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SUMMARY:Grooves in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nGet groovy with the Catalina Island Conservancy and local community during our Grooves at the Garden. Enjoy music\, food and family fun at the Wrigley Memorial & Garden\, where we will unwind with some summer fun surrounded by beautiful native and exotic plants. The event will also feature live performances by local musicians\, crafts and free native plant giveaways. Delicious BBQ from Avalon Smokehouse and tasty coffee drinks from Tres Hermanas will be available for purchase. This free event is for all ages. \n\nBring a blanket\, sunscreen\, and spend your Sunday enjoying music and nature with family and friends.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/grooves-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden\, 1400 Avalon Canyon Rd.\, Avalon\, CA\, 90704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (Morning Session)
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nThis 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 does to manage 88% of the Island. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help protect this special place. \nThe webinar also offers the opportunity to ask any questions that may arise from watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 10:00 a.m. webinar at the link above. Once registered\, participants will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing the links to the videos. Please check your spam folder if a confirmation is not received.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-morning-session-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Catalina California Naturalist Course Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nLearn about island ecosystems in Los Angeles County’s largest outdoor classroom. Enroll in the Environmental Stewards Catalina Island California Naturalist Course through University of California and explore one of Southern California’s most unique and biodiverse landscapes. This 9-week hybrid program blends online learning with a 3-day immersive field school on Catalina Island\, where participants will experience Island ecology up close. \nExpert lectures\, guided field explorations and place-based learning will empower participants to gain knowledge on Catalina’s endemic species\, restoration efforts and coastal Mediterranean ecosystems. Discover how island systems function as living laboratories for conservation while gaining the knowledge and tools to engage meaningfully in natural resource stewardship. \nTo participate\, your application must be accepted. Interested participants must complete the short application link to be considered. A limited number of 50% tuition scholarships are available to accepted participants. The deadline to submit application is Friday\, August 28th at 11:59pm. Accepted candidates will hear back on August 31st and receive a registration link with payment instructions. \nCost: $750 for residents and Conservancy members\, $800 for non-members. \nCourse Schedule: \n\nVirtual Course (online): September 15 – November 10\, Weekly Tuesdays\, 6 – 8 p.m. \nField School: November 15 – November 17 on Catalina Island\n\nCourse Fee Includes: \n\n9 weeks of online course and learning\n3-day field school on Catalina Island\n2-night stay at the Wrigley Marine Science Center\nMeals\nCalifornia Naturalist Certification\n\nNot Included: \n\nFerry tickets\nRequired textbook “The California Naturalist Handbook”\nOptional four UC Course credits ($80)
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/catalina-california-naturalist-course-fall-2026/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T173000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (Evening Session)
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nNote that the original date for this session has changed to Sept. 16. \nThis 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 does to manage 88% of the Island. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help protect this special place. \nThe webinar also offers the opportunity to ask any questions that may arise from watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 5:30 p.m. webinar at the link above. Once registered\, participants will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing the links to the videos. Please check your spam folder if a confirmation email is not received.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-evening-session-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Catalina Speaker Series: Art Rooted in Place
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nHistory\, cultural memory and the natural world come together during this Speaker Series with Los Angeles-based artist and researcher Sandy Rodriguez. Using hand-processed pigments made from native plants and earth-based materials\, guided by colonial-era recipes\, Rodriguez explores histories of resistance across the Americas. \nThis Chicana artist will discuss her ongoing series\, Codex Rodriguez-Mondragón\, which is currently on view at Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Huntington Museum\, among others. Her rigorous process requires intensive\, independent field research that merges materials\, local and colonial histories\, and contemporary news cycles. Rodriguez makes visible the complex and unfolding narratives of the Americas through expression that is both artistic and scholarly. \nA critical voice in contemporary American art\, her work has been recognized with prestigious honors such as the Jacob Lawrence Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters\, alongside numerous museum commissions and fellowships. She and her work has been featured this past Spring and Summer in the LA Times\, The New York Times\, Hyperallergic\, The Art Newspaper\, and Vanity Fair\, El Pais among others. \n \nArtist Sandy Rodriguez\n  \nImportant to Know \nThe discussion begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Trailhead Visitor Center with a 1-hour-long presentation by our guest. There will be time for audience questions. \nA virtual option is available. Please select the virtual option in the registration link. \nIf you’re traveling from the mainland\, consider reserving a ticket on the 2 p.m. Catalina Express boat from Long Beach to Avalon.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/catalina-speaker-series-art-rooted-in-place/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center – 2nd Floor Gallery\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, CA\, 90704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 2 Training
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nThis 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. \nThe Naturalist 2 Training field excursion runs from 8:30am-3:30pm and begins and ends at the Conservancy’s Trailhead Visitor Center. \nCourse workbook is included in the course fee. Boat fare on the Catalina Express is not included. Participants should make those reservations as soon as possible if they do not live on the Island. Lunch at the Restaurant at the Airport in the Sky is not included and participants need to bring or buy their own lunch. \nParticipants need to come prepared for a full day outside in the field\, standing and walking. Sturdy\, close-toed shoes\, sun protection\, and a re-fillable water bottle are required. Some walking on uneven terrain should be expected.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-2-training-12/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T141500
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SUMMARY:Catalina Kids' Nature Lab: Afterschool Science Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nJoin us for our free monthly after-school series on Monday\, September 28\, 2026\, from 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.  \nEach month\, we’ll explore a new theme and engage in hands-on activities that celebrate the natural wonders of Catalina. This month’s focus is Artrageous! We will connect with our identities and feelings in nature and learn to collage. While we enjoy snacks\, we will get to know each other for the new school year.  \nAdditional Details: \n\nLocation: Trailhead Visitor Center\nTransportation: All Avalon School participants will be picked up from the lower turnaround at school and shuttled to the Trailhead by Conservancy staff. Please choose your pick-up option when registering (parent pick-up at the Trailhead at 4 p.m.\, shuttle back to school\, or allowed to walk home from the Trailhead).\nCost: Free for all participants.\nSnacks provided for all participants.\n\nStudents must have a signed permission slip to participate. Permission slips will be distributed in classrooms and are due by Friday September 25\, 2026. For those who register online\, an email will be sent to electronically fill out the permission slip. We will not be taking late registration. \nPlease reach out to Alison Robinett at arobinett@catalinaconservancy.org with questions or concerns.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/catalina-kids-nature-lab-afterschool-science-mondays-6/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center – 2nd Floor Gallery\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, CA\, 90704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T093000
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SUMMARY:Earth to Sky Botanic Walk
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nJoin us for a free walk guided by Conservancy naturalists to learn about native and exotic plants. \nThis activity reoccurs the last Wednesday of every month (note that the August hike is on a Thursday). 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 checking out. \nThe garden exploration portion of the tour takes place 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. with an optional hike from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nParticipants receive free entry to the garden. \nAbout the Tour and Hike:\nPlease dress in layers\, bring water and wear sun protection. We will begin with a leisurely\, guided walk through the garden. Participants who wish to continue are then invited to join a 2.9-mile hike with a 725-foot elevation gain. At the summit\, you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views\, opportunities to observe diverse wildlife\, and a peaceful natural setting. Please note that the hike includes limited shade and several steep sections. Reviewers recommend starting early and wearing sturdy\, supportive footwear. Hike Details Length: 2.9 miles Elevation gain: 725 feet.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/earth-to-sky-botanic-walk-7/
LOCATION:Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden\, 1400 Avalon Canyon Rd.\, Avalon\, CA\, 90704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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