Conservation
Conservation

We preserve and restore the environment on Catalina, promoting and modeling ecologically sustainable communities to create a healthier future for this Island and our Earth.
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Education
Education

The Conservancy provides formal, classroom lessons and non-formal outdoor experiences designed to deliver nature-based engagement and experiential learning.
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- K-12 Programming
- Public Programming
Recreation
Recreation

As the oldest and largest private land trust in the state of California, the Catalina Island Conservancy opens its wildlands for the public to enjoy in many ways.
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Operation Protect
OPERATION PROTECT CATALINA ISLAND

Operation Protect Catalina Island is a 30-year commitment to making the Island safer and more resilient by reducing wildfire risk, safeguarding freshwater and restoring native plants. Through this long-term effort, the Conservancy will help protect the people, livelihoods and wildlife that depend on one of the most unique places on Earth.
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Resources
Resources

Learn more about obtaining required permits, browse through various trail and island maps, and read through our helpful policies and information.
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Get Involved
Get Involved

Support a worthy organization dedicated to restoring and protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands – help save animal species on the verge of extinction and maintain unique habitats for all to enjoy.
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About
About

Founded in 1972 as a nonprofit organization, the Catalina Island Conservancy is one of the oldest private land trusts in Southern California.
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Island Restoration

October 2025

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Community Conversations: Operation Protect Catalina Island

Oct. 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us for a community conversation about Operation Protect Catalina.

Trailhead Visitor Center

November 2025

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Community Conversations and Island Restoration Tours

Nov. 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Join us for a Community Conversation or Island Restoration Tour to learn more about Operation Protect Catalina Island, our long-term conservation initiatives and wildfire prevention efforts.

Trailhead Visitor Center

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Island Restoration Tours

Nov. 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us for an Island Restoration Tour to learn more about Operation Protect Catalina Island, our long-term conservation initiatives and wildfire prevention efforts.

Trailhead Visitor Center

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Island Restoration Tours

Nov. 21 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us for an Island Restoration Tour to learn more about Operation Protect Catalina Island, our long-term conservation initiatives and wildfire prevention efforts.

Trailhead Visitor Center

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Island Restoration Tours

Nov. 21 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for an Island Restoration Tour to learn more about Operation Protect Catalina Island, our long-term conservation initiatives and wildfire prevention efforts.

Trailhead Visitor Center