Catalina Island Volunteer Day
March 10, 2026 @ 8:30AM — 8:30PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Catalina Island Marine Institute: 1 Toyon Bay Rd Avalon, CA 90704 Get Directions
JOIN CIR ON CATALINA ISLAND FOR A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP RESTORE TOYON BAY
Join us for an unforgettable volunteer day on beautiful Catalina Island!
Get ready for an incredible day at Toyon Bay with the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI). You'll have the chance to make a real difference through rewarding restoration work while exploring the island's stunning natural beauty. We are planning to install a new native planting in the courtyard and weed and water the plantings we installed at the beginning of this year. The plants will be providied by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
We can't wait for you to be part of this unique journey!
What Makes This Trip Extraordinary?
We will spend a full day at the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI). Located in a beautiful cove just a few miles from Avalon, although only 26 miles off the coast of Los Angeles, it will feel like a whole other world!
Duration: A full day on Catalina Island - The boat departs from the Long Beach harbor to Avalon at 9:50 am, and we're on the 7:55 pm return. Please meet in Long Beach at 8:30 am for check-in.
Group Size: Limited to 15 volunteers.
Difficulty: Easy to moderate walking on well-maintained trails.
What is included:
- Transportation to and from Catalina Island aboard the Catalina Island Express
- Lunch
- Visit to Avalon in the evening.
What is not included:
- You provide your own transportation to Long Beach (carpooling is highly encouraged).
- You're on your own for dinner in Avalon.
- You have to pay your own parking fees at Long Beach.
If you have any questions about the trip, please get in touch with John Ziegler by email at john@cirweb.org or by phone at (805) 448-1501.