This training includes approximately one hour of independent study before the group Zoom session, where a Conservancy Naturalist will guide participants through a one-hour webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina Island and highlight the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy […]

This training includes approximately one hour of independent study before the group Zoom session, where a Conservancy Naturalist will guide participants through a one-hour webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina Island and highlight the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy […]

Join us for our free monthly after-school series on Monday, April 20, 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’s theme is Spring into Stewardship. We will learn all about how kids can care for […]

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 […]

Explore the fascinating world of bats and their critical role in ecosystems with this special after dark Catalina Speaker Series and optional excursion. The speaking portion is also available to watch virtually. We begin the evening at 5:30 p.m. with an engaging lecture featuring a pair of bat experts who will discuss their research, conservation […]

Document local biodiversity as part of a team while hiking and exploring Catalina's wildlands. Findings documented during this experience will support City Nature Challenge, an international event that tracks urban biodiversity, providing valuable "research-grade" data to scientists, conservationists and land managers for monitoring species and habitats. Working in small groups, we’ll survey different areas of […]