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Want to learn more about San Diego's Backcountry? Then this group is for you. Whether it's the Coast to Crest Trail, Volcan Mountain or the Anza-Borrego Desert, there is always something new to see. This group has activities for people interested in learning more about plants and animals, the history of the region, or the natural landscapes that makes this our backcountry special. Join us for hikes, lectures, walks and other meetups.
Please consider carpooling with people from your area -- we can all do our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help the county meet its Climate Action Plan goals.
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Outdoor Education Volunteers Needed! Orientation.
Location not specified yetVolunteers Needed! If you're interested in becoming an outdoor education volunteer and inspiring children to love nature, please join us for a fun orientation at VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center.
During this introduction you will learn about the fun hands-on activities we do with youth as well as the teaching techniques used in the field. You will also receive a series of one-on-one trainings with VMF's Educator, Janice Smith and get the opportunity to observe her while she teaches during the spring. Nature classes with youth are generally held Mondays-Fridays.
MUST REGISTER at www.VolcanMt.org/Orientation
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, Julian, CA
Lunch will be provided.1 attendee
Wildcrafting: Forest Feast
VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, 22850 Volcan Road, Julian, CA, USStep into the magic of spring! In this workshop VMF's outdoor naturalist educator, Janice Smith, will guide you on a short walk to identify and harvest edible wild plants growing around the nature center. Then we will work in teams to make a delicious green feast. These lush plants may include miner’s lettuce, chickweed, cleavers, plantain, stinging nettle, mustard, stork’s bill, conifer needles and more!
The menu will be stinging nettle soup, nettle pesto pasta, fresh-picked spring salad and a delightful nettle cake for dessert – all paired with fragrant Douglas-fir tea.
Note: Due to its popularity, this workshop repeats on Sunday, March 29.
MUST REGISTER AT www.VolcanMt.org/Wildcrafting-Forest-Feast-3-28-26
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: Activity Fee is $35 per person
Space is limited to 12 participants
Location: VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center in Julian1 attendee
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