Catalina Island Conservancy

We love nature's fireworks! 🎆 Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!

🌿 Volunteer with us this July! 🌿 Join us for "Wednesdays in the Garden" at Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden on July 10, 17 & 24, and help with gardening and light maintenance. Or visit Ackerman Native Plant Nursery on Thursdays, July 11, 18 & 25 to sow seeds, repot plants, and garden, all while enjoying music and snacks. Discover more and sign up here! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3v2pLrU

The Catalina Island Conservancy is proud to be honored by the Conservation Corps of Long Beach this year for helping young adults from surrounding communities realize their potential through work, service, conservation, and education. Our thanks go out to the corpsmembers who’ve helped make Catalina more resilient for future generations. We look forward to continuing our fruitful partnership in the future. Because the only way to protect the Island, and save our Earth is together. ➡️https://bit.ly/4b84GeB

In response to requests from the public to increase recreational hunting opportunities on Catalina Island, the Conservancy will host a 2024 hunting season beginning July 22. The California Fish and Game Commission recently approved up to 1,000 tags for the 2024 season. The tags will be allocated in phases with 500 tags issued initially, followed by two phases of 250 tags based on demand. The season will open July 22 for Island residents only. Hunting opportunities will be expanded to off-Island residents beginning September 12. Both rifle and bow hunting will be permitted throughout the season, which ends December 26. For more information on permits and regulations please visit our hunting page ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zu6phe As always, safety is a priority. The increased number of tags will be carefully managed with designated hunting zones and limits to the number of hunters permitted on the landscape daily. California requires hunters to complete a safety course before hunting. we encourage you to enroll in the Traditional Hunters Education Course on June 29-30, taught by officers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and certified Hunter Education Instructors ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RNzoTL

Register now for our Snapshot Cal Coast event on June 29 and explore Catalina's coastline with Conservancy staff. Help us document diverse species so we can monitor their distribution and seasonal changes over time. Please meet at the Trailhead visitor center at 10am. Don't forget to bring snacks, water, and wear sturdy shoes! Visit our website for more details and sign up today! ➡️https://bit.ly/4cFofMN

Huge thanks to Southern California Edison for joining us last week and helping us clear 900 lbs of flax-leaf broom from the Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden! 🌿💪✨ Learn more about our volunteer opportunities here ➡️https://bit.ly/3v2pLrU

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of freedom, resilience, and the rich heritage of African American communities. At Catalina Island Conservancy, we honor this day by recognizing the vital connections between social justice and environmental conservation. Just as we are dedicated to preserving Catalina Island, we are equally committed to fostering a world where all communities thrive and have equal access to nature.

Join us for the Last Friday Lecture Series on June 28 at 5:30 pm. Attend in-person at the Trailhead Visitor Center in Avalon or join via live online streaming. Explore how community science and machine learning aid in preserving the king of the kelp forest. Discover the remarkable recovery of the giant sea bass and the innovative monitoring techniques used to save them. Gain valuable insights from Andrew Pettit, a passionate diver and scientist with the Spotting Giant Sea Bass project. Secure your spot here! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3z7IXq5

Sign up for a Catalina Eco Tour for the ultimate outdoor adventure! Experience the unique biodiversity on the Island. Book your spot now! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xx6vUG 📷: @louieheredia

The Catalina Island Conservancy will be honored by the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) this month for helping young adults through work, service, conservation, and education. Conservancy President and CEO Whitney Latorre will accept the award at CCLB’s annual Dine on Pine fundraising event on June 24. Tickets are still available. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bZ8Uqa