This 7-hour excursion into the wildlands of Catalina Island expands on the concepts covered in Naturalist 1 Training. Education staff will guide you through a course-work book while exploring the landscape and ecosystem of Catalina. The Naturalist 2 Training field excursion runs from 8:30am-3:30pm and begins and ends at the Conservancy’s Trailhead Visitor Center. Course […]

In celebration of National Women’s Month in March, the Conservancy is hosting a Fierce Females Science Pub. This reoccurring event blends science with a social happy hour that's focused on a unique topic each time. In March, two women in Science Technology Engineering and Math (S.T.E.M.) will talk about leading conservation efforts on the Channel […]

Discover the natural and cultural story of Catalina Island through the art of tile-making in this special Women of Catalina workshop. Robin Cassidy, a local ceramic artist, will guide participants through the workshop. Cassidy is the founder of Silver Canyon Pottery and has been a cornerstone of Avalon’s creative community since 1988. While creating their […]

Join us for our free monthly after-school series on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Each month, we’ll explore a new theme and engage in hands-on activities that celebrate the natural wonders of Catalina. This month we will be exploring the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden! We will tour the garden […]

Join us for a free walk guided by Conservancy naturalists to learn about native and exotic plants. This activity reoccurs the last Wednesday of every month. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for a free shuttle ride at 9:15 a.m. to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens. Be sure to select a shuttle ticket when […]

The start of spring welcomes blooming flowers, green grass and lush hillsides on Catalina. The Conservancy is celebrating the season with a community celebration and open house at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden. Learn about native plants, Indigenous history and plant connection, the Conservancy's restoration work and our improvements at the garden. This event […]