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Catalina Island Conservancy

www.catalinaconservancy.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Contact:
Ann Muscat, Ph.D., President and CEO
Catalina Island Conservancy
P.O. Box 2739
Avalon, CA 90704
Phone: (310) 510-2595
Fax: (310) 510-2594
amuscat@catalinaconservancy.org

Geographical Focus:
Local, Regional

Counties Served:
Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura

Activities:
Conservation, Education, Research, Recreation, Restoration, Resource Management

Topic:
Endangered Species, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species, Natural History, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Posters, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trip, Nature Trails, Newsletter, Brochures, Exhibits/Displays, Multimedia, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Education department staff and other staff deliver programs. Visiting researchers also present talks, workshops etc.

Education Programs:

  • Evening natural history programs, 1-2 hour topic specific, monthly
  • Guided hikes, a variety of interpretive themes, locations, levels
  • Catalina Island: school programs for class/field
  • Island Scholars: experiential student-centered, year-long for 4th-6th grades
  • Course Catalina: "into, through, and beyond" program for selected school groups
  • Publications: Conservancy Times (biannual newsletter), Annual Report
  • Earth Day and other special events
  • Summer Naturalist, scheduled walks, hikes, campfires, June-August
  • Website: www.catalinaconservancy.org
  • On request guided tours for visiting groups
  • Interpretive exhibits in Avalon and at the Airport in the Sky on Catalina

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Students, General Public, Yacht Clubs, Divers, Horseback Riders, Outdoor Recreating Families

Other Languages:
Spanish: Occasional mailings to local residents in Spanish

In-Service Training:
For volunteer naturalists

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
All restoration projects take place in the interior of the island, sometimes in remote areas, where you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful vistas and wildlife galore.
Examples of typical restoration activities in which you can participate include:
•  James H. Ackerman Native Plant Nursery
•  Native plant seed collecting/cleaning/seed seekers
•  Rare plant mapping
•  Plant propagation
•  Outplanting native vegetation
•  Invasive plant eradication
•  Trail maintenance
•  Grounds maintenance
•  Light construction/painting
•  Fence Removal
Examples of additional volunteer opportunites available include:
•  Docent at the Nature Center or the Wrigley Memorial & Botanical Garden
•  Earth Day
•  Internet Research
•  Newsletters and mailings
•  Data Entry
On-island transportation, tools and training for each volunteer project is provided by Conservancy staff.
Volunteers are an integral part of the Conservancy's efforts to preserve Catalina Island for future generations. Becoming a volunteer provides you the opportunity to get involved, learn more about the Conservancy and Catalina Island, and to make a positive impact on our island's ecology.
  When Needed:
Year-round
  Qualifications:
Vary
  Commitment Required:
Depends on project
  Application/Training:
Visit website or call, and complete application
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
LeeAnn Human, (310) 510-2595 x110 (individual volunteers)
Matthew Sutton (310) 510-2595 x109 (group volunteers)
volunteers@catalinaconservancy.org


Videos:
For use on site

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Vehicle transportation into the interior of Catalina is regulated. Visitors can access scheduled buses or tours, or charter a cab.

Disabled Access:
Public buildings are accessible. Most trails are not accessible for wheelchairs.


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