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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
The Catalina Airport and Nature Center is a quaint destination on the island that very few people.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
The Nature Center itself has a small assortment of interesting features, such as this large tile map of the island, along with a small garden of island plants, interpretive signage, and murals.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
Plants endemic to the island with informational signs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
A short dirt walking path leads through island plants and around the Nature Center.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
Murals adorn some of the walls.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
The Nature Center is also the primary walkway for incoming pilots and passengers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
Examples of the plant garden.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
Intepretive displays explain the islands natural history and ongoing natural preservation efforts.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
Sea life signage at an airport.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
11/18/2021
There is a small amount of information of interest to visitors on display at the Nature Center.