saturday, August 22nd!
Approximately 1.5 miles long, the trail is an easy ascent starting among ancient pines, oaks and firs, and finishing with spectacular 300 degree views of the county’s mountains and coast. The newly completed James Hubbell-designed, and Bill Porter-built Sky Scope affords visitors focused views of the Volcan Mountain range, it’s adjacent watersheds and regional peaks. Past the gated access, on the drive up to the trailhead, participants will make a brief stop to visit a part of Ironside Springs, the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek, and experience a mixed conifer forest similar to that found in parts of Northern California, and rarely seen in San Diego County.
This free activity is appropriate for ages 5 and up accompanied by a responsible adult. Space is limited. Due to the gated entry, please RSVP to Nicole at VMF office by Friday, August 21st (760-765-2300 oradmin@volcanmt.org) and plan to arrive between 8:45 and 8:55. Meet at entryway to VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center (22850 Volcan Road)—located at the gate at the beginning of Volcan Road (very end of Farmer Road).
Visit the Volcan Mountain Foundation's website at www.VolcanMt.org for ongoing updates of events and activities on and the around Volcan Mountain Range.
Plein Aire Painting Safari on Volcan Mountain, Wednesday, August 26th
Location
VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center
22850 Volcan Road -RSVP to Nicole McMillan at VMF Office (760)765-2300 or admin@volcanmt.org
Julian, CA 92036
See map: Google Maps
Date:
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 8:00am
Wednesday, August 26th, come capture Volcan Mountain through plein aire painting. The Volcan Mountain Foundation’s ‘Art on the Mountain’ events series continues with a plein aire painting safari led by artist Sally Snipes. Artists will be guests of, Volcan Mountain property owner, Don Whitson, whose property has majestic views of the San Felipe Valley and surrounding mountains.
This free activity has limited space, and due to the gated entry, please RSVP to Nicole at VMF office by Monday, August 24th (760-765-2300 or admin@volcanmt.org). You can also reply via the Explore San Diego's Backcountry Meetup page to receive any updates: 8/26/15 Plein Aire Painting Safari on Volcan Mountain Link. Plan to arrive between 7:45 and 7:55, meeting at the entryway to VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center (22850 Volcan Road)—located at the gate at the beginning of Volcan Road (very end of Farmer Road).
Visit the Volcan Mountain Foundation's website at www.VolcanMt.org for ongoing updates of events and activities on and around the Volcan Mountain Range.
Location
Pazzo Grande Julian, CA 92036
See map: Google Maps
Date:
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 4:30pm
On Saturday, August 29th the Volcan Mountain Foundation's very popular series of Fab Feast events for 2015 will conclude in grand fashion with Dinner in the Meadow at Pazzo Grande (less than a mile northwest of the historical Julian townsite).
Hosted by Marti Montbleau, the magnificent Volcan Mountain Range will provide the backdrop to this unique dining experience featuring the finest local farm-to-table fare. In the spirit of Outstanding In The Field dinners, guests will connect with the land, dine al fresco in the Pazzo Grande meadow, and share a twilight Italian family-style feast under the August full moon. As part of the Dinner in the Meadow community experience, guests are asked to each bring a bottle of wine to share. Seating is limited to 50 guests at $125 per person.
Marti's dinners are truly fabulous and have always sold out...so, don't miss out! Contact the Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF) office at info@volcanmt.org or 760-765-2300 to make your reservations right away.
VMF's Fab Feast events are an annual series of privately hosted culinary occasions with proceeds benefitting the Volcan Mountain Foundation. For over 25 years VMF has engaged people and partners to ensure that the vital watershed sources, wildlands and wildlife of the Volcan Mountain Range remain protected, pristine and wondrous for all generations. Thank you to all who attend, and especially to our generous hosts for opening up their homes and donating their time and talent to support VMF's fundraising efforts in such a fun and delicious way!
Visit the Volcan Mountain Foundation's website at www.VolcanMt.org for ongoing updates of events and activities on and around the Volcan Mountain Range.
Location
VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center
22850 Volcan Road -RSVP to Nicole McMillan at VMF Office (760)765-2300 or admin@volcanmt.org
Julian, CA 92036
See map: Google Maps
Date:
Sunday, August 30, 2015 - 10:00am
Sunday, August 30th, come learn the art of wildcrafting at the Volcan Mountain Foundation’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center at the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek in Julian. Wildcrafting is a term for the age-old practice of collecting plant materials in their natural habitat for food, medicine, and craft. Janice Bina-Smith and, VMF Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck will teach an edible workshop using local berries in different ways. Janice and Kathleen are multi-talented outdoor educators and more, and love helping others to discover nature’s treasures. A later wildcrafting workshop in the fall will include our favorite local nut, the acorn.
Due to the gated entry for VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center (22850 Volcan Road, Julian, CA), please RSVP to Nicole at VMF office by Friday, August 28th at 760-765-2300 or admin@volcanmt.org and plan to arrive between 9:45 and 9:55. You can also reply via the Explore San Diego’s Backcountry Meetup page:8/30/15 Wildcrafting with Janice Bina-Smith Link
Visit the Volcan Mountain Foundation's website at www.VolcanMt.org for ongoing updates of events and activities on and around the Volcan Mountain Range.
Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 9:00am
Meet Location:
On Saturday, September 26th from 9am-Noon, join the Volcan Mountain Foundation’s Education Coordinator, Kathleen Beck for a hiking exploration of VMF’s Sky Island Trail located at the upper ‘mile-high’ property.
Approximately 1.5 miles long, the trail is an easy ascent starting among ancient pines, oaks and firs, and finishing with spectacular 300 degree views of the county’s mountains and coast. The newly completed James Hubbell-designed, and Bill Porter-built Sky Scope affords visitors focused views of the Volcan Mountain range, it’s adjacent watersheds and regional peaks. Past the gated access, on the drive up to the trailhead, participants will make a brief stop to visit a part of Ironside Springs, the headwaters of Santa Ysabel Creek, and experience a mixed conifer forest similar to that found in parts of Northern California, and rarely seen in San Diego County.
This free activity is appropriate for ages 5 and up accompanied by a responsible adult. Space is limited. Due to the gated entry, please RSVP to Nicole at VMF office by Friday, September 25th (760-765-2300 oradmin@volcanmt.org) and plan to arrive between 8:45 and 8:55. Meet at entryway to VMF’s Volcan Mountain Nature Center (22850 Volcan Road)—located at the gate at the beginning of Volcan Road (very end of Farmer Road).
Visit the Volcan Mountain Foundation's website at www.VolcanMt.org for ongoing updates of events and activities on and around the Volcan Mountain Range.
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