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Channel Islands Adventures

Discover the wonder of California’s Channel Islands with CMA Educators. Join us for one trip or all three! Hailed by scientists as the "California Galapagos,” trips to the coastal Channel Islands offer impressive glimpses into California’s rich human and natural history in addition to the amazing endemic animal and plant species found nowhere else on earth.

Santa Cruz Island - April 15, 2023

We’ll cruise along the coast; then go ashore on a naturalist-led hike. Our focus will be to find and photograph the endemic Island Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma insularis) and experience Santa Cruz Island in full bloom! In addition to island wildlife, we will keep our eyes peeled on the crossing for marine mammals and birds. This trip leaves from Ventura harbor.

**To get from the boat to the pier on Santa Cruz Island, participants will need to climb a vertical ladder of approximately ten rungs.**

Reservations required: 310-548-7562
Fee: $65 non-members, $58 Members

Members receive a discount on tickets - become a member today!

Anacapa Island - June 4, 2023

During the crossing, we'll watch for marine birds and mammals, then join a guided walk and check out nesting gulls and their chicks as spring arrives on Anacapa Island. This trip leaves from Oxnard.

**To get from the boat to Anacapa Island, participants will need to climb a vertical ladder of approximately ten rungs then climb up a stairwell of 153 steps to reach the top of the island.**

Reservations are required: 310-548-7562

Fee: $65 non-members, $58 Members

Members receive a discount on tickets - become a member today!

Santa Rosa Island - October 1, 2023

During this adventure, we’ll keep an eye out for birds, pinnipeds, dolphins and whales as we make our way to and from the island. On the island, participants will follow along on a naturalist-led hike to a small forest of one of the rarest pines in the world - the Torrey Pine. During this quick paced 7 mile out and back hike we will learn about past human occupation and observe the diverse coastal habitats, amazing geologic formations and panoramic views that this unique island has to offer. Participants will board a boat in Ventura at 7:00am and return approximately at 7:00pm

Reservations required: 310-548-7562

Fee: $85 non-members, $77 Members

Members receive a discount on tickets - become a member today!

**Activities for the Santa Rosa Island trip are very strenuous. Moderate physical agility is required of all passengers to climb a short ladder off of the boat to the pier. Once on the island, the hikes will take place on loose sand and gravel along cliffs and canyons with various elevation changes. Please judge your ability and fitness accordingly.**

Post Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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