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2024 Catalina California Naturalist Course
October 23 - December 19
Join the UC Environmental Stewards Catalina California Naturalist course to explore and conserve Southern California’s rare coastal Mediterranean ecosystems! This 9-week hybrid course combines online learning with a 3-day field school on Catalina Island, offering immersive education in ecology and natural resource stewardship through expert-led sessions and hands-on experiences. Discover the wonders of island biodiversity while gaining the skills to actively contribute to conservation efforts.
- Weekly Online Classes: October 23rd – December 11th
Every Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Catalina Field School: December 17th – December 19th
Members $550 | Non-members $600
Your course fee includes:
- Online course and learning
- Catalina expert instructors and guides
- 3-day field school on Catalina Island
- 2-night stay at the Wrigley Marine Science Center
- Meals
- California Naturalist Certification
Not included:
- Ferry ticket
- Required textbook “The California Naturalist Handbook”
- Optional four UC course credits, $80