Field work

We provide a hands-on volunteer experience to young people and the general public in some of the most unique natural areas in California.  On multi-day trips to the Channel Islands, volunteers gain a lasting impression of the value of native habitat and the science of habitat restoration.  As part of these trips, volunteers view a PowerPoint presentation about the Channel Islands, including natural history, human history and efforts to protect the islands.

Public presentations

CIR provides a variety of public PowerPoint presentations to community groups about habitat restoration and preventing the spread of non-native species to the Channel Islands.  Our audiences have included boaters and other groups that have the potential to spread non-native species to the islands but otherwise would not receive this kind of information.  We also made presentations to groups interested in preserving the environment like the California Native Plant Society.

Literature design

CIR has designed flyers and brochures to educate visitors and members of the staff of the Channel Islands National Park about preventing the spread of non-native species.  We also produce a periodic newsletter to educate the public about our programs and the value of habitat restoration.

Publication on the internet

CIR maintains an extensive web page that provides educational information about the Channel Islands, habitat restoration, native species and more.