California Islands Symposium

🚨 island job opportunity!
is hiring a part time position starting February 2024. This person will support Cloud Forest specific restoration efforts on Santa Rosa Island, invasive plant control, plant population surveys, and includes data entry, and volunteer management. Field duties include nursery management, scheduling and planning logistics, restoration site management support, rare plant vegetation surveys, volunteer and service-learning group oversight, and collaboration with multiple entities including CIES (California Institute for Environmental Studies), Channel Islands National Park, and USGS.
Photo by Annie Little
To apply, visit: https://jobs.csuci.edu/en-us/job/533628/cloud-forest-restoration-technician

📣 Attention all Artists! 📣

We have extended the deadline for submissions through Sunday, October 22!
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Enter original artwork in any medium that reflects the beauty and uniqueness of the California Islands! All entries must depict some aspect of the California Islands. No artwork depicting mainland California will be accepted.
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For information on how to submit work for the contest, please visit californiaislands.net/call-to-artists

📣 Attention all Artists! 📣

Are you inspired by the California Islands? We invite you to enter original artwork in any medium that reflects the beauty and uniqueness of the California Islands! All entries must depict some aspect of the California Islands. No artwork depicting mainland California will be accepted. For information on how to submit work for the contest, please visit our website.

The 10th CA Islands Symposium is almost here!

Register for the Symposium, The Nature Conservancy’s Planning for Climate Change Workshop, Social Events and Field Trips.

Visit the Symposium website for more information about the Symposium, including the Plenary Speakers and Field Trips.

Field Trip sign-ups end on October 6. Note that trips are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of participants is not reached.

Book your room at the Ventura Beach Marriott by October 4 to ensure the group rate. If you need to check in to the hotel before November 5 or stay Thursday night or later, the Symposium rate may still be available. Let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you there!

Many thanks to those of you who have already submitted abstracts for the 10th California Islands Symposium. We have received 119 abstracts so far covering a range of topics. It is going to be a great Symposium!

To accommodate busy field and summer schedules, we are extending the abstract deadline until 11:59 pm on August 15.

To submit an abstract for consideration in the scientific program, please visit CA Islands Symposium Abstract Submission: https://ca-islands.squarespace.com/abstract-submission-1

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Early registration for the 10th California Islands Symposium is now OPEN!

The symposium will be held at the Ventura Beach Marriott November 6-10, 2023

We have an exciting schedule planned, excellent plenary speakers, fun social events, and fantastic field trips. We anticipate that the island field trips will fill up fast, so don't delay!

Registration prices will increase after July 31, 2023.
Abstract submission will be open until August 1, 2023.

To register, visit: https://californiaislandssymposium.eventbrite.com/

To submit an abstract, visit: https://auth.oxfordabstracts.com/?redirect=/stages/5686/submitterand

Links for both registration and abstract submission can also be found on our website: https://www.californiaislands.net/symposium

We look forward to seeing you in November!

Photo credit: Dustin Harris

SAVE THE DATE! We are happy to announce the 10th California Islands Symposium will be November 6-10, 2023 at the Ventura Beach Marriott in Ventura, California. Learn about the exciting science and conservation work being done to protect the California islands. Registration will be open in April, stay tuned here for more updates.

The 2nd annual Channel Islands Marine Debris Art Show will be held Friday, September 30, from 6-10pm at MadeWest Brewing Company in Ventura, CA.

The event will feature art created with marine debris removed from the Channel Islands! Hope to see you there!

Image description: Flyer for the Channel Islands Marine Debris Art Show

The 2nd annual Channel Islands Marine Debris Art Show will be held Friday, September 30, from 6-10pm at MadeWest Brewing Company in Ventura, CA.

The event will feature art created with marine debris removed from the Channel Islands!

Image description: Flyer for the Channel Islands Marine Debris Art Show

Happy Halloween from the SRIRS Marine Debris Collection Team!