About Us

Founded in 1972, the Catalina Island Conservancy is one of California’s oldest private land trusts. It protects 88% of Catalina Island’s approximately 48,000 acres, including more than 62 miles of rugged shoreline and diverse wildlands. The Conservancy provides a balance of conservation, education and responsible recreation by protecting rare ecosystems, offering outdoor learning experiences as L.A. County’s largest outdoor classroom and maintaining nearly 165 miles of trails. The Conservancy invites visitors to experience the Island’s wildlands firsthand, whether hiking, biking, camping or joining a naturalist-led Conservancy Eco Tour. The Island is home to more than 60 species found nowhere else on Earth, including the iconic Catalina Island fox.