CATALINA ISLAND— The Catalina Island Conservancy is celebrating 50 years of conservation, education, and recreation this year with a series of events on July 22.
Members are invited to events and signature activities, such as naturalist-led hikes, free Botanic Garden and Native Plant Nursery tours, complimentary Eco Tours, and more. After spending the day exploring the Wildlands, members are invited to get to know the Conservancy’s leadership at the Trailhead Open House with happy hour at Toyon Grill. To become a member and participate in the 50th Anniversary Celebration, visit CatalinaConservancy.org or contact [email protected].
“The Conservancy will host events for staff, members and donors throughout the weekend,” said Catalina Island Conservancy Director, Gina Dartt. “With 4,500 members, the bulk of the activities take place on July 23 which is free and open to all members.”
Scheduled member activities for the day of event include:
-Naturalist-led Eco Tour (Two hours) from 9:45-11:45 a.m.
– Garden to Sky Hike from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
– White’s Landing Exclosure Tour from 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
– Airport Loop Hike from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
– Botanic Garden Tour from 12-3 p.m.
– Naturalist-led Eco Tour from 1-3 p.m.
– Ackernman Native Plant Nursery Tour from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
– Happy Hour Celebration at the Trailhead from...