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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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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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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Restoration Project
RESTORATION PROJECT

The Catalina Island Restoration Project, undertaken by the Catalina Island Conservancy, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at regenerating and safeguarding the natural ecosystem. The project seeks to protect the Island’s biodiversity, mitigate erosion, prevent wildfires, and create a sustainable, thriving environment for both wildlife and humans.
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How Your Gift Helps

Our success depends on passionate supporters like you. Through the Ironwood Society, legacy gifts provide the essential resources needed to:

Protect Habitats

Safeguard Catalina’s rare species, like the island fox, by maintaining the wildlands they depend on.

Restore Ecosystems

Remove invasive species and reintroduce native plants to strengthen soil, reduce fire risk and support a thriving island ecosystem.

Advance Conservation Science

Lead innovative research to guide island restoration efforts, species recovery and island resilience.

Expand Access and Opportunities

Connect current and future generations to the cultural heritage of Catalina Island. Help share the wonder of the wildlands through outdoor recreation. And, empower nature learning and volunteer programs for all ages.

Together, we will turn our model for island restoration into a global movement for climate resilience.

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