Join us for the first session of our free monthly after-school series at The Trailhead on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM. Each month, we’ll explore a new theme and engage in hands-on activities that celebrate the natural wonders of Catalina. This month’s focus is on the island's native and endemic […]
Join us for a free monthly event led by expert Conservancy naturalists. Begin with a guided exploration of the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden, where you’ll delve into the island's history and interact with plants and botanical treasures unique to Catalina. After the garden tour, enjoy a heightened experience with a naturalist-led hike along the […]
Join us for Conservation Conversations, a premier event series presented by the Catalina Island Conservancy, featuring renowned thought leaders, scientists, and changemakers at the forefront of conservation. Each session dives into critical environmental issues, groundbreaking research, and innovative solutions to protect and sustain our planet. This Month's Featured Conversation: The Secretive Seabirds of Santa Catalina […]
Join us for a birding excursion led by Laura Vandezande, Catalina Island’s expert birder! This excursion will take participants into the heart of Catalina Island to explore its diverse avian life. Learn about the island’s unique bird species, their habitats, and behaviors while enjoying the beauty of Catalina’s natural landscapes. The event fee includes: A […]
Date: Feb. 4 Time: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m., return by 12:30 p.m. Details: Get ready for a beachy adventure! Volunteers will be picked up at the Trailhead Visitor Center and transported to the beach. All supplies will be provided.
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 […]
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 […]
When: Feb. 6 Where: Meet at the Trailhead at 8 a.m., return by 12:30 p.m. Details: Seed sowing, up-potting, and gardening. Enjoy music and light snacks while you work!
Date: Feb. 11 Time: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m., return by 12:30 p.m. Details: Get ready for a beachy adventure! Volunteers will be picked up at the Trailhead Visitor Center and transported to the beach. All supplies will be provided.
When: Feb. 13 Where: Meet at the Trailhead at 8 a.m., return by 12:30 p.m. Details: Seed sowing, up-potting, and gardening. Enjoy music and light snacks while you work!
What natural colors might be experienced from the mycological landscape of Catalina Island? California is a vast biodiversity hotspot hosting different species of fungi across all of its variable habitats: from its wettest coastal forests, to its isolated islands, driest deserts, and beyond. Dip into mushroom dyeing and consider how natural color can inspire us […]
Date: Feb. 18 Time: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m., return by 12:30 p.m. Details: Get ready for a beachy adventure! Volunteers will be picked up at the Trailhead Visitor Center and transported to the beach. All supplies will be provided.
When: Feb. 20 Where: Meet at the Trailhead at 8 a.m., return by 12:30 p.m. Details: Seed sowing, up-potting, and gardening. Enjoy music and light snacks while you work!
Join mycologist Stu Pickell for a field excursion into the interior of Catalina to learn about and discover the fascinating fungi inhabiting the island! This event will begin at the Trailhead visitor center on Sunday, February 23rd at 10am and participants will return to Avalon by 2pm. Boat fare on the Catalina Express is […]
Join us for our free monthly after-school series at The Trailhead on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM. Each month, we’ll explore a new theme and engage in hands-on activities that celebrate the natural wonders of Catalina. This month’s focus is on fungi and mushrooms, perfect for young nature enthusiasts eager […]
Date: Feb. 25 Time: Meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center at 8 a.m., return by 12:30 p.m. Details: Get ready for a beachy adventure! Volunteers will be picked up at the Trailhead Visitor Center and transported to the beach. All supplies will be provided.
Join us for a free monthly event led by expert Conservancy naturalists. Begin with a guided exploration of the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden, where you’ll delve into the island's history and interact with plants and botanical treasures unique to Catalina. After the garden tour, enjoy a heightened experience with a naturalist-led hike along the […]
When: Feb. 27 Where: Meet at the Trailhead at 8 a.m., return by 12:30 p.m. Details: Seed sowing, up-potting, and gardening. Enjoy music and light snacks while you work!
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. The Naturalist 2 Training field excursion runs from 8:30am-3:30pm and begins and ends at the Conservancy's Trailhead visitor center, 708 […]
A Community Conversation About Wildfire Prevention and Collaboration 6 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 Trailhead Visitor Center 708 Crescent Ave. Avalon, CA 90704 2nd Floor Gallery Join the Catalina Island Conservancy for an important conversation on wildfire prevention, response and how landscape restoration can create a more fire resilient island. Learn how strategic […]
Canceled: Due to low attendance. Join William Padilla-Brown, founder of MycoSymbiotics, for an immersive hands-on workshop that explores the fascinating world of fungi. This full-day session dives into the cultivation of Cordyceps and the creation of high-quality mushroom extractions, offering a comprehensive exploration of fungi's practical applications. The first half of the workshop focuses on […]
Canceled: Due to low attendance. Join us for a Sensory Mocktail Experience and a Documentary Preview Screening, celebrating the culinary, cultural, and ecological wonders of fungi. This unique evening, hosted by William Padilla-Brown, founder of MycoSymbiotics, offers a perfect blend of taste, connection, and storytelling, featuring: Sensory Mocktail Experience Guests will sample unique, handcrafted mocktails […]
