September Members’ Book Club Discussion
Conservancy staff has selected popular modern and foundational environmental literature for the discussion at the end of the featured month. Click to view July's book selection and register!
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September 2024
Naturalist 2 Training September 26
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
Last Friday Lecture Series – Understanding California’s White Sharks with Dr. Chris Lowe
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The Conservancy invites you to join us the last Friday of each month to learn about the wonders of Catalina, the Channel Islands, and coastal southern California. You can view the talk online or join in-person on the second floor of the Conservancy's Trailhead Visitor Center!
Trailhead Visitor Center
October 2024
Naturalist 1 Training (October 2 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 11am webinar at the following link. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos and supplemental resources.
Naturalist 1 Training (October 2 evening 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 5:30pm webinar at the following link. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos and supplemental resources.
Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show
This year's Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale features ten nationally renowned artists who have documented remarkable vistas, secluded beaches and favorite locales during their painting trips to the Island this past year. Catalina Island Conservancy’s 14th annual Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale returns on Sunday, October 20th. One hundred paintings, specifically created for this show, will be on display and available for purchase both in person at Newport Harbor Yacht Club and online. This year’s artists are Suzie Baker, Brienne Brown, John Cosby, Don Demers, Kathleen Hudson, Jane Hunt, Kim Lordier, Terry Miura, Michael Obermeyer, and Lori Putnam.
Newport Harbor Yacht Club
2024 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 2 Training October 24
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
November 2024
Naturalist 1 Training (November 6 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 11am webinar at the following link. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos and supplemental resources.
Naturalist 1 Training (November 6 evening 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 5:30pm webinar at the following link. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos and supplemental resources.