Recreation

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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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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Operation Protect
OPERATION PROTECT CATALINA ISLAND

Operation Protect Catalina Island is a 30-year commitment to making the Island safer and more resilient by reducing wildfire risk, safeguarding freshwater and restoring native plants. Through this long-term effort, the Conservancy will help protect the people, livelihoods and wildlife that depend on one of the most unique places on Earth.
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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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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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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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Nature on the Canvas

Catalina Island Conservancy members joined plein air artist John Cosby for a special event to learn about painting on the landscape.

Catalina Island Conservancy Celebrated 27th Annual Ball

Recreation, News

Island’s rare beauty supported by Conservancy’s largest fundraising event

Reimagined Restoration Area

Recreation, Conservation

Catalina Island Conservancy has revamped Whites Restoration Area

There are over 42,000 acres in the interior of the Island to explore made possible through the Catalina Island Conservancy. Not only does the Conservancy protect this vast landscape, but it also provides various recreational and learning opportunities.

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OPERATION PROTECT CATALINA ISLAND

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Nature on the Canvas

Catalina Island Conservancy Celebrated 27th Annual Ball

Reimagined Restoration Area

Wonders of the Wildlands

Conservation

Education

Recreation

OPERATION PROTECT CATALINA ISLAND

Resources

Get Involved

About

News & Stories

Nature on the Canvas

Catalina Island Conservancy Celebrated 27th Annual Ball

Reimagined Restoration Area

Wonders of the Wildlands

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