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Course Catalina, a hands-on educational program by the Catalina Island Conservancy, provides 200 Long Beach middle school students with immersive field trips eight times a year, fostering environmental awareness through interactive lessons on Catalina’s biodiversity, conservation efforts, and island ecology, with longtime supporter Nick Boone playing a key role in its success.

A new initiative by the Catalina Island Conservancy, funded by the Hathaway family and partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles, provided youth with a transformative three-day outdoor experience on Catalina Island, fostering environmental stewardship through activities like hiking, kayaking, marine science, and cultural education.

The Catalina Island Conservancy welcomes Adam Finck as its first-ever Chief of Programs, where he will lead conservation, education, recreation, and volunteer initiatives to scale the Conservancy’s impact and foster a climate-resilient island.

Catalina Island Conservancy provided free Discovery Kits to local Catalina families for the fourth year in a row.

Workshops provide the opportunity to learn from experts.

Catalina Island Conservancy recently provided a conservation learning opportunity for teens participating in an LA Zoo program. The paid internship, offered to kids from diverse communities interested in the environment and conservation work, connects students with environmental organizations.

Catalina Island Conservancy visited Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy to lead the cadets through Naturalist I Training.