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2025 Catalina California Naturalist Course
March 4, 2025 - May 8, 2025
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: March 4th – April 29th
Every Tuesday| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Catalina Field School: May 6th – May 8th
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