San Diego County, California
Volcan Mountain Foundation held a Training on the Mountain to elucidate the Living History aspect of docenting. The VMF Founding Fathers and Mothers story was told by Kathleen Beck.
Education Advisor Mary Aldern taught a lesson in Living History based on her experience with playing the part of Lily at the Sequoia National Park this past summer.
39 Julian Elementary 4th and 5th grade students finished a trail from the bottom of the Grand Land property to the visitors center at the middle of the property.
I love April! This is the month of the return of the Western Tanager, the Oriole's and the Hummingbirds.
This is the time of the Black Oak catkins, poppies, and the Sierra Gooseberry flowers.....
This is the time of river frog song and insect flight!
Yes, all of life is waking up from the winter slumber....
ON APRIL 27TH AT THE PINTO RANCH IN SAN FELIPE FROM 9AM TILL 4PM
WE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE SPONCERING INTERPRETIVE TRAINER MARY ALDERN. MARY IS ON OUR ADVISORY BOARD AND WILL BE OFFERING THIS TRAINING FOR FREE TO VOLCAN MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS. OTHER VOLUNTEERS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS MAY ATTEND FOR A SMALL FEE.
In Julian, much is happening in the realm of Environmental Awareness.
Students of all ages are participating in either the Kids with Cameras program after school,
or they are receiving Outdoor Education through the University of Wednesdays program.