News and Events from the Catalina Island Conservancy
June 2014
The mission of the Catalina Island Conservancy is to be a responsible steward of its lands 
through a balance of conservation, education and recreation.
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Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show & Sale, Newport Harbor Yacht Club - Register Now!
Sunday, October 26
 
Wild Side - Kim Lordier will be among the plein air painters showing in Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show & Sale.
 

Catalina Film Festival September 24-28
 
Roll 'Em - Conservancy President and CEO Ann M. Muscat stops for a picture with actor-director Jon Favreau and film festival Director Ron Truppa.

 



 

Eco Marathon and Half Marathon - Register Now

Saturday, November 8 

 

Double the Run - The Eco Marathon and Catalina Island Conservancy Half Marathon will be run on the same day, November 8.
 

 



Conservation & Education Symposiu
Friday, November 14

 



Our Nation's Symbol - The re-establishment of the bald eagle on Catalina is one of the Island's great wildlife success stories. 

 FROM THE  PRESIDENT & CEO 

 

Five bald eagle chicks are in the process of leaving their Catalina Island parents with empty-nest syndrome, thanks to the efforts of the Institute for Wildlife Studies (IWS) and the Catalina Island Conservancy. DDT poisoning had decimated the bald eagle from California's Channel Islands until IWS and the Conservancy partnered to bring them back to Catalina in 1980. They have been nesting on Catalina unaided since 2007.

 
The wildlife on the Island is part of what makes Catalina so special and unique. To have an eagle soar overhead while you're hiking on a trail is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the many people who made possible the return of these majestic birds to Catalina. It's a truly memorable experience that reminds us of the importance of this work.

 

Sincerely,
Ann M. Muscat, Ph.D., President and CEO
Painting the Island - Plein air artists in the October show include Brian Stewart, here painting "Over Ben Weston."

 WILD SIDE SALON  ANTICIPATES
 OCTOBER EVENT  
  
Catalina Island Conservancy art aficionados and others recently enjoyed the Catalina: The Wild Side Solo Salon with plein air master John Budicin at Castillo del Mar. "John is a great example of the high quality of the artists and their artworks that our guests will see on Sunday, October 26, in the fourth annual Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show & Sale at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club," said Conservancy President and CEO Ann M. Muscat, Ph.D. Budicin will be among 10 plein air masters participating. They include Brian Stewart, Bye Bitney, John Cosby, and Kate Starling.
Volunteers - The husband-and-wife team of Richard and Paris Rebl have volunteered for the Conservancy since 2008.

VOLUNTEERS EXTRAORDINAIRE


In a couple weeks our volunteers will be honored for their tremendous service and assistance with helping the Conservancy fulfill it's mission to protect and restore Catalina's wildlands at the annual reception held in the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden. 
 
Volunteering for the Conservancy is a great hands-on way to contribute to the protection and restoration of Catalina Island's wildlands. Individuals, groups and corporate volunteers are integral contributors to Conservancy operations. The talents and skills of the volunteer are matched with projects that best satisfy theirinterests and fulfill the Conservancy's mission. Become a volunteer by calling 310-510-2595, ext. 112.  
Hikers at Silver Peak
Staying Safe - Follow the safe wildfire guidelines when out in Catalina's wildlands.

WHEN IT'S HOT, PLAY IT COOL

Catalina Island is experiencing its second drought year in a row, and the possibility of wildfires is very real. Among the tips to keep the Island safe, are: Smoke in designated areas, never smoke while you're hiking or in your car while out in the interior and keep campfires in designated fire rings. Also, pay attention to "Red Flag" alerts. 
Hiking Catalina - The Island's undulating terrain can be challenging, but the Little Harbor hike is comfortably paced for all hikers.

SUMMER HIKE TO LITTLE HARBOR


Join a group of hikers on Saturday, July 26, on a scenic 5-mile hike along the ridge route to Little Harbor from Two Harbors. The day includes a beach barbecue lunch with beverages. Conservancy staff will talk about current Island environmental projects. Then, after an afternoon of fun and companionship, everyone boards the bus for the quick trip back to Two Harbors. Organized by the Conservancy's support group the Marineros. Register now! 
Hefty Donation - The Conservancy donated $9,218 to the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. Avalon Harbor Underwater Cleanup Chair Jill Boivin presented the check to Hyperbaric Chamber Director Karl Huggins.

FRONT-PAGE NEWS


The Conservancy's front-page coverage continued after outstanding newspaper articles in the last six months highlighted the Catalina Island fox as well as the Island bison herd. The Sunday, May 25, cover of the Los Angeles Times Travel section, headlined "Beyond Avalon: Meet Catalina's Other Half - Rugged and Unspoiled," followed a Jeep� Eco Tour and cited the wonders of the Island's wildlands.
BYC Gift - Presenting the check to Conservancy President Ann M. Muscat, Ph.D., are Doug West, far left, and,  center to right, Glenn Highland, Gary Davidson and Mike Toegre.

GENEROUS GIFT
FROM BALBOA YC
 
The Balboa Yacht Club recently donated a check in the amount of $60,225 to the Catalina Island Conservancy. It was the BYC's largest donation ever to the Conservancy. BYC Commodore Glenn Highland, Vice Commodore Gary Davidson and White's Cove Mayor Mike Toerge presented the check to Conservancy President Ann M. Muscat, Ph.D. 

CATALINA'S HUMMERS

Three hummingbird species - Anna's, Allen's and Channel Island Allen's - all reside on Catalina Island and own a quality to inspire envy: a voracious sweet tooth, er, beak, as nature's premium nectar consumers, and yet stomachs the size of a pencil erasers. The Conservancy's Isla Earth Radio Series offers a unique look at nature's colorful hummers, who have been flitting in and out of the island California fuchsia.
 
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