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April 2015
Circle of Friends Nature Walk: Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
April 25, 2015—NOTE: This event is open to members of The Kohala Center’s Circle of Friends only. To become a member or to renew your membership, click here or contact Cortney Okumura at The Kohala Center at cokumura@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411.
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“Ka Hopita” Book Signing with Dr. Keao NeSmith
August 1, 2015—Kumu Keao NeSmith, Ph.D., former Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral Fellow and current instructor at the Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, will talk about his latest translation, J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Learn about his translation process and what inspired him to take on this huge task. He will also sign purchased copies following the talk.
Find out more »February 2016
2016 Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium (Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
February 26, 2016—The 2016 Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium will highlight dryland forest ecology and restoration efforts in Hawai‘i. The symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 26, at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.
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Waiwai Weekend #1 with Dr. Jon Osorio
(Kohala Mountain, Hawai‘i Island)
April 9, 2016—Please join The Kohala Center at the amphitheater of our beautiful Kohala Mountain campus for our first Waiwai Weekend! Dr. Jonathan Kamakawiwo‘ole Osorio will grace us with his perspectives on the waiwai (wealth) of Hawai‘i Island. Jon will share words, music, poetry, and his interpretations of traditional Hawaiian mele such as Hole Waimea and Waikā, offering us a bridge from Hawai‘i Island’s past toward a more abundant and resilient future—for our community and our island planet. This will be an event to remember and not to be missed!
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ReefTeach Volunteer Training
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
April 14, 2016—Now is your chance to help save our ocean! The Kohala Center’s ReefTeach Program aims to educate visitors and residents alike on how to avoid damaging corals and take care of honu (green sea turtles) and reef animals. ReefTeach is a volunteer-powered program of well-trained and dedicated ocean stewards who talk with visitors about what corals are, the different types of fish and invertebrates in the bay, and reef ecology. We also inform visitors and residents of honu basking behavior and help reduce disturbances to honu in the bay and throughout the Hawaiian Islands. We are seeking new volunteers to join our ReefTeach efforts at Kahalu‘u Bay in Kahalu‘u-Keauhou and at Waialea Bay (Beach 69) in Puakō.
If you are interested in joining our next ReefTeach Volunteer Training, please email Laura Grote at lauraagrote@gmail.com.
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O‘ahu Farm to School Information Session and Mixer
(Honolulu, O‘ahu)
April 27, 2016—Please join us for our O‘ahu Farm to School Information Session and Mixer. This free event will be held Wednesday, April 27 from 1:30–4 p.m. at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Hawai‘i State Capitol, Fifth Floor. (Parking will be available at the Capitol.)
Find out more »May 2016
2016 IUCN World Conservation Conference informational briefing
(Kohala Mountain, Hawai‘i Island)
May 9, 2016 (Kohala Mountain, Hawai‘i Island)—Held every four years, the IUCN World Conservation Congress is known as the “Olympics of Conservation”—the most significant conservation event in the world will take place at the Hawai‘i Convention Center from September 1–10, 2016. This is a tremendous opportunity to share Hawai‘i’s conservation and sustainability efforts and for our local practitioners to network with international professionals, learn from other models of practice and be inspired to build their expertise. Topics will include: Significance of the IUCN and the World Conservation Congress, Overview of relevant events and activities, developing and communicating your island’s “bright” spots and sharing opportunities to participate, including registration options and incentives, exhibit booths, pavilions, special events, field trips, and more. Come hear what is planned, how your island can be represented, and how you can participate!
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The Kohala Center’s First Annual
Planet Hawai‘i Golf Tournament
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
May 28, 2016—Support The Kohala Center’s work to build a more resilient and sustainable future for our island planet! Please join us and other like-minded citizens of Planet Hawai‘i for an afternoon of golf in beautiful Ka‘ūpūlehu.
Find out more »June 2016
Kohala Watershed Partnership Volunteer Day: Koai‘a Corridor
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
June 18, 2016—We’ll kick off the summer with an expedition into the Koai‘a Corridor to plant native trees and shrubs such as koai‘a, wiliwili, and ‘ākia. Outplanting provides volunteers of all ages and abilities with an enjoyable combination of work and play, breathtaking scenery, and time with old and new friends. At the end of the day you’ll be able to step back and actually see the positive results of your efforts!
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Kahiau Microloan Program Information Session
(Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i)
June 23, 2016—This information session will address eligibility requirements, the loan application process, and answer prospective applicants’ questions about the Kahiau Rural Business Development Microloan Program. Attendance is free but reservations are requested by contacting Hanna Bree at hbree@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411.
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