Islands and archipelagos around the world share similar issues as we experience on Catalina Island. The 2009 Island Ecology Travel Program offers an opportunity for members, supporters and their friends and families to join Conservancy naturalists, scientists and other experts on inspiring journeys of discovery to learn from other islands - both locally and abroad. The knowledge we bring back can then be used to guide future plans and decisions made on Catalina.
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Among the Great Whales: Expedition to Baja California
March 21,2009 through March 28, 2009
Seeing gray whales in their natural habitat is one of the great delights on this voyage with Lindblad Expeditions. We will experience up-close the pristine beauty and abundant wildlife of Baja California. In Bahia Magdalena, guests will board Zodiacs to observe gray whales in their breeding lagoons. In the Sea of Cortez, whales, dolphins, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, mangroves and sand dunes are among the wonders you will encounter. We will also explore many of the uninhabited islands of the Sea of Cortez, such as Isla San Jose and Isla Santa Catalina, and walk among the giant cardon cacti and observe the diverse bird life. Learn More
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Exploring California’s Channel Islands: Santa Rosa Island
May 30, 2009
Located approximately 46 miles off the coast of Ventura, Santa Rosa Island offers a diverse landscape ranging from pristine white sand dunes and beaches, to rolling hills and dramatic weather-sculpted canyons. The second trip in this series, we are again collaborating with Island Packers and the National Park Service to offer an unique experience that provides an excellent comparison between Santa Catalina Island and Santa Rosa Island. This day trip will include special guest speakers, hiking, a delicious lunch, and an opportunity to continue our exploration of California’s Channel Islands.
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The Last Frontier: Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands
November 20, 2009 through December 11, 2009
Partnering with Zegrahm Expeditions, a world leader in wilderness travel, join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity to visit and explore these awe-inspiring lands. Antarctica, at the beginning of its austral summer, is a dazzling land of icebergs and undisturbed snowy landscapes. As we travel the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, we will witness wildlife in transition: huge numbers of raucous penguins building nests or incubating eggs, young albatross preparing their wings for inaugural flights, and numerous fur seal pups traversing the beaches. Our group leaders, Dr. Ann Muscat and Jack Baldelli, are experienced Antarctic naturalists and have made over 25 trips to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
For more information on how to participate in these exciting expeditions, please contact Jen Poyer, Special Events Supervisor at jpoyer@catalinaconservancy.org, or by phone at (562) 437-8555 x231. Please note, all expeditions in the Island Ecology Travel Program are paid for entirely by the participants.
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