Laura Meadows was awarded the "Grow Baby Grow" award from Ackerman Native Plant Nursery Supervisor Peter Dixon at the annual Volunteer Reception June 14. See the Volunteers Gift of Time Photo Gallery. Photo by Bob Rhein
The Catalina Island Conservancy's Isla Earth Radio Series can be heard on Clear Channel Communications Los Angeles station KFI AM 640 and "I Heart Radio." The show is now carried by 316 radio stations with 8.9 million weekly listeners. Isla Earth presents fun and engaging science-based programs that look at the challenges and opportunities critical to the health and well-being of this island we call Earth.
Sincerely,
Ann M. Muscat, Ph.D., President and CEO
FROM THE FIELD
MORE SCRIPPS'S MURRELET NESTS FOUND
Murrelet Eggshells - Seven Scripps's murrelet nests have been confirmed on Catalina Island. Photo by Tyler Dvorak
By Tyler Dvorak
Conservancy Wildlife Technician
Catalina Island Conservancy biologists confirmed that the Scripps's murrelet, a secretive, rare seabird that was not known to be on the Island until recently, nested in the same rocky north-shore areas where it was found last year. The total of murrelet nests that have been found on Catalina now numbers seven.
FROM THE FIELD
PLANTING THE SEEDS OF CATALINA'S FUTURE
Growing a Career - Rebecca Cano's plant tech experience includes work in Malibu Canyon. Photo by Bob Rhein
By Bob Rhein
You'll find Rebecca Cano out in Catalina's interior collecting seeds, at the Ackerman Native Plant Nursery watering plants, sorting seeds, and transplanting seedlings in her role as the Catalina Island Conservancy's native plant technician.
NEWS
PURDUE DUO INTERN AT AIRPORT IN THE SKY
Tower Interns - Purdue students Reilly Ashton Meehan, left, and Deborah H. Bae enjoy internships at the Airport in the Sky this summer. Photo by Jorge O'Leary
By Bob Rhein
The Airport in the Sky is fortunate to have two summer airport coordinator interns from Purdue University, where the Aviation Management Program is among the top such programs in the United States. Reilly Ashton Meehan and Deborah H. Bae are advancing their educations while enjoying the unique experience of Catalina Island. They will be in the tower through August 14,
mentored by Jorge O'Leary, director of airport operations.
NEWS
CHRISTOPHER JARVI: VISIONARY PLANNER
Recreation Visionary - Christopher Jarvi aided Catalina's camping and hiking accessibility.
By Bob Rhein
Christopher Kent Jarvi, a former Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation planner, who in 1974 supported the Catalina Island Conservancy's mission to allow public access to the Island's wildlands, passed away of pancreatic cancer on April 22 at his home in Anaheim Hills, Calif. He was 68.
PARTICIPATE
HIKE TO LITTLE HARBOR HOSTED BY MARINEROS
Little Harbor - One Catalina's most scenic windward beaches. Photo by Jack Baldelli
Hike and picnic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 27, on the West End of the Island. The five-mile hike will begin at Two Harbors and end at the reserved picnic site at Little Harbor. A Safari bus will be provided for non-hikers and bring everyone back to Two Harbors. The event is organized by the Conservancy's support group called the Marineros.
PARTICIPATE
TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SANTA ROSA TRIP
Santa Rosa Island -- The new Santa Rosa Pier. Photo by Doug Mangum
Don't miss the Exploring California's Channel Islands excursion to Santa Rosa Island on Saturday, September 14, via boat out of Ventura. An optional Friday evening, pre-trip dinner as well as hotel reservations are also available.
Banner photo: The Isla Earth Radio Series is recorded on the campus of California State University, San Bernardino, and produced by the Catalina Island Conservancy, because Earth IS an island.
