Catalina Island Conservancy
  • Conservation
    Conservation

    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.

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    • Collaborations
    • Habitat Restoration
    • Restoration Project
    • Research Permits
    • Wildlife Programs
    • Plants & Animals of Catalina
    • Internships
  • Education
    Education

    The Conservancy provides formal, classroom lessons and non-formal outdoor experiences designed to deliver nature-based engagement and experiential learning.

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    • K-12 Programming
    • Public Programming
  • Recreation
    Recreation

    As 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.

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    • Camping
    • Trailhead
    • Boating
    • Eco Tours
    • Airport in the Sky
    • Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden
    • Wildlands Express
    • Trans-Catalina Trail
    • Hiking
    • Biking
  • About
    About

    Founded in 1972 as a nonprofit organization, the Catalina Island Conservancy is one of the oldest private land trusts in Southern California.

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    • Our Story
    • Leadership
    • Strategic Plan
    • Financials
    • Annual Reports
  • Resources
    Resources

    Learn more about obtaining required permits, browse through various trail and island maps, and read through our helpful policies and information.

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    • News & Stories
    • Permits
    • Policies & Information
    • Maps
  • Get Involved
    Get Involved

    Support 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.

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    • Leadership Circle
    • Membership
    • Ways to Give
    • Conservancy Careers
    • Volunteer
    • Events
  • Restoration Project
    RESTORATION PROJECT

    The 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.

    • About the Restoration Project
    • Restoration Project FAQS
    • Science, Data, and Methodologies
    • What Supporters are Saying
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  • Conservation
    • Collaborations
    • Habitat Restoration
    • Restoration Project
    • Research Permits
    • Wildlife Programs
    • Plants & Animals of Catalina
    • Internships
  • Education
    • K-12 Programming
    • Public Programming
  • Recreation
    • Camping
    • Trailhead
    • Boating
    • Eco Tours
    • Airport in the Sky
    • Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden
    • Wildlands Express
    • Trans-Catalina Trail
    • Hiking
    • Biking
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Leadership
    • Strategic Plan
    • Financials
    • Annual Reports
  • Resources
    • News & Stories
    • Permits
    • Policies & Information
    • Maps
  • Get Involved
    • Leadership Circle
    • Membership
    • Ways to Give
    • Conservancy Careers
    • Volunteer
    • Events
  • Restoration Project
    • About the Restoration Project
    • Restoration Project FAQS
    • Science, Data, and Methodologies
    • What Supporters are Saying
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Catalina Island Program Connects Underserved Youth with Nature

Catalina Island Conservancy names Adam Finck as its new Chief of Programs  

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Trailhead Visitor Center

708 Crescent Ave.
Avalon, CA 90704
310-510-2595 x0

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320 Golden Shore, Suite 220
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-437-8555

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