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
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.
Learn MoreThe Conservancy provides formal, classroom lessons and non-formal outdoor experiences designed to deliver nature-based engagement and experiential learning.
Learn MoreAs 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.
Learn MoreFounded in 1972 as a nonprofit organization, the Catalina Island Conservancy is one of the oldest private land trusts in Southern California.
Learn MoreLearn more about obtaining required permits, browse through various trail and island maps, and read through our helpful policies and information.
Learn MoreSupport 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.
Learn MoreThe Catalina Island Restoration Project, undertaken by the Catalina Island Conservancy, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at regenerating and safeguarding the natural ecosystem. The project seeks to protect the Island’s biodiversity, mitigate erosion, prevent wildfires, and create a sustainable, thriving environment for both wildlife and humans.
February 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Community Conversation About Wildfire Prevention and Collaboration
Trailhead Visitor Center
March 2025
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
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
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
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Celebrate conservation at the 2025 Conservancy Ball on Saturday, April 26! Your support helps protect Catalina’s wildlands, restore habitats and ensure a future for threatened species like the Catalina Island fox.
Enjoy dinner, cocktails and dancing while making a difference.
For fox sake—let’s party!