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SUMMARY:November Members' Book Club Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Click to Register		\n \nDiscussion: Online – November 20th 5:30-6:30pm \nNovember Book selection: As Long as Grass Grows: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice from Colonization to Standing Rock by Dina Gilio-Whitaker \nThe story of Native peoples’ resistance to environmental injustice and land incursions\, and a call for environmentalists to learn from the Indigenous community’s rich history of activism \nThrough the unique lens of “Indigenized environmental justice\,” Indigenous researcher and activist Dina Gilio-Whitaker explores the fraught history of treaty violations\, struggles for food and water security\, and protection of sacred sites\, while highlighting the important leadership of Indigenous women in this centuries-long struggle. As Long As Grass Grows gives readers an accessible history of Indigenous resistance to government and corporate incursions on their lands and offers new approaches to environmental justice activism and policy. \nThroughout 2016\, the Standing Rock protest put a national spotlight on Indigenous activists\, but it also underscored how little Americans know about the longtime historical tensions between Native peoples and the mainstream environmental movement. Ultimately\, she argues\, modern environmentalists must look to the history of Indigenous resistance for wisdom and inspiration in our common fight for a just and sustainable future.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/november-members-book-club-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (November 6 morning session)
DESCRIPTION:This training is two-hours in total and consists of two short videos and a follow-up webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina and then highlights the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage the 88% of the Island that it owns. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help to take care of this special place. \nThe follow-up webinar with Education Staff provides updates and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have after watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 11am webinar at the following link. Once registered\, Zoom will send you a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos. \n		\n			Click to Register
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-november-6-morning-session/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
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SUMMARY:Last Friday Lecture Series - Championing Conservation at the Marine Mammal Care Center
DESCRIPTION:This event will be in-person at the Trailhead Visitor Center and streamed live online. \n		\n			Register		\n \nFrom Rescue to Release: Championing Conservation at the Marine Mammal Care Center\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Dave Bader\, Chief of Operations and Education at the Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC)\, as he dives into the critical work of saving marine mammals along the California coast. In this talk\, Dave will explore how MMCC’s dedicated team rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured marine mammals\, advances research on ocean health\, and inspires the next generation of conservationists through hands-on education. Learn about the challenges these animals face\, the science behind their care\, and how MMCC is making a difference in ocean conservation. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n \nDavid Bader \nDavid Bader is the Chief of Operations and Education at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro\, CA. With over two decades of experience in informal science education\, David has been a key figure in developing and managing educational programs since beginning his career in 1998. He has created a variety of capacity-building opportunities for staff\, university researchers\, agency scientists\, and informal educators across the Los Angeles area. David holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology from the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, and a master’s degree in Biology\, with a focus on educational media design\, from the University of California\, Irvine.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/last-friday-lecture-series-championing-conservation-at-the-marine-mammal-care-center/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T153000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 2 Training October 24
DESCRIPTION:Register		\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\, 708 Crescent Avenue. \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-october-24-2/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOnline sale available now! \n		\n			BUY PAINTINGS		\n\n  \n\n\nProceeds from this show benefit the Conservancy and support the conservation\, education and recreation programs of the Conservancy\, including a permanent collection of plein air art that documents the Conservancy’s conservation efforts and progress in habitat restoration. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/wildside/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T183000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (October 2 evening session)
DESCRIPTION:This training is two-hours in total and consists of two short videos and a follow-up webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina and then highlights the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage the 88% of the Island that it owns. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help to take care of this special place. \nThe follow-up webinar with Education Staff provides updates and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have after watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 5:30pm webinar at the following link. Once registered\, Zoom will send you a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos. \n		\n			Click to Register
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-october-2-evening-session/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (October 2 morning session)
DESCRIPTION:This training is two-hours in total and consists of two short videos and a follow-up webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina and then highlights the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage the 88% of the Island that it owns. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help to take care of this special place. \nThe follow-up webinar with Education Staff provides updates and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have after watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 11am webinar at the following link. Once registered\, Zoom will send you a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos. \n		\n			Click to Register
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-october-2-morning-session/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240927T183000
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SUMMARY:Last Friday Lecture Series - Understanding California's White Sharks with Dr. Chris Lowe
DESCRIPTION:This event will be in-person at the Trailhead Visitor Center and streamed live online. \n		\n			Register		\n \nUnderstanding California’s White Sharks: Research\, Safety\, and Coexistence\n\n\n\n\n\nWith the white shark population increasing due to successful conservation and management\, increased shark activity along the CA coastline has raised public safety concerns. The CSULB Shark Lab has been studying white sharks for almost 20 years and in 2018 formed the CA Shark Beach Safety Program with funding from the California State legislature. New research has focused on population dynamics and behavior\, particularly for juveniles that use coastal beach habitats as nursery. Research findings are dispersed to stakeholders (e.g.\, lifeguards\, Harbor patrol\, general public\, K-12 schools) via large education and outreach program. Come learn about what we’ve discovered and how we’re learning how to live with white sharks off California. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n \nDr. Chris Lowe \nAs Director of the Shark Lab at California State University\, Dr. Lowe has been studying sharks\, rays and bony fishes for over 30 years\, focusing on their behavior\, physiology and ecology. For the last 15 years\, Dr. Lowe and his students have been studying juvenile white sharks off the coast of southern California. Using a wide array of technology\, they have found that white sharks use southern California beaches seasonally as nursery habitat for their young. This brings juvenile white sharks in close proximity to beach goers. Dr. Lowe and his student use a wide array of technologies and educators to help lifeguards and the public understand the mysterious lives of sharks and just how much of a threat they may actually pose.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/last-friday-lecture-series-understanding-californias-white-sharks-with-dr-chris-lowe/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T153000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 2 Training September 26
DESCRIPTION:Register		\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\, 708 Crescent Avenue. \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-september-26/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240925T183000
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SUMMARY:September Members' Book Club Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Click to Register		\n \nDiscussion: Online – September 25th 5:30-6:30pm \nSeptember Book selection: Stronghold: One Man’s Quest to Save the World’s Wild Salmon by Tucker Malarkey \nStronghold is Tucker Malarkey’s eye-opening account of an unlikely visionary and his crusade to protect the world’s last bastion of wild salmon. An obsessive fly fisherman\, Guido Rahr noticed when the salmon runs of the Pacific Northwest began to decline–and was one of the few who understood why. As dams\, industry\, and climate change degraded the homes of these magnificent fish\, Rahr saw that the salmon of the Pacific Rim were destined to go the way of their Atlantic brethren: near extinction. An improbable and inspiring story\, Stronghold takes us on a wild adventure\, from Oregon to Alaska to one of the world’s last remaining salmon strongholds in the Russian Far East\, a landscape of ecological richness and diversity that is rapidly being developed for oil\, gas\, minerals\, and timber. Tucker Malarkey\, who joins Rahr in the Russian wilderness\, has written a clarion call for a sustainable future\, a remarkable work of natural history\, and a riveting account of a species whose future is closely linked to our own.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/september-members-book-club-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T183000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Looking for more information about the Catalina Island Restoration Plan? Catalina Island Conservancy invites you to participate in Community Conversations with Catalina Island staff on September 11. Space is limited to 75 people\, so please register at least three days prior to the event. \n		\n			REGISTER HERE		\n \nIf you are unable to register online please email RSVP@catalinaconservancy.org\, or call 562-437-8555 x1239 and a representative will assist you. Please include your complete name\, phone number\, and whether you will require translation services. \nThank you for your interest in the Catalina Island Restoration Project. We look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/community-conversations-september-11/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T153000
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SUMMARY:Geology Workshop with Dr. John Paul Platt
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nJoin us for a geology workshop led by Dr. John Paul Platt\, a renowned scholar in geology and professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California. This workshop will take participants into the heart of Catalina Island to discover its unique geologic structures and understand their formation. \nDr. Platt’s research focuses on deformation processes in the Earth’s crust and lithosphere. With over 100 publications to his name\, Dr. Platt is a highly esteemed scholar in his field. His research interests include current and historical tectonic plate margin interactions\, collisional mountain chains\, and tectonophysics\, among other topics. \nThe course fee of this workshop includes: Hand lens\, Rite-in the- Rain notebook\, and pencil. \nLunch is not included\, please pack your own snacks and lunch.  Bring a re-usable water bottle and come dressed for a field day with layers\, sun protection\, long pants and sturdy shoes. \nMembers: $10.00 \nNon-members $20.00
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/geology-workshop-with-dr-john-paul-platt/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (September 4 evening session)
DESCRIPTION:This training is two-hours in total and consists of two short videos and a follow-up webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina and then highlights the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage the 88% of the Island that it owns. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help to take care of this special place. \nThe follow-up webinar with Education Staff provides updates and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have after watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 5:30pm webinar at the following link. Once registered\, Zoom will send you a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos. \n		\n			Click to Register
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-september-4-evening-session/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (September 4 morning session)
DESCRIPTION:This training is two-hours in total and consists of two short videos and a follow-up webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina and then highlights the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage the 88% of the Island that it owns. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help to take care of this special place. \nThe follow-up webinar with Education Staff provides updates and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have after watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 11am webinar at the following link. Once registered\, Zoom will send you a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos. \n		\n			Click to Register
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-september-4-morning-session/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240830T183000
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SUMMARY:Last Friday Lecture Series - White Abalone Conservation with Johnathan Casey
DESCRIPTION:This event will be in-person at the Trailhead Visitor Center and streamed live online. \n		\n			Register		\n \nOcean Jewels Reborn: White Abalone Conservation and the Power of Partnership\n\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation will delve into the fascinating world of white abalone\, exploring their ecological importance and the challenges they face due to population decline. By highlighting the Aquarium of the Pacific’s role in conservation-based aquaculture and outplanting efforts\, as well as the unique successes and challenges in Southern California\, we aim to inspire greater engagement in abalone recovery and marine stewardship through our collaborative efforts with conservation partners. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n \nJohnathan Casey \nJohnathan Casey is the Curator of Fish and Invertebrates at the Aquarium of the Pacific\, overseeing the tropical and temperate water exhibits and conservation projects. With a lifelong passion for marine life\, he brings nearly two decades of experience in aquarium management and conservation aquaculture. His expertise includes exhibit design\, animal care\, scientific diving\, and underwater photography. Prior to joining the Aquarium\, Johnathan held research leadership roles at multiple academic institutions in Hawaii\, where he resided for ten years. He is dedicated to creating immersive and authentic exhibits while advancing our understanding of marine ecosystems through research\, outreach\, and conservation efforts.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/last-friday-lecture-series-white-abalone-restoration-with-johnathan-casey/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T153000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 2 Training August 29
DESCRIPTION:Register		\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\, 708 Crescent Avenue. \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-august-29/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T183000
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (August 7 evening session)
DESCRIPTION:This training is two-hours in total and consists of two short videos and a follow-up webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina and then highlights the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage the 88% of the Island that it owns. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help to take care of this special place. \nThe follow-up webinar with Education Staff provides updates and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have after watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 5:30pm webinar at the following link. Once registered\, Zoom will send you a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos. \n		\n			Click to Register
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-august-7-evening-session/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240703T220239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T220239Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (August 7 morning session)
DESCRIPTION:This training is two-hours in total and consists of two short videos and a follow-up webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina and then highlights the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage the 88% of the Island that it owns. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help to take care of this special place. \nThe follow-up webinar with Education Staff provides updates and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have after watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 11am webinar at the following link. Once registered\, Zoom will send you a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos. \n		\n			Click to Register
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-august-7-morning-session/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240731T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240530T190854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T174630Z
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SUMMARY:July Members' Book Club Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Click to Register		\n \nDiscussion: Online – July 31st 5:30-6:30pm \nJuly Book selection: The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Canyons by John Wesley Powell \nOne of the great works of American exploration literature\, The Exploration of the Colorado River and Its Canyons is legendary pioneer John Wesley Powell’s first-person account of his crew’s unprecedented odyssey along the Green and Colorado Rivers and through the Grand Canyon. A bold foray into the heart of the American West’s final frontier\, the expedition was achieved without benefit of modern river-running equipment\, supplies\, or a firm sense of the region’s perilous topography and the attitudes of the native inhabitants towards whites. This account of a scientific expedition forced to survive famine\, attacks\, mutiny\, and some of the most dangerous rapids known to man remains as fresh and exciting today as it was in 1874.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/july-members-book-club-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240726T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240709T194149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T194149Z
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SUMMARY:Last Friday Lecture Series - Preserving the Catalina Island Fox with Katie Elder
DESCRIPTION:This event will be in-person at the Trailhead Visitor Center and streamed live online. \n		\n			Register		\n \nThe Catalina Island Fox: Endearing Endemics and What We Can Do to Protect Them\nJoin us as we dive into the fascinating world of the diminutive Channel Island foxes\, found exclusively on California’s Channel Islands. This talk will cover the remarkable success stories of recovery programs that saved these unique canids from the brink of extinction and the ongoing efforts of the Catalina Island Conservancy and the broader fox community to ensure their continued health and survival. You’ll gain insights into the unique behaviors of these island endemics\, the ongoing threats they face\, and the actions we can all take to help protect them. \nSpeaker\n \nKatie Elder \nKatie Elder is the wildlife biologist for the Catalina Island Conservancy\, where she manages the island’s fox program. With 15 years of experience working with endangered canids\, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in biology at California Polytechnic University\, San Luis Obispo. Her thesis\, titled “Density-Dependent Habitat Selection and Home Range Sizes in a Recovering Population of Island Foxes (Urocyon littoralis) on Santa Rosa Island\, California\,” reflects her expertise in fox ecology and conservation.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/last-friday-lecture-series-preserving-the-catalina-island-fox-with-katie-elder/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240530T185327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T185327Z
UID:10000108-1720632600-1720636200@catalinaconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (July 10 evening session)
DESCRIPTION:This training is two-hours in total and consists of two short videos and a follow-up webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina and then highlights the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage the 88% of the Island that it owns. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help to take care of this special place. \nThe follow-up webinar with Education Staff provides updates and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have after watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 5:30pm webinar at the following link. Once registered\, Zoom will send you a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos. \n		\n			Click to Register
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-july-10-evening-session/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240530T185403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T185403Z
UID:10000109-1720609200-1720612800@catalinaconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (July 10 morning session)
DESCRIPTION:This training is two-hours in total and consists of two short videos and a follow-up webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina and then highlights the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage the 88% of the Island that it owns. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help to take care of this special place. \nThe follow-up webinar with Education Staff provides updates and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have after watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 11am webinar at the following link. Once registered\, Zoom will send you a confirmation email that contains the links to the videos. \n		\n			Click to Register
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-july-10-morning-session/
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240706T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240426T220736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T174704Z
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SUMMARY:Botany Workshop with Steve Junak
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nJoin us for a botany and plant identification workshop with premier Channel Island botanist\, Steve Junak. This workshop will take participants into the interior of Catalina Island to explore various plant communities and learn more about the plants that inhabit them. \nThe course fee of this workshop includes: Hand lens\, Catalina plant pocket guide\, Rite-in the- Rain notebook\, and pencil. \nLunch is not included\, please pack your own snacks and lunch.  Bring a re-usable water bottle and come dressed for a field day with layers\, sun protection\, long pants and sturdy shoes. \nMembers: $60.00 \nNon-members $75.00
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/botany-workshop-with-steve-junak/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240605T203556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T203556Z
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SUMMARY:Snapshot Cal Coast BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nBe part of a statewide effort to find\, record\, and share observations of animals\, seaweeds\, and plants along the California coastline. Register for our bioblitz event on Saturday\, June 29th\, and join Conservancy staff on an excursion into the interior of Catalina Island. Together\, we’ll explore and photograph as many species as we can find along Catalina’s coast. \nYour observations will become a part of a large dataset that helps researchers track the distribution and seasonal changes of species overtime. To learn more about Snapshot Cal Coast\, visit their website here. Anyone can participate in this bioblitz throughout the entire month of June by recording coastal observations on iNaturalist. \nRegistration for this event is free. Participants will meet at the Trailhead visitor center at 10am on Saturday\, June 29th\, where we will head out to Little Harbor and Shark Harbor on the windward side of Catalina. We will return to the Trailhead at 2pm. \nParticipants should expect to spend the excursion walking. Lunch is not included\, so please pack your own snacks and lunch. Bring a re-usable water bottle and come dressed for a field day with layers\, sun protection\, and sturdy shoes. \nJoin us for this exciting event and contribute to important scientific research while enjoying the natural beauty of Catalina Island!
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/snapshot-cal-coast-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240605T193051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T193051Z
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SUMMARY:Last Friday Lecture Series - Saving Giant Sea Bass with Andrew Pettit
DESCRIPTION:This event will be in-person at the Trailhead Visitor Center and streamed live online. \n		\n			Register		\n \nUtilizing Community Science and Machine Learning to Save the King of the Kelp Forest\nThe giant sea bass (Stereolepis gigas) is the largest bony fish along the California coast and a crucial apex predator in kelp forests and rocky reefs. Due to their slow growth and predictable aggregations\, they were nearly fished to extinction throughout their entire range from Humboldt Bay to Baja California\, Mexico. Now critically endangered and protected by a California fishing moratorium\, their population is believed to be recovering\, though no direct assessment has been made. The Spotting Giant Sea Bass project uses community-sourced photos and machine learning to identify individual fish by their unique spot patterns. Mark-recapture models show promising signs of recovery\, highlighting the importance of ongoing conservation efforts. This talk will dive into the fascinating recovery journey of the giant sea bass\, the innovative techniques used by Spotting Giant Sea Bass to monitor them\, and the critical role of community involvement in conservation. \nSpeaker\n \nAndrew Pettit \nAndrew Pettit is a project scientist and graduate student with the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at the UCSB Marine Science Institute. He leads the Spotting Giant Sea Bass Project\, seeking to answer important questions regarding the population\, spatial patterns\, and ecology of the giant sea bass. He is an avid diver and has worked as an AAUS scientific diver at UC Santa Barbara since 2020\, conducting research along the California coast and Northern Channel Islands.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/last-friday-lecture-series-saving-giant-sea-bass-with-andrew-pettit-2/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240426T194738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T194738Z
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SUMMARY:Naturalist 2 Training June 15
DESCRIPTION:Register		\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\, 708 Crescent Avenue. \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-june-15/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240131T171920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T014605Z
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SUMMARY:Cyanotype Workshop with Oriana Poindexter
DESCRIPTION:Register Today!		\n \nJoin photographer and marine scientist Oriana Poindexter for an interactive cyanotype workshop at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden. Learn about this early alternative photographic process and use organic materials\, such as giant kelp and Catalina native plants\, to create your own cyanotype prints using photo chemistry techniques first developed in the 1840s. \nCyanotype is an alternative photographic process used to create photographic prints in the distinctive shade of Prussian blue and white without the use of a camera\, exposed with the sun and developed in water.  This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of the cyanotype process\, its history\, and will culminate with each participant creating at least three original cyanotype prints. \nThe first portion of the workshop will involve an introduction\, demonstration and selection of materials. The second portion will be a printing session. If you have materials you’d like to bring to use for printing (sentimental objects\, dried botanicals\, etc)\, please feel free to bring them. \nRegistration fee includes all materials and instruction as well as light refreshments and seaweed snacks.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/cyanotype-workskop-with-oriana-poindexter/
LOCATION:Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden\, 1400 Avalon Canyon Rd.\, Avalon\, CA\, 90704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240220T193240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T190025Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Looking for more information about the Catalina Island Restoration Plan? Catalina Island Conservancy invites you to participate in Community Conversations with Catalina Island staff on April 8. Space is limited to 75 people\, so please register at least three days prior to the event of your choosing. \n		\n			REGISTER HERE		\n \nIf you are unable to register online please email RSVP@catalinaconservancy.org\, or call 562-437-8555 x1239 and a representative will assist you. Please include your complete name\, phone number\, and whether you will require translation services. \nThank you for your interest in the Catalina Island Restoration Project. We look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/community-conversations-2/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20221012T235400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T155916Z
UID:10000007-1711065600-1711238399@catalinaconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Thad & BZ Jones Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conservancy and Catalina Marineros for the Thad & BZ Jones Hikes on March 22 and 23. Experience the Island through these guided hikes on the Trans-Catalina Trail or crossing the Island from shore to shore.  Honoring brothers Thad and Graham “BZ” Jones\, the late world-class sailors and dedicated Conservancy supporters\, the two-day Thad Jones Trans-Catalina hike or the one-day BZ Jones Cross-Catalina hike will explore the gorgeous terrain for a weekend of exploration\, mixing\, and mingling. A post hike celebration dinner in Avalon\, will await you Saturday evening. \nFor more information about the individual hikes and to register click below. \nSign-up today and experience the beauty of the Island this Spring! \n		\n			Register Today!		\n \n  \n 
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/bz-jones-hike/
CATEGORIES:Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240318T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204317
CREATED:20240220T193056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T194205Z
UID:10000092-1710781200-1710786600@catalinaconservancy.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Looking for more information about the Catalina Island Restoration Plan? Catalina Island Conservancy invites you to participate in Community Conversations with Catalina Island staff on March 18. Space is limited to 75 people\, so please register at least three days prior to the event of your choosing. We will be hosting one additional Community Conversation on April 8. Come to one\, or both! \n		\n			REGISTER HERE		\n \nIf you are unable to register online please email RSVP@catalinaconservancy.org\, or call 562-437-8555 x1239 and a representative will assist you. Please include your complete name\, phone number\, and whether you will require translation services. \nThank you for your interest in the Catalina Island Restoration Project. We look forward to seeing you.
URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/community-conversations/
LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704
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