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Catalina: The Wild Side ARTISTS CAPTURE ISLAND’S CONSERVATION PAGE 2 Message from the President

e are by nature storytellers. We tell each plein air painters, who are capturing the Island’s other about our work, our families, our Conservancy-led restoration in their art, this issue Wdreams and our aspirations. tells some of their Catalina stories. We invite you to see how the artists tell their own stories through Most of us who know and love the Island have their paintings at Catalina: The Wild Side Art our own Catalina story. Like most, my Catalina Show & Sale on October 26 in Balboa. story starts with boarding a boat, where I begin to relax as my mind’s eye quickens. It is always the In this issue, we also describe how we are creating beginning of an adventure, the leaving behind of the future of the Conservancy with Imagine one world and the embracing of another. Catalina, a long-range strategic vision and master plan. Developed over several years of study and When I first came to the Island as a marine planning, Imagine Catalina serves as a blueprint ecology graduate student, Catalina provided life- for the future of the Conservancy. It aspires to changing experiences as I was both challenged use the good work, resources and success of the and rewarded in many ways: physically with a past 42 years to serve as a sustainable model for rigorous underwater field research program; conservation in a lived landscape. intellectually with my course work, research Conservancy Times is a and teaching responsibilities; and, perhaps most We’re also recounting our work over the past year biannual publication of the importantly, emotionally as I was lucky enough in a new and more engaging Annual Report. For Catalina Island Conservancy, a to meet my life partner, Jack, and begin my the first time ever, we included the Annual Report 501c(3) nonprofit organization leadership journey as the Director of the Wrigley in the Conservancy Times so that it will reach far established in 1972 to protect Marine Science Center. more readers than in the past, and we are using and restore Catalina Island for infographics to convey our accomplishments. Like many of you, I have had many adventures present and future generations and created fond memories with family, As always, you are an integral part of the to experience and enjoy. friends and colleagues on Catalina Island. For Conservancy’s past and its future. Your support is generations, Catalina has inspired artists, writers, essential to the important mission we share on the One of California’s oldest private scientists, adventurers and explorers. So join me Island we all love. Once again, thank you for your land trusts, the Conservancy as we are inspired by the many stories in this issue dedication and your passion for Catalina Island protects the magnificent natural of Conservancy Times. and the Conservancy. Please let us know how you and cultural heritage of Santa think we’re doing. Catalina Island, stewarding From the important work of the Conservancy’s dedicated wildlife biologists, whose innovative approximately 42,000 acres of bison management is protecting the herd and Ann M. Muscat, PhD land and 62 miles of rugged the Island, to the awe-inspiring works created by President and CEO shoreline. Twenty miles from the mainland, Catalina Island is home to more than 60 plant and animal species found nowhere else in the world. BENEFACTORS EMERITUS CONTACT US Conservancy Times is printed Paxson H. Offield, Chair Rose Ellen Gardner P.O. Box 2739, Avalon, CA 90704 on Endeavour gloss, which is The Conservancy operates Anthony F. Michaels, PhD Robert Thorne, PhD 310-510-2595 Forest Stewardship Council- the Airport in the Sky, Wrigley Maria Pellegrini, PhD 330 Golden Shore, Suite 170 compliant and made from 30% EXECUTIVE TEAM post-consumer recycled fiber Memorial & Botanic Garden, Alison Wrigley Rusack Long Beach, CA 90802 Ann M. Muscat, PhD 562-437-8555 and is chlorine free. Endeavour two nature centers and BOARD OF DIRECTORS President and CEO catalinaconservancy.org is produced following the quality campgrounds. It provides John P. Cotton, Chair Joe Kalla islaearth.org and environmental management standards set forth by the Stephen Chazen, PhD, Vice Chair Chief Operating Officer 50 miles of biking and nearly International Organization for Victoria Seaver Dean, Past Chair Larry L. Lloyd EDITORS Chief Finance & Business Bob Reid Standardization via a “clean” mill 150 miles of hiking opportunities Ann M. Muscat, PhD, President Development Officer with a sustainability charter. within its road and trail system. and CEO Laura Mecoy Norris Bishton John J. Mack Printed using soy-based inks. Chief Conservation & GRAPHIC DESIGN Robert Breech For additional information, Education Officer Robin Weisz Design Gordon T. Frost, Jr. please visit Bob Reid Henry Hilty Chief Development & FOLLOW US ON: catalinaconservancy.org Kellie Johnson Communications Officer Marie Knowles Lisa Moss Roger Lang Director, Human Resources

George Pla COVER PHOTO: JACK BALDELLI Geoffrey Claflin Rusack CONTENTS FEATURES

Catalina: The Wild Side Join us on October 26 to see how 10 talented plein air painters have captured the Island’s magnificent natural heritage in works of art. PAGE2

Imagine Catalina Building on the Conservancy’s work, this long-term strategic vision and master plan imagines how the organization can evolve to best serve the Island and the broader community. PAGE6

Protecting the Herd Having proven the Conservancy’s leading-edge bison contraception program can prevent births, biologists are now testing to see if they can reverse its effects to sustain the herd. PAGE12 Special Insert DEPARTMENTS Our 2013 Annual Report highlights the Conservancy’s accomplishments during the past year. NATURE’S NOTEBOOK Restoring Catalina’s Native Habitats 14

VOLUNTEERS A Life of Giving 16

EDUCATION BECOME A CONSERVANCY MEMBER Keck Foundation Launches NatureWorks Program 17 Not a member of the Catalina Island Conservancy? CONSERVANCY CELEBRATION Don’t miss out on the opportunities and adventure. Preparations Begin for the 20th Annual Ball 18 Join today! Leaving a Legacy to Catalina 10 Help us to preserve this great natural resource. Donor Honor Roll 11 Go to: catalinaconservancy.org or call 562-437-8555 ext. 224 Conservancy Calendar 20 PHOTOS: JACK BALDELLI, LAURA MECOY Catalina: The Wild Side Artists Capture Island’s Conservation

From depicting waves crashing on a secluded beach to a quiet scene of dappled hillsides, the collection of plein air paintings displayed at the Conservancy’s May 17th Catalina: The Wild Side Solo Salon encompassed the breadth and beauty of the Island’s wildlands.

hey were the work of one artist, John Budicin, a master of the plein air style who has been traveling from his San Bernardino home to Catalina to paint for more than 15 years. The soft-spoken painter told guests attending the salon in Avalon that TCatalina has cast its spell on him. “After 15 years, you think you don’t want to go back to Catalina,” Budicin said. “But I love Catalina. It keeps drawing me back here.” Catalina’s appeal to Budicin is apparent in both his art and his participation in Catalina art shows over the past 15 years. He will be back on October 26 as one of ten featured artists presenting their work at the Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show & Sale at Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Now in its fourth year, this is the first year the show will be held on the mainland. In addition to Budicin, the show will highlight new Catalina Island works of nationally-renowned plein air artists Kenn Backhaus, Bye Bitney, John Cosby, Andy Evansen, Kim Lordier, Joe Plein air painter Paquet, Jesse Powell, Matt Smith, and Kate Starling. John Budicin Plein air, a French term which means “in the open air,” is painting nature while being in explains his art to nature. The artists participating in Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show & Sale are providing a rare the Conservancy’s and beautiful portrait of the Conservancy’s protection and restoration of the Island. guests at the May 17 Salon. “This is an exceptional opportunity to preserve a rich visual history of the Island’s con- servation for this generation and future generations to enjoy,” said Ann M. Muscat, PhD, the Conservancy’s president and CEO. “We are fortunate to have such nationally acclaimed artists participating in our annual Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show & Sale.” In a unique use of art for conservation’s sake, proceeds from the sales of the artworks ben- efit the Conservancy, including establishing a permanent collection of plein air art that docu- ments the organization’s conservation efforts and progress in habitat restoration. Many of the PHOTOS: JACK BALDELLI, LAURA MECOY

2 CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY Catalina: The The Wild Side CONSERVANCY TIMES FALL 2014 “This is an exceptional“This opportunityrich a to preserve visual history of history visual Island’s the conservation for this Ann M.Muscat,PhD generation and future generations to enjoy.” Conservancy’s presidentandCEO when onewhen appeared just to intime of become part his painting. Wild Side, document Island’s the restoration and its firsthand. experience wildlife provide transportation to wildlands, where the artists the can accurately unique access to Island. the and Conservancy its Thevolunteers For gives also them artists, partnership the the with Conservancy the PORTRAYING THEWILDLANDS&WILDLIFE grandeur and intimate nooks for over 100years.” slice of inher California natural finery,where haveartists captured her opportunity to paint protected the lands of Island this is an honor—a for first the timelast year to createpastel her plein said air art, “the Island,”the said. she were fit aperfect for painterme as a someoneand as whocares about in her own “small way.” southern Utah, her as art an sees opportunity to help advance conservation our greatest assets,our national park system.” Yosemite and Yellowstone early inthe 1900s“helped give to birth one of He pointed out that landscape artist Thomas Moran’spaintings of attention to environmentally sensitive areas like Santa Catalina Island.” of Plein the Air Painters of said America, his participation “can bring contribute to conservation as well. Matt Smith, asignature member For artists, the Catalina: The Wild Side gives an them opportunity to CONTRIBUTING TOCONSERVATION Conservancy’sin the Nature Center inAvalon Canyon. paintings acquired during previous shows are on display for public the Andy Evansen, first the watercolorist participateto inCatalina: The Kim Lordier, Californian anorthern came who to Catalina “Catalina: The Wild Side and Catalina the Island Conservancy Kate Starling, an oil painter lives who and works canyons inthe of enjoyed abrief encounter with elusive the Catalina Island fox 3

PHOTOS: JACK BALDELLI Catalina: The Wild Side continued from page 3

Evansen said he had left one area of the Island and their efforts to preserve it for Paquet avoided eye contact and stood the canvas blank, planning to finish it last future generations. Combining two of my very still—as he had been told to do. because it was a simple rock formation. Then, passions, art and environmental conser- Within minutes, the encounter was over, the fox wandered into the scene in front of vation, makes Catalina: The Wild Side my and Paquet returned to his painting. But those rocks. If he had painted the rocks ear- favorite exhibition of the year.” he has never forgotten this face-to-face lier, he said he would not have been able to Joe Paquet, who also lives in Minnesota, encounter with the shaggy behemoth. include the fox because watercolor does not recently had his first close encounter with one The artist has been painting Catalina allow for painting over an area. of Catalina’s iconic bison. The award-winning since 1997, and he has seen significant “The Island is such a special place and painter said he was so absorbed in his paint- changes in the landscape and the wildlife. trying to capture its beauty in a painting ing that he did not realize a bison had come “The Conservancy has done really is a challenge that I find very rewarding,” within a few feet of him—until he heard amazing things,” he said. “The Island has been the Minnesotan said. “I’m inspired by how the massive animal snorting and pawing really lucky to have the Conservancy here.” many people truly care about the legacy of the ground.

THE ARTISTS

Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show BYE BITNEY JOHN COSBY ANDY EVANSEN & Sale will feature works by Somers, MT San Clemente, CA Vermillion, MN the following plein air artists:  Fourth generation Montanan  Native of Southern California,  Largely self-taught watercolorist worked with the White  Largely self-taught painter with a with paintings featured in House as a communications keen draftsman’s eye American Artist Watercolor, KENN BACKHAUS advance man from the Nixon International Artist and American Robesonia, PA  Catalina: The Wild Side Featured administration through the Ford Art Collector magazines Artist in 2011 and 2013 administration  Grew up on the family farm in  Signature Member of the Plein Wisconsin and love of nature is  Founding Member of the Air Painters of America and the catalyst for his art JOHN BUDICIN Laguna Plein Air Painters Past President of the Minnesota San Bernardino, CA  Signature Member of the Oil Association, Signature Member Watercolor Society  of the California Art Club and Painters of America and the Born in Italy, moved to Southern  Catalina: The Wild Side Featured a founder of the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painters of America; California at age 11, former Artist since 2012 President of the Plein Air Painters freelance illustrator Plein Air Painting Invitational held at the Laguna Art Museum of America from 2000 to 2001  Signature Member of the Plein  Catalina: The Wild Side Featured Air Painters of America; President  Catalina: The Wild Side Artist since 2011 of the Plein Air Painters of Featured Artist since 2011 America from 2005 to 2007  Catalina: The Wild Side Featured Artist since 2011 4 CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY JOIN US! Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show & Sale

DATE: Sunday, October 26

TIME: 1:30–3:00 p.m. VIP Preview Reception 3:00–5:30 p.m. Show & Sale

PLACE: Newport Harbor Yacht Club 720 West Bay Avenue Balboa, CA 92661

TICKETS:  VIP Reception & Show $140 Conservancy Members $150 General Admission

Art Show Only $40 Conservancy Members $50 General Admission

REGISTRATION:  catalinaconservancy.org 562-437-8555 ext. 239

New this year

 New Location—Newport Harbor Yacht Club   VIP Preview with artists and an exclusive opportunity to purchase artists-selected works before the show

KIM LORDIER JOE PAQUET Impressionist Society, Signature  Catalina: The Wild Side Featured San Francisco, CA Saint Paul, MN Member of the California Art Artist since 2011 Club and the Laguna Plein Air  Native of San Francisco and  Graduate of the School of Painters Association graduate of the Academy of Art Fine Arts in New York KATE STARLING  New Catalina: The Wild Side Rockville, UT University  Signature Member of the Plein Artist  Artist Member of the California Air Painters of America and the  Geologist turned award-winning Art Club, Signature Member Salmagundi Club, Out-of-State oil painter of the Laguna Plein Air Artist Member of the California MATT SMITH  Member of the Plein Air Painters Painters Association and the Art Club Scottsdale, AZ of America Pastel Society of America and  Bor  Catalina: The Wild Side Featured  n in Missouri, moved to  New Catalina: The Wild Side Distinguished Pastelist in the Artist since 2011 Arizona and later lived in France Artist Pastel Society of the West Coast and Switzerland  Catalina: The Wild Side Featured JESSE POWELL  Inspired by the landscapes of the Artist since 2013 Pacific Grove, CA American West and has been painting Catalina for more than  Third generation artist, son of 20 years artist John Powell  Signature Member of the  Artist Member of the Oil Painters Plein Air Painters of America of America and the American PHOTOS: JACK BALDELLI

CONSERVANCY TIMES FALL 2014 5 IMAGINE CATALINA

A STRATEGIC VISION AND MASTER PLAN

6 IMAGINE CATALINA is the Catalina Island Conservancy’s long-range strategic vision and master plan. Developed over several years with expert guidance and a wide-range of feedback from Island residents, partners and others, Imagine Catalina builds on the Conservancy’s work of the past 42 years. It imagines how the organization can evolve and advance its expertise, experience and CATALINA resources to serve the Island and a greater good beyond its shores through the following four goals:

Protect and restore Catalina Island by modeling SCIENCE-BASED CONSERVATION 1 in a lived landscape As steward for nearly 90% of Catalina, the Conservancy has made remarkable progress in protecting and restoring the land under its stewardship. Its staff—in partnership with some of the world’s most dedicated and able scientists, conservation managers and volunteers—has identified the most significant threats to Catalina’s plants and animals and worked diligently to address and eliminate them. “We have brought the endangered and endemic Catalina Island fox back from the brink of extinction, helped to reintroduce bald eagles to the skies above Catalina and removed thousands of invasive plants that were choking out native Island chaparral populations,” said Ann M. Muscat, PhD, the Conservancy’s president and CEO. “All of this work has been done in the context of a lived landscape—from thousands of years ago when up to 4,000 Tongva Native Americans lived on the land to today when 4,000 residents live on the Island and almost a million visit each year.” But much more remains to be accomplished, and Imagine Catalina provides the roadmap for addressing the A STRATEGIC VISION AND MASTER PLAN challenges ahead—from climate change to managing the urban-wildland interface and sharing these best practices and lessons learned with other organizations and conservation managers.

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PHOTOS: JACK BALDELLI CONSERVANCY TIMES FALL 2014 Train today’s and 2 tomorrow’s stewards of the natural world through LIFELONG LEARNING EXPERIENCES

The Conservancy is focused on the present and the future, arming visitors and residents with knowledge about the Island’s ecology and natural history through its Naturalist Training program, nature centers, trained naturalists and the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden. The Conservancy launched the Mobile Nature Station in 2012 as its first Imagine Catalina initiative to reach more people in different locations on the Island. Staffed by naturalists, this movable outpost features interactive displays and information on Catalina’s unique plants, animals and conservation programs. The Conservancy also has initiated NatureWorks (See story on page 17), a K-12 career track program in Mobile Nature Station ecotourism in partnership with the Avalon schools that will prepare the next generation of Island stewards. And it is moving forward with a proposed project to turn the historic Eagle’s Nest Lodge into an interpretive and educational hub for hikers and visitors to Catalina’s wildlands. Connect people to the land and Imagine Catalina creates a framework for nature- based education for people of all ages and all stages of sea through NATURE-BASED understanding to learn about the natural world and 3 RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES island ecologies. Hiking, biking, camping and other recreational opportunities in Catalina’s wildlands provide a vital connection to nature. From the Island’s quiet coves to its stunning ridge-top vistas, the sights, sounds and experiences inspire and create understanding for the long-term protection and restoration of one of the world’s great living laboratories. Imagine Catalina envisions ways to make these experiences more accessible and more meaningful, ranging from improved campgrounds along the Trans-Catalina Trail to the Trailhead, a new portal for visiting the wildlands. The Trailhead will be located at the site of Avalon’s former Catherine Hotel. It will be designed to inform and educate the public about Catalina’s ecological treasures, its important conservation programs and the opportunities to explore the Island’s wildlands. PHOTOS: JACK BALDELLI, ALEXA JOHNSON

8 CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY “Through IMAGINE CATALINA, the Conservancy has articulated its vision for a future that will demonstrate that lifelong learning, enriched experiences in nature and science-based conservation can come together to protect and enhance the beauty and ecological health of our environment.” Ann M. Muscat, PhD Conservancy’s president and CEO

MODEL SUSTAINABILITY 4 in facilities, operations and finances so that the long-term protection and enjoyment of Catalina Artist’s rendering of the proposed Trailhead in Avalon is ensured

The Conservancy’s sustainability as an IMAGINING the Future organization is based on its entrepreneurial spirit and unique business model. It has The Catalina Island Conservancy launched a comprehensive strategic strengthened and expanded its financial base planning process several years ago in which it: through its fundraising and the growth of its income-producing activities, such as its Jeep® ▶▶Engaged some of the nation’s leading experts in land Eco Tours. Due to its unique financial model, management and sustainable design 100% of charitable giving goes directly to support programs in conservation, education ▶▶Convened a wide range of people, including Island residents and recreation. and partners and other nonprofit organizations The Conservancy is also modeling sustainability in its programs and facilities. The ▶▶Developed Imagine Catalina, a long-range strategic vision Trailhead will be Avalon’s first LEED certified and master plan, to guide the future of the Conservancy building. It has conducted sustainability assessments of camps and coves, and it has implemented changes to conserve energy and water in its facilities. With Imagine Catalina, modeling sustainability and achieving the other goals in the strategic vision and master plan will continue to be the guiding forces in charting the Conservancy’s course in future years. “Imagine Catalina is about California as it once was, and California as it can be,” said Muscat. “Catalina is at the leading edge of a grand experiment to demonstrate how people and nature can thrive together and create a model for ecological and economic sustainability. We urge you to join us in realizing this vision of a healthier future for Catalina Island and the world by enabling nature and people to thrive together.” Artist’s rendering of the proposed Eagle’s Nest Lodge at Middle Ranch

CONSERVANCY TIMES FALL 2014 9 LegacyCREATE A CATALINA ISLAND HOW TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

he late Carroll L. Grace made a very generous Gift, estate and legacy planning is an extraordinarily flexible and simple Tdonation to the Catalina Island Conservancy as way to meet your philanthropic goals. It may also provide tax advantages part of her estate plan. She designated the Conservancy for you or your heirs. Please consult a financial advisor to determine your to receive a share of the funds remaining in her IRA individual tax benefits. There are many ways to designate a share of your account after her passing. estate to the Conservancy, including: Designating the Conservancy as an IRA benefi- Designating a gift to the Conservancy in your will. This allows ciary is a quick and easy way to make a bequest. Many you to support its work without parting with assets today. It is simple to times people have sufficient retirement income from set up, the amount can be changed at any time and the donation could other sources and IRAs are not tapped and continue provide estate tax relief. to grow. If circumstances change, beneficiaries can be easily changed and having the Conservancy as a Designating a portion of your retirement plan assets or life beneficiary does not prevent the use of the IRA during insurance to benefit the Conservancy. The advantages of this approach the donor’s lifetime. include: you can leave other, less-taxed assets to your family and you can “Carrol Grace loved Catalina and, like many others, change your mind at any time. left a living legacy by designating the Conservancy Donating stock, savings bonds, real estate or other holdings to receive a portion of her estate,” said Bob Reid, the to the Conservancy. There may be tax benefits, depending on the size of Conservancy’s chief development and communications your estate. officer. “By remembering the Conservancy in their estate plans, these generous donors have helped restore and Setting up a charitable remainder trust in which you can receive protect Catalina. In this way, anyone who loves Catalina income each year for the rest of your life from the assets—cash, stock can leave an enduring legacy for their children and or real estate—you give to the remainder trust. After your lifetime, the future generations to enjoy. After all, what better legacy remaining balance of your gift supports the Conservancy’s mission. than knowing you are securing the future of the Island Arranging a charitable gift annuity in which the Conservancy we all treasure?” makes fixed annual payments to you, or someone you name, for life. Payments are based on your age on the date of the gift. After your lifetime, the remaining balance of your gift supports the Conservancy. “Carrol Grace loved Catalina Some advantages to this approach include a partial charitable deduction and, like many others, left a when you itemize, payments for life (starting now or deferred) and capital living legacy by designating the gains income reportable over your life expectancy. Conservancy to receive a portion The Conservancy will work with your advisor to help develop the best plan that works for you. For more information, please call Bob Reid at of her estate.” 562-437-8555 ext. 228.

Leave your own lasting memory on Catalina Remember the Conservancy in your estate plans. Call 562-437-8555 ext. 228

10 CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY 2013 ANNUAL REPORT  HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

(Conservancy Ball auction purchases and auction donations and Catalina: The Wild Side art purchases not included) January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013

$250,000 and Above Ryan Family Charitable Ruth Caryl Blair Rob and Diane Jarvi Foundation Geoffrey Claflin and Philip and Maureen Ramer Mutual of America Alison Wrigley Rusack Jack and Shirley Herron Jonathan Weiner and $5,000 – $9,999 Diane Silvers Steve and Pat Chazen Tony and Claire Michaels Hank and Diane Hilty Jim and Sally McClure Bob Reid $100,000 – $249,999 Lynne Brickner and BBJ Linen Jerry Gallard Scott and Tammie Stuart Blanny Avalon Hagenah Steve and Amanda Calhoun Mike and Gloria Sullivan Doug and Audrey Bombard James H. Ackerman Family Geraldine Knatz and the Evalyn M. Bauer Andy and Gaye Saxon Tim and Sheila Collins Willis and Judith Longyear Foundation Todd and Kathy Hallenbeck James and Diane Connelly Southern California Edison Gary and Sandy Hill Jeanne Frost $50,000 – $99,999 Jack and Kingsley Croul Douglas West and Gary Gray Victoria and Dorn Dean Mary Lou Jefferson Irene Ziebarth Caroline and Michael Hackman Natural Resources David and Pat Lamb Ron and Cheryl Roberts Conservation Service Howard Higholt John and Barbara Anglin Gretchen and Jim Simpson Debi and Norris Bishton In Defense of Animals Capital Guardian Trust Bruce and Barbara Goldreyer Anonymous Paulie Jenkins and Ted Carlsson Company Rusty and Mary Lynn Turner Offield Family Foundation Jim Johnson Connolly-Pacific Co. Steven Myles and Lisa and Steve McLennan Elliott Family Foundation Cecilia Samartin $25,000 – $49,999 William and Kathleen Mudd Jared Ficker Bill and Judy Banning Maria Pellegrini Jim and Dorothea Park Gardner Grout Foundation Jonathan and Marie Boggs Paxson H. and Susan Offield Anonymous Ted and Joyce Griffith Sue and Stephen Chandler Helen Rich Richard Sahroian Hexberg Family Foundation Marian Cormie Phil and Susan Hagenah Donald Schoellerman John W. Carson Foundation John and Julie Dixon National Fish and Wildlife Richard and Elizabeth Steele Melissa and Trevor Foundation Doug and Judy Levi Fund Fetter Family Fund of the John and Cindy Cotton Frank and Joann Randall Shaun and Katy Tucker Dallas Foundation Norris Foundation San Diego Yacht Club Pamela Turbeville John Ganahl Roger Lang Laura and Carlton Seaver Bob Voit Frank and Lonnie Gialketsis Bob and Mai Breech Toyota Motors Sales, U.S.A., Tod and Linda White Sue Huston Harold McAlister Inc. Richard Woodward Dick and Alison Johnston Charitable Foundation $2,500 – $4,999 Mike Kilbride Edison International $1,000 – $2,499 Ali DeGray Todd Marshall Ken and Robin Scheiderman $10,000 – $24,999 Patricia and William Hagenah Mike and Antonia Massie Basil and Judith Witt Boone Family Foundation Steve and Deborah Ginder Patrick and Mari McAlister Ann Muscat and Jack Baldelli Richard and Marie Knowles Steve and Stephanie Hathaway Muench Workshops Jaynee and Robert Eitel Jim and Vicki Warmington Terry and Paulette Chapman Ann Mullins Drew and Jane Lanza Galkos Corporation Catalina Island Yacht Club Jed Petrick Foundation Little Garden Club of Randy and K.C. Boelsems Newport Beach Shaun Rance and Alexis Kristi Clarkson Poledouris John Hagenah Family Fund The Lighter Side Nelson and Mimi Jones David and Kathleen Renton U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Anthony and Michelle Salcido Lisa and Bruce Gelker Hudson Saffell C.M. and Edna Peyton Cotton Julia Banning Foundation Gary and Kellie Johnson Ann and David Scheppers Santa Barbara Equine Practice Bob and Mary Longpre Alex and Janet Boggs Kokki and Hazel Shindo Robert Woolley Earl B. Gilmore Foundation Tom and Gerda Sparks Charlie and Ellen Steinmetz Jeanne Beesley and G.T. and Shannon Frost Trent and Linda Anderson Andrew Tao Deanna Stone-Human Beyster Family Foundation Martin and Bernardine Curtin Guided Discoveries Graham Tingler Erickson Family Charitable Sylvia Jarvi Los Caballeros Western Exterminator Foundation Company Kleiner Cohen Foundation Alan Glazer Stephen and Ann Hinchliffe Michael Wilkins Mrs. Dan Stuart Roger and Sarah Chrisman The Estate of Mary Muth Channel Islands Park Corix Utilities Gifts listed in order of amount George and Gail Pla Foundation Rick and Candace Emsiek Janice Rutherford Hinds

CONSERVANCY TIMES FALL 2014 11 Protecting the Herd and the Island BISON CONTRACEPTIVE PROGRAM ENTERS NEW PHASE

ildlife biologist Calvin Duncan walked slowly through the tall grass, Wdetermined not to startle the six bison gathered atop a small hill in Catalina Island’s wildlands. He searched for the identifying tags and familiar markings that would We need to ensure the female tell him which female bison were scheduled for a dose of contraceptives and which ones bison can produce calves to were not. “ Having proven the success of the Catalina Island Conservancy’s novel contraception sustain the herd on the Island program in preventing births to manage the size of the herd, the biologists are now test- and to gather the information ing to be certain that the effects of the contraceptive can be reversed by choosing not to needed to help guide other bison administer the contraceptive to a small number of female bison. They will then let nature management programs. We take its course. “We need to ensure the female bison can produce calves to sustain the herd on the are confident that female bison Island and to gather the information needed to help guide other bison management pro- that have been on the program grams,” said Duncan. “We are confident that female bison that have been on the program will again produce calves once will again produce calves once the vaccine antibodies subside, and our study will specifi- cally document how long that process will take.” the vaccine antibodies subside, and our study will specifically NEW PHASE IN BISON PROGRAM document how long that process The current study is the second phase in the contraception program the Conservancy launched in 2009. The goal of the program is to keep the Island’s bison population around will take. 150 to keep the herd healthy and ensure it doesn’t grow so large that it endangers the health of the Island. Wildlife biologists dart the female bison with porcine zona pellucida WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST CALVIN DUNCAN (PZP), a contraceptive that had proven effective for fertility control in zoos, wild horses, elephants and white tail deer. The Conservancy is the first to use the contraceptive in a ” wild bison herd. The bison were first brought to the Island in 1924 for a movie. Their numbers grew and, in recent years, more than two-thirds of the female bison delivered calves every year. With PZP, the calving rate dropped to 10.4% in the first year and 3.3% the following year. In 2013, just one calf was born. PHOTO: TYLER DVORAK

12 CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY “The success of the Conservancy’s bison contraception program demonstrates the innovative approaches our scientists undertake in fulfilling Bison management programs in our commitment to being responsible stewards of the land and the Island’s resources,” said Ann M. Muscat, PhD, the Conservancy’s president and CEO. Yellowstone National Park and “By proving the effectiveness of this humane approach to herd management, at Camp Pendleton in Southern this research will be a benefit to bison herds throughout the U.S. It also lays the groundwork for further contraceptive studies in other wild species.” California are watching the Bison management programs in Yellowstone National Park and at Camp Conservancy’s work to determine if Pendleton in Southern California are watching the Conservancy’s work to determine if the contraceptive program will help manage their herds. the contraceptive program will help Duncan, in conjunction with California State University, Fullerton, is manage their herds. planning to begin a third phase of the research later this year to monitor what, if any, effect the contraceptive has on the female bison’s reproductive cycles. With PZP, the females still ovulate. The contraceptive prevents pregnancy by working with the body to block the sperm from attaching to the egg. Duncan said he plans to monitor the female bison’s behavior and assess hormone levels in their feces to determine when they are ovulating. He’s seeking this information to help guide management programs on both Catalina and the mainland. “When the females are ovulating, bulls often forgo feeding and spend their time tending to receptive females and battling against rival bulls,” Duncan said. “Bison need to bulk up to survive in places, like Yellowstone, where food is scarce in the winter. A longer ovulation period prior to winter might leave the male bison under- nourished for those times of year when food is scarce.”

BISON NOW ON GPS Most recently, Conservancy biologists, along with a group of veterinarians, captured and briefly immobilized five bison cows in order to fit them with satellite linked global positioning system (GPS) collars. These collars will allow biologists to locate bison systematically in order to facilitate behavior monitoring and fecal sample collection. Location data also will be analyzed to determine activity levels, movement patterns and resource use. “The bison are a major attraction for the nearly 1 million tourists who visit Catalina Island, the Channel Island’s most popular destination, every year,” said Donna Harris, Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce marketing director. “We appreciate the Conservancy’s dedication to maintaining the herd and protecting the Island’s natural resources.” (Above) Calvin Duncan, Conservancy wildlife biologist, and Julie King, Conservancy director of conservation and wildlife management, identify the female bison scheduled for PZP. (Left) Duncan fits a GPS collar on a female bison. PHOTOS: LAURA MECOY, SCOTT WELDY PHOTOS: LAURA MECOY,

13 NATURE’S NOTEBOOK

Restoring Catalina’s Native Habitats A decade of accomplishments

he spindly stick lined with leaves Tdoesn’t look like much on the vast hillside on Catalina’s west end. But this stick and the others nearby are native plants that will grow and restore this part of the Island to its natural state, re-creating the habitat that supports Catalina’s native species. The hillside is one of the latest restoration projects in a comprehensive plant management effort called the Catalina Habitat Improvement and Restoration Program (CHIRP). This year, the Conservancy is cele- brating the 10-year anniversary of CHIRP’s intensive management of plant species. CHIRP can claim a decade of accomplish- ments because of the dedicated CHIRP crews and volunteers, who have been treating hill- sides, like this one, and other areas across the Island to remove or control invasive plants and planting native plants where needed. “The Conservancy has distinguished itself with its successful invasive plant pro- gram, earning recognition for its remark- able achievements in restoring native habitats,” John Mack, the Conservancy’s chief conservation and education officer, Volunteers and Conservancy staff help remove invasive plants from Catalina’s hillsides. said. “CHIRP is protecting the Island’s unique ecosystem from priority invasive greatest threats to biodiversity and to plants and ensuring the long-term con- islands everywhere. Scientists have identi- servation of species richness and habitat fied invasives as one of the leading causes integrity on Catalina, which along with the of species extinctions in island ecosystems. other Channel Islands, is one of the world’s In 2003, Conservancy staff initiated an biodiversity hot spots.” extensive survey and analysis of the threats from invasive plants on Catalina Island. INVASIVE PLANTS THREATEN More than 70 non-native species were BIODIVERSITY eventually targeted for removal or man- Decades of importing non-native plants agement based on the threat they posed to to feed grazing animals and to land- the Island’s ecosystems. With this critical scape homes have introduced hundreds information, the Conservancy began its of non-native plants to Catalina Island. intensive invasive plant management effort Some of these are considered “invasive” in 2004. plant species and are the focus of the With funding and volunteers from Conservancy’s management efforts, like several governmental programs and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), flax-leaf private foundations (see list in box), the broom (Genista linifolia) and Harding Conservancy has removed several species grass (Phalaris aquatica). altogether (e.g. yellow star thistle) and is Left unmanaged, these invaders close to eliminating several other spe- can overrun plant communities and cies (e.g. tamarisk, pampas grass). As the also deprive animals of the native plants Conservancy moves into its next decade on which they rely for food and shelter. of invasive plant work, it will be focusing The Catalina ironwood is one of the plant

PHOTOS: JACK BALDELLI, CINDY LAZARIS Invasive plants are considered one of the on reducing invasive plants to low levels in species found only on Catalina.

14 CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY Restoring Catalina’s Native Habitats

Two Harbors

Invasive flax-leaf broom plant

Airport in the Sky

Middle Ranch

Avalon

Yellow areas on map show parts of Catalina that have been treated for invasives.

areas mapped as still having large amounts to the Island’s endemic and native animals, of invasive plants. It will also be attempt- like the Catalina Island fox, Catalina quail Conservancy’s ing to eradicate additional highly invasive and many other species,” said Mack. “The Partners in Restoring plant species. Conservancy has had great partners work- ing with it to remove invasive plants, and Native Plants BANNER YEAR FOR INVASIVE we look forward to continued progress in REMOVAL this important program.” American Conservation This past year was a banner one for Experience CHIRP with 1,604 populations of invasive plants treated and more than 4,000 acres Natural Resources Conservation surveyed for new or previously removed Service Scientists have invasive plant populations. CHIRP crews U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and volunteers also surveyed and treated identified invasives invasive plants in a 400-foot wide corridor American Recovery and along 75 miles of roads in 2013. as one of the leading Reinvestment Act The Ackerman Native Plant Nursery The Seaver Institute at Middle Ranch also provides plant and causes of species seed material for re-vegetation of the extinctions in island The Wildlife Conservation Board Island. By eliminating and managing James H. Ackerman Family and invasive plant and animal species, the ecosystems. the Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation Conservancy has encouraged native spe- cies to grow and flourish. “Restoring native plant communities provides habitats that offer shelter and food

CONSERVANCY TIMES FALL 2014 15 VOLUNTEERS

A Life of Giving Conservancy remembers volunteer Steve Story

ith the Catalina Island Conservancy’s volunteers earning W50 cents in Explore Store credit for each hour worked, one of the organization’s most dedicated volunteers, the late Steve Story, joked that eventually he would work enough hours to buy one of the Conservancy’s Jeep® Eco Tour vehicles. Not quite. But his donated hours added up to almost two years of 40-hour work weeks. The Conservancy recognized Story’s In all, Story gave 1,671 hours unflagging and selfless dedication with a posthumous presentation to his widow, Mary, to volunteer services, 60 to at the Conservancy’s annual Volunteer Awards Celebration in June. Fittingly, the Volunteer the education department, Services Department presented Mary with its first and only Golden Jeep Recognition Award. 17 to development, 91 hours “Steve did just about everything you could possibly do as a volunteer,” said Lesly to facilities and 2,008 to Lieberman, the Conservancy’s individual vol- conservation for a total of unteer coordinator. Story passed away on January 18, 2014, in 3,847 volunteer hours. Scotts Valley, California, near Santa Cruz. He was 72. The posthumous presentation of the toy replica of the Jeep attached to a plaque is a small recognition of how often and enthu- siastically this retiree to Catalina had volunteered between 1998 and 2013 for the Conservancy. “Anyone who ever worked with him will tell you that he Interested in Volunteering? was one of the sweetest, nicest guys,” said Scott Dennis, the Conservancy’s director of visitor and volunteer services. “He is truly n Join us Thursday mornings at the James H. m i s s e d .” Ackerman Native Plant Nursery The Conservancy couldn’t do its job without the countless contributions of dedicated volunteers like Steve,” Lieberman said. n Sign up for the Windward Beach Clean-Up every “We all felt fortunate to have had the opportunity to know Steve and second Saturday of the month to present Mary with this honor. We thank Mary and the rest of his family for sharing Steve with us.” n T ake a Volunteer Vacation: Stay and volunteer on the Island

n Let us know about your group’s or organization’s availability to volunteer

n Of fer your administrative skills for our office work

n T ackle outdoor tasks ranging from trail maintenance to fence repair

n T ake our Naturalist Training to help educate Island visitors

n V isit the website, catalinaconservancy.org, or contact Lesly Lieberman, 310-510-2595 ext. 112, [email protected] to learn about even more opportunities

16 CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY EDUCATION Keck Foundation Grant to Launch NatureWorks Program

he W.M. Keck Foundation, one of the Tnation’s largest philanthropic organiza- tions, recently awarded a generous grant to the Catalina Island Conservancy to initiate NatureWorks, an innovative school program to serve Avalon students from kindergarten through 12th grade with hands-on learning about ecology and the environment. With the foundation’s $200,000 grant, NatureWorks will expand the Conservancy’s current kindergarten to middle school program into an integrated program that extends through the 12th grade. It will provide the critical scientific learning needed to excel in today’s demanding job market while enhancing regular curricula. NatureWorks will serve as a workforce development program by helping prepare the Avalon schools to connect strong aca- real world can help them accomplish even Catalina students for an ecotourism career demics to field experiences on Catalina and more in school and in life,” said Principal track, if they are interested in the Island’s build a model for how school systems and Gonzalez. “Expanding NatureWorks most important industry. conservation organizations can collaborate will enhance the school district’s Linked “We thank the W.M. Keck Foundation to expand environmental stewardship train- Learning philosophy, and we know that for its generous grant award to develop ing and Science, Technology, Engineering these types of programs will lead to higher the Conservancy’s NatureWorks pro- & Mathematics (STEM) education, with a graduation rates, increased college enroll- gram so that all of Avalon’s students can particular focus on underserved youth. ments and higher earning potential.” benefit from this innovative ecological “The Conservancy already plays a vital literacy and career track program,” said role in STEM learning for our students BRINGING SCIENCE TO LIFE Ann M. Muscat, PhD, the Conservancy’s through the Education Department’s NatureWorks uses the beauty of Catalina president and CEO. “This grant helps the partnership with our schools,” said Avalon Island to provide the experiences through Conservancy continue to fulfill its com- Schools Principal Angelica Gonzalez. “We which real, measurable academic and mitment to partnering with the Avalon are very pleased the W.M. Keck Foundation’s workforce skills will be acquired over the community to enrich the lives of its young generous gift will make it possible for all course of a student’s academic career. Its people and residents. Avalon students to continue to benefit from curriculum addresses the broad themes “Through NatureWorks, the NatureWorks in a more strategic format.” and stories necessary to understand what Conservancy’s trained naturalists and edu- it means to live in Southern California, cators will take students into the field, where ECOLOGICAL EDUCATION Mediterranean climates and the world. they can see firsthand how nature works and NatureWorks will pair customized por- “NatureWorks creates these experi- have those lifelong memories of discovery tions of the Conservancy’s environmental ences and these feelings by taking class- that will enrich their lives and prepare them education program with Avalon schools’ rooms into the Island landscapes, where for successful careers on and off the Island.” curricula to deliver a powerful set of teach- lessons on plant and animal biology, ing tools for all of Catalina’s students. By geology, physics, chemistry and statistics LINKED LEARNING creating this curriculum, then reviewing come alive for students,” said John Mack, The Avalon schools are part of the and refining it, the Conservancy will create the Conservancy’s chief conservation Long Beach School District, and the the model for school systems and conser- and education officer. “The partnership Conservancy’s NatureWorks program is vation organizations to work together to between the Avalon school teachers and a partnership with the district’s Linked augment both STEM and environmental the Conservancy’s naturalists gives us the Learning Program. Linked Learning is a stewardship learning. unique ability to provide these hands-on high school program designed to make “As we know at Long Beach Unified learning experiences that can educate learning exciting, challenging and relevant. School District, the opportunity for students our young people and help create future The W.M. Keck Foundation gift will to experience science through nature and conservationists who make a difference on make it possible for the Conservancy and see the relevance of their education in the Catalina and beyond.”

CONSERVANCY TIMES FALL 2014 17 20th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball Preparations Begin

ith a successful Conservancy Ball under wraps for 2014, planning is already in full swing for the 20th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball, set for April 11, 2015. WThe Conservancy is pleased to announce that Corsair Yacht Club, which has called Emerald Bay its Island home since 1961, will be the co-host for the 20th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball. The Corsairs started the Conservancy Ball in 1996 with Randy Dancing under the one-of-a-kind Tiffany & Co. Chandelier Boelsems, the Club’s commodore at the time, at the helm. The Corsairs also led a successful PHOTO: SHANA CASSIDY PHOTOGRAPHY reprise for the 10th Annual Conservancy Ball. “We look forward to celebrating with all of our supporters and to partnering with the Corsair Yacht Club for the 20th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball,” said Ann M. Muscat, PhD, the Conservancy’s president and CEO. “The Conservancy Ball is one of the highlights of the Conservancy’s year. Over the past 19 years, it has raised more than $4.5 million to support the Conservancy in fulfilling its mission of protecting and restoring Catalina Island’s natural environment for all to enjoy. We look forward to celebrating another big Conservancy Ball milestone in partnership with the Corsairs, a group of dedicated supporters of the Conservancy and the Island they love.”

For information about participating in the 20th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball, please visit catalinaconservancy.org or call 562-437-8555 ext. 239. To ensure you receive a formal invitation in the mail, please send your contact information to [email protected].

The aqua colors in the lighting and décor mimicked the gently lapping waters one might experience while relaxing on a boat in one of Catalina’s many spectacular coves. PHOTO: SHANA CASSIDY PHOTOGRAPHY

18 2014 Conservancy Ball: Fun for All More than 400 people celebrated the work of the Conservancy at the 19th Annual Catalina Island Conservancy Ball at the historic Avalon Casino Ballroom on April 5, 2014. The theme, Catalina’s Coves: All Ashore, Let’s Explore!, evoked the spirit of days spent in the Island’s sparkling coves and hiking its rugged trails with spectacular Guests danced to the sounds of Society Beat. views—a perfect complement to the PHOTO: SHANA CASSIDY PHOTOGRAPHY ball’s co-host, the Conservancy Marineros. The Conservancy’s largest support group, the Marineros are members of Southern California’s boating community and Guests enjoyed a beautiful view of Avalon yacht clubs who are passionate about from the balcony of the Casino Ballroom. Catalina Island. PHOTO: SHANA CASSIDY PHOTOGRAPHY

Steve Denning, a Conservancy Ball volunteer since 2004 from Avalon (and World Masters Bench Press Champion with a best lift of 545 pounds!) showed off the beautiful, hand-etched Balthazar of Rusack Santa Catalina Island Vineyards 2011 Pinot Noir Members of Balboa Yacht Club hosted four United States Marine Corps couples from Camp during the Live Auction Pendleton’s 1st Battalion 1st Marines (1/1) as guests at the Conservancy Ball. PHOTO: SHANA CASSIDY PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO: LONGPRE PHOTOGRAPHY

CONSERVANCY TIMES FALL 2014 19 CONSERVANCY CALENDAR MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR ADVENTURE

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE EVENTS, GO TO CATALINACONSERVANCY.ORG OR CALL 562-437-8555

Explore California’s 10 categories, including the of these unique paintings Conservation & Santa Rosa Island prestigious Ronald Reagan help to support Conservancy Education Symposium September 14, 2014 Presidential Foundation’s programs and establish a November 14, 2014 “Great Communicator” Award permanent collection of plein Each year, the Conservancy Join the Conservancy’s and the Isla Earth Award, air artwork documenting the provides a day-long sojourn biologists and educators, as presented by the festival’s Island’s “wild side” and the with naturalist guides to well as invited researchers beneficiary, the Catalina Conservancy’s restoration one of the other fascinating and scientists, for this Island Conservancy. For more efforts. Special VIP Preview Channel Islands. Santa insider’s view of the latest information, please visit added this year. Rosa Island is this year’s Catalina Island natural history catalinafilm.org. destination. The trip is limited discoveries and scientific to 40 explorers, so please advances at this annual, day- Las Caballeras reserve early. Transportation, long series of presentations. Catalina Ride naturalists and lunch provided. (This trip is currently sold out. September 30 – 34th Avalon Harbor Wait list only) October 5, 2014 Underwater Cleanup Las Caballeras will celebrate February 21, 2015 their 20th annual Island week Don your dive gear and help of camping, camaraderie keep Avalon Harbor free and cowgirl fun on this of debris! Join hundreds of year’s ride. Las Caballeras divers as they compete for are all enthusiastic members trash-collecting honors in this of the Conservancy. For Conservancy eagerly anticipated and fun more information, please Eco Marathon & annual Southern California visit lascaballeras.com. This Half Marathon dive event. The traditional is a private event for the November 8, 2014 dive spots are Casino Point, organization’s members. Runners World rates the Green Pier and Step Beach. Los Caballeros Eco Marathon as the “best Fourth Annual Catalina Trek island run” because it travels Catalina: The Wild Side September 17 – 21, 2014 through beautiful landscapes Art Show & Sale Members of Los Caballeros, where, the magazine notes, accomplished horsemen October 26, 2014 “you can see bison, bald who are also members of New date and new location! eagles, seals and palm trees the Conservancy’s Catalina Ten plein air artists will during a single run.” Runners Caballeros support group, display their interpretations of traverse single-track trails, will enjoy the 65th Annual Catalina’s rugged wildlands ridgelines and vistas that Catalina Trek. For more and natural beauty at the afford endless views of the information, please visit fourth annual Catalina: The Pacific Ocean. To register, loscaballeros.org. This is Wild Side Art Show & Sale please visit the Conservancy’s a private event for the at the Newport Beach Yacht website. organization’s members. Club. Proceeds from the sale

Catalina Film Festival September 24 – 28, 2014 The Catalina Film Festival in Avalon features more than 75 films, nightly events and entertainment. This third annual competitive festival includes awards in up to

20 CATALINA ISLAND CONSERVANCY Catalina Island Marathon March 14, 2015 This event will feature the exciting marathon course used historically on the Conservancy’s lands, including much of the rugged terrain, spectacular vistas and special challenges enjoyed by noted runner Hans Albrecht and friends in the earliest days of the event. For more information, please visit runcatalina.com/index.php/ catalina-island-marathon

20th Annual Catalina: The Wild Side Salon at Castillo del Mar featured works by John Budicin Conservancy Ball April 11, 2015 The 20th annual Conservancy Ball will again be held in the Avalon Casino Ballroom. Known to many as the Island’s “event of the year,” this year’s ball will be bigger than ever. To request a mailed invitation, please send an email to ball@ catalinaconservancy.org or call TALINA! 562-437-8555 ext. 239. GoEXPLORE Wild! THE WILD OF CA SIDE Catalina: The Wild Side ® Salon  Naturalist-led JEEP ECO TOURS. May 17, 2015 See the Island your way! Save the date for this  WILDLANDS EXPRESS to Airport in the Sky, opportunity to meet two hike Airport Loop trail, lunch at DC-3. distinguished plein air painters, Jeff Horn and NEW! Go to Shark Harbor and Little Harbor for Michael Obermeyer, at Castillo a great full day getaway. del Mar in Avalon. The Salon offers a rare glimpse  Stroll through the beautiful WRIGLEY MEMORIAL into the artists’ creative & BOTANIC GARDEN. processes, how they choose the landscapes they paint Call 310-510-2595 ext. 100 for information. on Catalina and what is so GO WILD and see the Catalina most visitors miss! special about the Island that keeps bringing them back.

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