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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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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 attendeeWildcrafting: 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 is also held on Saturday, March 29.
MUST REGISTER AT www.VolcanMt.org/Wildcrafting-Forest-Feast-3-29-26
Date: Sunday, March 29
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 Julian2 attendees
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