Located high on the west central slopes of Volcan Mountain, the 420-acre Russell Homestead property is the next critical piece to help protect Volcan Mountain – the capstone of the River Park.
Located just a few miles north of Julian, the property – home to a mixed conifer, oak and cedar forest, rugged canyons, seasonal ponds, 22 sensitive plant species, 39 sensitive animal species and 30 different vegetation communities – consists of 20 ‘ready to develop’ lots.
The purchase agreement has been executed, and the Conservancy is raising $250,000 to assist with the purchase. Our partners in the purchase are the Volcan Mountain Preserve Foundation, The Nature Conservancy and the County of San Diego. If the agreement isn’t fulfilled, the lots could be developed. The market may not be conducive to quick development – but that will change. The property owner has agreed to the sale with the condition that the transaction must proceed in the near-future. The deal must be completed NOW.
Touring the Russell Homestead
The next tour date and time is to be announced.
This tour provides an opportunity for potential donors, of $500 and more, to tour the Russell Homestead property the Conservancy is assisting to purchase.
Location: The southwest slopes of Volcan Mountain, just a few miles north of Julian.
To join us, please call (858)755-6956 or email sdrvc@sdrvc.org
Click on map of the property to enlarge
Protecting this property and the entirety of Volcan Mountain, stands as a unique challenge and opportunity to:
To learn more about this important property, see the upcoming December 2009 Currents newsletter and the Russell Homestead information packet.
How You Can Help
We need your support today! If you would like to help secure this important next piece of the River Park, please make a donation to the Volcan Mountain Fund by clicking on
or by CONTACTING the Conservancy directly to find out how you can play a role in preserving Volcan Mountain forever.
