

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Volcan Mountain 2026 Nature Symposium: Tomorrow's Landscapes: Restoring Resilient Ecosystems
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: The Volcan Mountain Foundation invites you to a seminal two-day event focused on understanding and celebrating the montane landscape that surround us.

Event Highlights:
- Expert Insights: Presentations from scientists and leaders with expertise ranging from restoration ecology, earth science, environmental monitoring, species recovery. and more.
- Interactive Exhibit Hall: Explore booths on the lower level of Julian Town Hall hosted by regional environmental nonprofits and government agencies.
- Focus on Conservation: Discover the unique geology, ecology, and cultural history of Volcan Mountain—a natural treasure that supports rare species, wildlife corridors, and vital water resources.

Learn how climate, fire ecology, and conservation efforts impact this unique ecosystem, and explore the deep connection between natural spaces and human well-being.

Registration fee is $10 for Saturday, $10 for Sunday, or $15 for both days.

Pre-registered attendees receive an event-branded gift and access to preferred seating.

Register and review speaker information at:
volcanmt.org/symposium
info@volcanmt.org

Saturday, September 19
11 AM Fred Grand, Director of Community Engagement, Descendants of Early San Diego
"Volcan Mountain Ranch: From the Kumeyaay to Conservation Logging"

NOON Jonathan Appelbaum, Consulting Restoration Biologist
"Steps to Ensure Forests for the Future"

1 PM Sharyl Massey, Board Member, Volcan Mountain Foundation 
"San Diego's Sky Islands: Ecological Refuges"

2 PM Hailey Elsken, Associate State Archaeologist, California State Parks
"Building a Park: Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and the Civilian Conservation Corps"

3 PM Kelsey O'Husky, California Wolf Center
"History of Wolf Conservation"

4 PM Eric Jones, President and Executive Director, Volcan Mountain Foundation 
"Monitoring Tools for Forest Restoration"

Saturday, September 19
11 AM Mike Thacker
"Geology of San Diego County: The Formative Years"

NOON Chris Khoury, MD, Vice Chair, San Dieguito River Park JPA 
"The Allure of the San Dieguito River Valley"

1 PM Katie Quint, Research Director and Golden Eagle Specialist, Wildlife Research Institute 
"Wildlife Research Institute’s Golden Eagle Studies in San Diego County’s Backcountry"

2 PM Eric Jones, President and Executive Director, Volcan Mountain Foundation 
"Making it Happen: Restoration Science, Planning and Funding"

3 PM Layla Khazeni, Program Coordinator, Volcan Mountain Foundation 
"From Sea to Summit: How the Pacific Makes Volcan's Water"

4 PM Gus Calderon, Co-Founder, FireWatch Team, LLC 
"Aerial Mapping for Land Management"

The Volcan Mountain Foundation is a land trust that works preserve Volcan Mountain in its natural state for all generations.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/julian/volcan-mountain-2026-nature-symposium-tomorrows-landscapes-restoring-resilient-ecosystems/200030605222338
- **Event Categories**: science-fair, business, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Julian
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Julian Town Hall
- **lat**: 33.07826
- **long**: -116.60242
- **full address**: Julian Town Hall, 2711 Washington St, Julian, CA 92036-9233, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Volcan Mountain 2026 Nature Symposium: Tomorrow's Landscapes: Restoring Resilient Ecosystems being held?
  - **A:** Volcan Mountain 2026 Nature Symposium: Tomorrow's Landscapes: Restoring Resilient Ecosystems takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Julian Town Hall, 2711 Washington St, Julian, CA 92036-9233, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Volcan Mountain 2026 Nature Symposium: Tomorrow's Landscapes: Restoring Resilient Ecosystems?
  - **A:** Volcan Mountain 2026 Nature Symposium: Tomorrow's Landscapes: Restoring Resilient Ecosystems is organized by Volcan Mountain Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Volcan Mountain 2026 Nature Symposium: Tomorrow's Landscapes: Restoring Resilient Ecosystems is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Julian, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Volcan Mountain 2026 Nature Symposium: Tomorrow's Landscapes: Restoring Resilient Ecosystems sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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