BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Catalina Island Conservancy - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Catalina Island Conservancy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001238-1792051200-1792067400@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T153000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20260611T162238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T162238Z UID:10001962-1792053000-1792078200@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Naturalist 2 Training DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \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. \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-13/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nat2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001552-1792483200-1792499400@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-10-20/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001239-1792656000-1792672200@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001553-1793088000-1793104200@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-10-27/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001240-1793260800-1793277000@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-10-29/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001554-1793692800-1793709000@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-11-03/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20260611T162348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T162348Z UID:10001963-1793786400-1793790000@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (Morning Session) DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \n \nThis training includes approximately one hour of independent study before the group Zoom session\, where a Conservancy Naturalist will guide participants through a one-hour webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina Island and highlight the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage 88% of the Island. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help protect this special place. \nThe webinar also offers the opportunity to ask any questions that may arise from watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 10:00 a.m. webinar at the link above. Once registered\, participants will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing the links to the videos. Please check your spam folder if a confirmation is not received. URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-morning-session-12/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nat1_fox.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20260611T162557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T162557Z UID:10001964-1793813400-1793817000@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (Evening Session) DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \n \nThis training includes approximately one hour of independent study before the group Zoom session\, where a Conservancy Naturalist will guide participants through a one-hour webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina Island and highlight the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage 88% of the Island. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help protect this special place. \nThe webinar also offers the opportunity to ask any questions that may arise from watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 5:30 p.m. webinar at the link above. Once registered\, participants will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing the links to the videos. Please check your spam folder if a confirmation email is not received. URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-evening-session-13/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nat1_fox.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001241-1793865600-1793881800@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-11-05/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001555-1794297600-1794313800@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-11-10/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001242-1794470400-1794486600@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001556-1794902400-1794918600@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-11-17/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001243-1795075200-1795091400@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-11-19/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T153000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20260611T162808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T162808Z UID:10001965-1795077000-1795102200@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Naturalist 2 Training DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \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. \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-14/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nat2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261124T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001557-1795507200-1795523400@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-11-24/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261126T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001244-1795680000-1795696200@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-11-26/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001558-1796112000-1796128200@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-12-01/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T110000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20260611T162949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T162949Z UID:10001966-1796119200-1796122800@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (Morning Session) DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \n \nThis training includes approximately one hour of independent study before the group Zoom session\, where a Conservancy Naturalist will guide participants through a one-hour webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina Island and highlight the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage 88% of the Island. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help protect this special place. \nThe webinar also offers the opportunity to ask any questions that may arise from watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 10:00 a.m. webinar at the link above. Once registered\, participants will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing the links to the videos. Please check your spam folder if a confirmation is not received. URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-morning-session-13/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nat1_fox.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T183000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20260611T163056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T163056Z UID:10001967-1796146200-1796149800@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Naturalist 1 Training (Evening Session) DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \n \nThis training includes approximately one hour of independent study before the group Zoom session\, where a Conservancy Naturalist will guide participants through a one-hour webinar. The videos that you watch before attending the webinar provide an overview of the natural and cultural history of Catalina Island and highlight the work that the Catalina Island Conservancy does to manage 88% of the Island. These videos also cover how to keep yourself safe while recreating on the Island\, and the important ways that you can help protect this special place. \nThe webinar also offers the opportunity to ask any questions that may arise from watching the videos. \nPlease register for the 5:30 p.m. webinar at the link above. Once registered\, participants will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing the links to the videos. Please check your spam folder if a confirmation email is not received. URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/naturalist-1-training-evening-session-14/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nat1_fox.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001245-1796284800-1796301000@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-12-03/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001559-1796716800-1796733000@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-12-08/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001246-1796889600-1796905800@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-12-10/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T153000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20260611T163209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T163209Z UID:10001968-1796891400-1796916600@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Naturalist 2 Training DESCRIPTION:Register Today! \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. \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-15/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/nat2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261215T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001560-1797321600-1797337800@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-12-15/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001247-1797494400-1797510600@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-12-17/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261222T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261222T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001561-1797926400-1797942600@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-12-22/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261224T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261224T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001248-1798099200-1798115400@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-12-24/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261229T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261229T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250128T194326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023713Z UID:10001562-1798531200-1798547400@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Restore and Explore DESCRIPTION:Protecting Catalina Island’s wildlands and our more than 60 endemic species of plants and animals takes many forms and requires ongoing effort. Join us for a day of restoring the landscape. Activities include beach clean ups\, invasive plant removal\, fox telemetry and other conservation projects. As a volunteer\, you will help the Conservancy’s mission to protect this unique Island so everyone can experience it. Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center and we’ll take care of the rest – transportation and supplies are provided. \nWhen: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for complimentary transportation to the clean-up site at 8 a.m. Return by 12:30 p.m. \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Tuesday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \n \n SIGN UP \n\n  URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/beach-clean-up/2026-12-29/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/volunteer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261231T123000 DTSTAMP:20260617T071438 CREATED:20250804T155532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T172354Z UID:10001249-1798704000-1798720200@catalinaconservancy.org SUMMARY:Ackerman Native Plant Nursery DESCRIPTION:Native plants support a healthy Island ecosystem and wildfire resilience. Help with sowing seeds\, up-potting plants and gardening fun at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. You’ll help the nursery care for more than 85 native species for island restoration work. Music and light snacks will be provided to keep the energy going.   \nThis volunteer opportunity occurs every Thursday. Please register at least 48 hours in advance. \nWhere: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m. for complimentary transportation to the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery. Return to the Trailhead by 12:30 p.m. \n \n SIGN UP URL:https://catalinaconservancy.org/event/ackerman-native-plant-nursery-2-2-2-2/2026-12-31/ LOCATION:Trailhead Visitor Center\, 708 Crescent Ave\, Avalon\, 90704 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://catalinaconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lexy_Nursery-production.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR