Having a Ball -- Conservancy President and CEO Ann Muscat, Ph.D., left, celebrated the Ball with Michael and Mari Fink of the San Diego Yacht Club. Photo by Shana Cassidy
Greetings!
The Conservancy Ball was a wonderful success thanks to our many supporters and friends. Next year's Ball is scheduled for Saturday, April 5.
One of the easiest, and least expensive, ways to see Catalina's wildlands is on the Conservancy's Wildlands Express. Ben Coleman, our Geographic Information Systems technician, recently completed a Wildlands Express virtual tour that follows the route from the Transportation Plaza in Avalon to the Airport in the Sky. We hope that you enjoy this virtual tour and will visit us on Catalina soon.
Sincerely,
Ann M. Muscat, Ph.D., President and CEO
FROM THE FIELD
MAPPING THE FUTURE OF CATALINA ISLAND
Extra Dimension - Ben Coleman displays a 3-D image of the refurbished hangar at the Airport in the Sky. Photo by Bob Rhein
Hatchling Awaits Mom - A young eagle waits in the nest for its parent to return. Photo courtesy of the Institute for Wildlife Studies, Steffani Jijon.
By Jerry Roberts
Eleven bald eagle chicks have hatched this spring in seven Catalina Island nests. These new additions to the Island's eagle population continue one of Catalina's outstanding conservation success stories.
PHOTO GALLERY
VACATION WITH AN ECOLOGICAL TWIST
Hermosa Hotel - Catalina Island Conservancy Volunteer Vacations are a great way to experience the island. Photo by Bob Rhein. _________________________
Catalina Island welcomes nearly 1 million visitors every year. The lucky few take one of the several inland tours, and get a chance to see Catalina in the wild. However, one couple from the state of Washington, and another couple from Wisconsin recently got to see the Island in an even more personal way. They signed up for a Volunteer Vacation, a partnership between the Catalina Island Conservancy and the Hermosa Hotel.
NEWS
AN ELEGANT BIVOUAC: CAMP CATALINA BALL
Ballroom Dancing - Guests and Avalon residents danced the night away to the sounds of a 16-piece band from San Diego. Photo by Shana Cassidy
By Pat Maxwell
Hiking boots and walking sticks were traded in for tuxedos and gowns last Saturday, April 13, as nearly 400 guests attended Camp Catalina - the 18th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball - held in the beautiful Avalon Casino Ballroom. Be sure to add the Ball to you calendar for next year: Saturday, April 5, 2014.
PARTICIPATE
CATALINA: THE WILD SIDE JUNE 21 & 22
Windswept Seascape - Kim Lordier is a new addition to the Island's plein air group of eleven artists featured at the annual Conservancy exhibit, Catalina: The Wild Side. Photo courtesy of Kim Lordier
Nationally acclaimed plein air artists will display their interpretations of Catalina's rugged wildlands as well as Avalon and Two Harbors at the annual Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show and Sale. The night before the show, the Conservancy will host a special Artists Preview Dinner at a private Avalon home. Tickets available online now.
SAVE THE DATE
EXCURSION TO SANTA ROSA SEPTEMBER 14
This year's excursion in the Exploring California's Channel Islands series will take place on Saturday, September 14, and travel to Santa Rosa Island. An optional pre-trip dinner will take place on Friday, September 13. Discounted hotel rates will be available. Pricing is being finalized.
