| Natural History of Santa Cruz Island a Pacific Horticulture Tour June 9-14 2013 Tour Escort Steve Gerischer, Pacific Horticulture Tour Naturalist Steve Junak Botanist, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Principal Author, Flora of Santa Cruz Island Join us on this rare opportunity to explore the unique flora and fauna of California's Channel Islands, home to species of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. Twenty-five miles off the coast of southern California lies Santa Cruz Island, the largest of California’s eight Channel Islands. More than 1,000 species of plants and animals inhabit the island’s high peaks, deep canyons, pastoral valleys, and 77 miles of dramatic coastline. Once on the brink of ecological collapse, Santa Cruz Island now offers visitors a glimpse of what southern California used to be like hundreds of years ago. There is 1 spot open, please Contact Us right away if interested. Sun June 9 Ventura, California Check into the Holiday Inn Express at Ventura Harbor, then gather late this afternoon to meet the other guests and your tour leaders for an informative session followed by dinner with wine. After dinner, we'll go shopping for food and other supplies needed for our four day stay on Santa Cruz Island. Dinner Mon June 10 Santa Cruz Island We'll park our cars at the Ventura Harbor and board our Island Packers boat for the 25 mile journey to Santa Cruz Island. Upon arrival, we are met and transferred to our home for the next 4 nights, the University of California Research Station, part of the Nature Conservancy reserve on the island. After we have unpacked and settled into our accommodations, our tour leaders will give us an orientation and plan for the next several days and then take us out for an afternoon exploration on foot. Later we will return for the first of our guest-prepared dinners. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Tue-Thu, June 11-13 Santa Cruz Island Our days will be filled with opportunities to explore this fascinating island. With luck we will spot the Santa Cruz Island Fox and other wildlife unique to this and other Channel Islands. Our guides will also point out many of the plant species found only on this island. We'll explore on foot and by vehicle to make sure we see as much of the island as possible. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be prepared by guests each day. Fri June 14 Ventura By now you will be fully immersed in the island lifestyle, but sadly it is time to stay farewell. Our Island Packers boat leaves this afternoon to take us back to Ventura Harbor, arriving about 5pm with wonderful memories and photos of this pristine island gem. Steve Junak Breakfast, Lunch. Santa Cruz Island Plant List Click Here SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS TOUR Click Here Tour price $865 per person, including:
Terms and Conditions for this tour, click here For more information contact Sterling Tours, Ltd 2907 Shelter Island Drive Suite #105-262 San Diego, CA 92106 Tel: 619 299-3010 800-976-9497 CST2023849-40 |
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