Source Guide Show 129
A world apart: A trip to Santa Catalina Island;
Celebrity conservation: questions and laughs with Clint Eastwood;
Dave's Favs: Symphorocarpus, Rhus; California Condors
A world apart: A trip to Santa Catalina Island
Santa Catalina Island off the coast from Los Angeles is a world part that offers many things to many people. Hiking, Jeep Eco Adventures, surfing, boating and diving just to name a few of the activities. The wild lands of the island are stewarded by the Catalina Island Conservancy, a non profit organization dedicated to keeping Catalina wild.
The Wrigley Memorial and Botanical Garden is a perfect starting point in your exploration of the Island. Standing just outside the city of Avalon, it hosts a wide assortment of exotic cacti and succulents along with native island trees and shrubs.
The Catalina Island Conservancy hosts Volunteer Vacations. A unique and fun experience, Volunteer Vacations connects volunteers with efforts to preserve and protect native plants and animals while meeting others, enjoying gourmet meals and camping under the stars in the private volunteer camp with incredible views of land and sea.
To read more or plan a trip to Catalina Island, visit the Catalina Island Conservancy website: www.catalinaconservancy.com
Dave made the trip across from Long Beach to Avalon in only 15 minutes by Island Express Helicopter service. Daily flights or special charters available.
Island Express Helicopter Service
1-800-2AVALON
www.IslandExpress.com
Take relaxing ferry ride to Avalon from Long Beach or San Pedro Harbors in luxury aboard a Catalina Express Ferry.
Catalina Express
1-800-481-3470
www.CatalinaExpress.com
Dave stayed at the world famous Zane Grey Pueblo Inn perched high above the harbor. With stunning views of the hills, city, harbor and historic Casino, the Zane Grey offers accommodations, day spa services, swimming pool, and wedding events in a historic pueblo inspired structure built by American author, Zane Grey in 1924.
Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel
1-800-378-3256
1-310-510-0966
www.zanegreypueblohotel.com
Celebrity Conservation with Clint Eastwood
Mr. Eastwood works hard to help protect natural resources,
open space and public parks through his own personal efforts and as celebrity
spokesperson for Take Pride In America. Take Pride sponsors awareness, action
and awards to help preserve and protect our great public spaces.
Learn more: www.TakePride.gov
Special thanks to Clint and Dina Eastwood for helping make this special segment possible for you to enjoy!
Dave's Favs
Plants seen on today's show are available from independent garden retailers across the country and from select sources listed below.
Symphorocarpus 'Scarlet Beauty'
Rhus typhina 'Laciniata'
Horticultural craftsmen since 1926. To find a retailer
in your area who carried Distinctively Better Monrovia plants, please visit
www.Monrovia.com
California Condors
Learn more about the largest birds in North America and their
successful reintroduction into the wild.
Ventana Wildlife Society
www.ventanaws.org
Did you know?
Greenhouse by Sunshine Garden House
Dave's Levi Denim Shirt courtesy of Heritage House, www.BoysSuits.com
Dave's Big Sur Jade Maori Fishhook Necklace by Justis Daniels
