February 2025

Beach Clean-Up

Join us for a beach cleanup adventure! Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest—transportation and supplies are provided. Let’s work together to keep Catalina beautiful!

Trailhead Visitor Center

Ackerman Native Plant Nursery

Join us for a morning of hands-on gardening fun! Activities include seed sowing, up-potting and gardening, with music and light snacks provided to keep the energy going.

Trailhead Visitor Center

Catalina Fungi Excursion

Join mycologist Stu Pickell and Conservancy staff for a field excursion into the interior of Catalina to learn about and discover the fascinating fungi inhabiting the island!

Trailhead Visitor Center

Catalina Kids’ Nature Lab: Afterschool Science Mondays

Explore the wonders of nature, science, and conservation in our engaging after-school program led by Ms. Robinett. Perfect for young learners, this program offers hands-on activities and fun educational experiences after school.

Trailhead Visitor Center

Beach Clean-Up

Join us for a beach cleanup adventure! Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest—transportation and supplies are provided. Let’s work together to keep Catalina beautiful!

Trailhead Visitor Center

From Earth to Sky: Free Guided Botanic Garden Walk

Join Conservancy naturalists for a free monthly event exploring the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden, followed by an optional hike on the Garden to Sky Trail.

Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden

Ackerman Native Plant Nursery

Join us for a morning of hands-on gardening fun! Activities include seed sowing, up-potting and gardening, with music and light snacks provided to keep the energy going.

Trailhead Visitor Center

Naturalist 2 Training February 27

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. Course fee is $50.00 for members and $75.00 for non-members

Trailhead Visitor Center

March 2025

Practical Mycology: Cultivating Cordyceps and Mushroom Extraction Techniques

Join William Padilla-Brown, founder of MycoSymbiotics, for a full-day hands-on workshop exploring the cultivation of Cordyceps mushrooms and the creation of high-quality mushroom extractions. Perfect for beginners and fungi enthusiasts alike, this immersive session offers practical tools and insights into the fascinating world of fungi's health and conservation benefits.

Trailhead Visitor Center

Celebrate Fungi: An Evening of Flavor and Film

Join us for a Sensory Mocktail Experience and Documentary Preview Screening, celebrating the fascinating world of fungi. Sip handcrafted mocktails infused with mushroom and truffle extracts, then enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of Organic Nobility, followed by a Q&A with producer William Padilla-Brown.

Trailhead Visitor Center

2025 Catalina California Naturalist Course

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. Course fee is $550.00 for members and $600.00 for non-members

Naturalist 1 Training (March 5 morning session)

This training gives a brief overview of Catalina’s geology, island species, human history, and the work of the Conservancy. Please register for the 10am webinar at the following link. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos and supplemental resources.