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C ALENDARY our guide to gettingEDUCATION OFFERINGSJan. 3, The HIKE8:00 a.m. Hermit Gulch loop. Focus will beon the rare, native, and endemic plants ofthe island.Reservations must be made by Dec 27.Jan. 14, Evening Nature Program7:00 p.m. “Tales of Whales” Find out about local cetaceansand their habits.Metropole Conference Room.Feb. 7, The HIKE8:00 a.m. From oak woodland restoration sites in MiddleCanyon to the deep shade of mature oak trees in BulrushCanyon. Reservations must be made by Jan 31.Feb. 11, Evening Nature Program7:00 p.m. "Turtle Hurdles” Come learn about the lifecycles and lifestyles of these ancient animals.Metropole Conference Room.March 6, The HIKE8:00 a.m. Cottonwood Canyon in spring. Wildlife abounds.The canyon is home to numerous archeological sites.Reservations must be made by Feb. 28.March 10, Evening Nature Program7:00 p.m. "Seafood Salad” Early humans on the islanddepended on the ocean for most of their food. Today, westill appreciate the bounty of the sea. This programincludes tasty opportunities!Metropole Conference Room.Want to join in on an education program? Contact the EducationDepartment (310) 510-0954 or education@catalinaconservancy.orgVOLUNTEER HAPPENINGSVolunteer VacationsVolunteer Vacations are an excitingchange of pace from the usual vacation.Your experience will serve as an excellentopportunity to learn about the unique ecology of SantaCatalina Island, give back to the environment, and havesome fun at the same time.May 10-14, 2004May 24-28, 2004June 7-11, 2004June 21-25, 2004Island Fires ResearchThe Ecological Restoration Department is looking for avolunteer who loves island history, enjoys organizing factsand catches interesting details. The volunteer will work outof the Catalina Island Museum to hunt through islandnewspapers from 1936 to present, for any storiesreferencing wild fires on Catalina Island. This project affordsflexibility, any day or time the Museum is open.Save our SeedsSeed Seekers are gaining on us! Train on the varioustechniques needed for seed processing and help us to stayahead of the Seed Seekers. Learn the different types ofisland seeds and how they are propagated. Join us for a rideout to the James H. Ackerman Native Plant Nursery whereMike will train you on the various seed processingtechniques.Follow a Catalina Feral Cat PathLearn more about the island feral cat situation. Twentypaths have been selected and marked to collect data.This information will increase our knowledge in thehabits of the feral cat population. Follow their trailsthrough different parts of the island as you "treasurehunt" areas that range 3/4 to 1 1/2 miles each. Darceewill train and help you to understand the importance ofrecording data from what they leave behind.Thank you for your continued support of the CatalinYou may send your tax deductible year end contribution in th1 0Catalina Island Conservancy
Featuring . .involved on C atalinaGPS Mapping OpportunityParticipate in a hands-on, field class to learn how to use ourTrimble Explorer GPS units. Then travel around the islandmapping utility poles or non-native tree species in theMiddle Canyon watershed area. Volunteers should enjoyhiking and be able to hike over rigorous terrain. Vehicle andtraining are provided. Let us know your schedule.Would you like more information about these and othervolunteer opportunitites with the Catalina Island Conservancy?Call Director of Volunteer Services Kathy King at (310) 510-2595,ext. 102 or email volunteers@catalinaconservancy.orgJoin us as we explore the island by foot onthe first Saturday each month. Sign up forthe HIKE by calling (310) 510-0954.SPECIAL EVENTSJanuary 1 - 17,Christmas Tree RecyclingHelp stop erosion on Catalina Island.Bring your Christmas tree to the parkinglot at Wilcox Nursery to be recycled.Please be sure to remove all stands,ornaments and tinsel. Flocked trees cannot be accepted.February 21, 24th Annual Avalon Harbor UnderwaterCleanup Anticipating 500 divers to clean Avalon Bay (a oncea year diving advantage). For more information, go towww.ccd.org or call Jill Boivin (310) 510-2595 x 123.April 3, Catalina Island Conservancy BallOur largest fund-raiser of the year. This year’s black-tie eventis hosted by Balboa Yacht Club. For more information pleasesee the back page of this issue.You can help prevent erosion on the islandby recycling your Christmas tree.April 23, Earth Day9 a.m. - 3 p.m. It's an Earth Day Celebration at the newlyrefurbished Nature Center at Catalina's Airport-in-the-Sky!So, get on the bus and head on out to the hills for a specialday of extra-fun environmental activities! Round triptransportation from Avalon will be provided all day. Call(310) 510-0954 for additional information.Island Conservancy.e enclosed envelope.Help researchers collect data on the feralcat populations in the interior.Conservancy Times
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