Catalina Island Conservancy

There's still time to sign up for the Last Friday Lecture Series! Join Catalina Island Conservancy and Lynn Swartz Dodd, Director of the Archaeology Research Center at University of Southern California, for a look at shorelines on Catalina and California. Hope to see you virtually this Friday!... Sign up today: http://bit.ly/CIClfls Diving photo by Maurice Roper.

As we count down to the Virtual Conservancy Ball, join us today in our first ever Virtual Conservancy Ball Challenge! Please check out this peer-to-peer fundraising challenge, join or start a team with the potential to earn rewards, and support the Conservancy's critical work. Show your Support: https://p2p.onecause.com/2021ball/home Over the past 24 years, the Conservancy Ball has helped to raise more than $7.6 million dollars, all of which directly supports the Conservancy’...s conservation, education and recreation programs including necessary modifications due to COVID-19. Like many other non-profit organizations, the effects of the pandemic have greatly impacted us. Supporting the Conservancy through this program helps us to keep Catalina Island accessible for boaters, hikers and nature lovers for generations to come. Current teams include Alamitos Bay Yacht Club ~ ABYC is the Place to Be, Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Balboa Bay Club, California Yacht ClubCatalina Island Yacht Club, Cherry Cove Yacht Club, Corsair Yacht Club, Fourth of July Yacht Club, Catalina Island, Isthmus Yact Club, Las Caballeras, Long Beach Yacht Club, Los Angeles Yacht Club LAYC, Los Caballeros, Newport Harbor Yacht Club, San Diego Yacht Club, Santa Barbara Yacht Club and more!

It may be Monday, but mentally we’re still out here. (& caption inspo): @hey.vanessa.renee

We invite you to join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Catalina Island Conservancy Ball! This year’s Conservancy Ball is going virtual with an engaging broadcast and interactive activities for all attendees on Saturday, April 10, 2021. We look forward to you and fellow Conservancy supporters participating in the event regardless of your location, while staying safe and remaining in compliance with local guidelines. Sign up today: http://bit.ly/CICball2021... We are grateful to our sponsors including Presenting Partner Capital Group Private Client Services and Shaun and Katy Tucker, Virtual Sponsor Gathering Partner U.S. Bank, and After Party Partner Edison International. We also would like to thank Ball at Home Kit Partners Connolly-Pacific and Jordahl Construction; and Community Partners Albus-Keefe Associates, Aon Risk Services, Inc., California Swimrun, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, Mutual of America Financial Group, Ocdm Direct Mail Marketing, Rodriguez, Horii, Choi & Cafferata LLP.

What is your favorite thing about hiking? We love all the views! : @scottallenkelly

The Catalina Island Conservancy is committed to ensuring the beauty and accessibility of Catalina Island remain for you, and for generations to come. Please support the Conservancy's work on Catalina.

Conservancy Operations Update Due to the recent Stay-at-Home order issued by the State of California, some of the Conservancy's operations have been affected including Eco Tours, Campgrounds, Toyon Grill, and DC3- Gifts & Grill. For your convenience, the status of all operations are provided on our website: https://catalinaconservancy.org/index.php

On a recent Eco Tour, @manny.film snapped some great photos of endemic Catalina Island foxes (along with eagles and incredible vistas)! #foxfriday : @manny.film

This Catalina Island fox got an early start on the weekend R&R! #FoxFriday

Life takes you down many paths. Some of our favorites lead to the beach. : @sammy_deleo

Are you looking for ways to give back this #GivingTuesday? Consider supporting your favorite nonprofits. There are many ways to support, including sharing content, participating in programs, using Amazon Smile when making purchases, and through direct donations. Your contributions ensure that Conservancy programs are ongoing and allow us all to focus on brighter Island days ahead. Support the Conservancy: https://bit.ly/CICdonate

What's the weather like on Catalina Island? Sometimes it rains - a lot! Join us on Monday for the second presentation in the Conservancy's Annual Symposium. Conservation Operations Director Laura Minuto will speak about precipitation variability on Catalina Island and how rainfall, or lack thereof, affects Catalina. Sign up today! https://bit.ly/CICsymposium

Are you familiar with Moomat Ahiko? Cindi Alvitre, professor at California State University, Long Beach and co-founder of the Ti’at Society, told the story of Moomat Ahiko and the history of ti’aatem (traditional sewn plank canoes) during the Conservancy's Last Friday Lecture Series. We are proud to have the opportunity to amplify indigenous voices. Catalina Islander

Do you have a favorite cove on Catalina? We love all of these spots, featured in still-available paintings featured in the Catalina Island Conservancy: The Wild Side Art Show virtual exhibition. Grow your collection: https://bit.ly/2020WildSide Thank you to Artist Partner Capital Group for the support of this unique plein air exhibition.

Are you registered? There's still time to register for the first of four Catalina Island Conservancy Symposium presentations! Join Conservancy Botanist and Native Plant Manager Seth Kauppinen today at noon as we discuss "A Flora Apart: Plants of Catalina Island, Past and Present." Don't miss out! https://bit.ly/CICsymposium

Did you know that Catalina Island fox monitoring season has begun? Keep an eye on this space over the next few weeks for exclusive content from this annual conservation effort! #FoxFriday

#BatWeek continues! Did you know that we have two acoustic bat monitors on Catalina Island? Thanks to a grant from the Donald Slavik Family Foundation, we have been able to record acoustic signals of resident and visiting bats. This has led to some exciting discoveries! Learn more about the bats on Catalina Island during the Catalina Island Symposium on Nov. 23 with Drs. William Rainey and Pat Brown: https://bit.ly/CICsymposium

Have you signed up for the October Last Friday Lecture Series yet? There's still time to join! Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's Greg Pauly will discuss our role in scientific discoveries as community members. Sign up today: http://bit.ly/CIClfls

Happy #BatWeek! Did you know that we recently detected a new bat species on Catalina Island? Read all about it in the Fall 2020 issue of Conservancy Times: http://bit.ly/CTfall2020

Meet the artists for the 2020 Catalina The Wild Side Art Show! We're thrilled to kick off the art show on Sunday, with VIP access beginning tomorrow. Be sure to register today to receive access to the exhibition catalog! Thank you to our sponsor Capital Group for their support.

Catalina is known for its accessibility and miles of incredible hiking trails. Join Catalina Island Conservancy as a Seasonal Trails Technician! The person in this role will assist with trail maintenance and all that comes with it, from repairing erosion control structures to sign making and installation. Apply today: http://bit.ly/ConservancyJobs

Have you signed up for the Catalina Island Conservancy Annual Symposium yet? This event series, sponsored by the Port of Long Beach, will feature speakers on Mondays in November, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Learn more about the flora, fauna, weather and education opportunities of Catalina Island. Space is limited - sign up today!

The endemic Catalina Island fox is thriving! Fox monitoring season, when Conservancy biologists monitor the health of the population and provide vaccinations, is almost upon us. Stay tuned to learn more. #FoxFriday