The California Safe Corps program headed to Catalina Island to work with the Catalina Conservancy for one week from February 11-15, 2008. During this week of service members get to reconnect with other members throughout the state and share stories about their year of service. Additionally, the Safe Corps members get to take a break from their normal service responsibilities: disasters, education, and volunteers, to focus on the environment and manual labor.
On May 10, 2007, the Catalnia fire burned 4700 acres, one of the largest fires in Catalina history. The Safe Corps team was given service projects to help restore and resurrect the island to its previous state before the fire. The members cleared trails, built fence enclosures, and restored native habitats. After a tiring week of service, the members left the island rejuvenated and ready to finish out their term of service.
