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Citizen Science Training Day

Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center 78-6710 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

December 13, 2014—Citizen Science is a volunteer program to monitor and track environmental conditions at Kahalu‘u Bay. Volunteers collect weekly samples to help the center track the health of the bay, understand how events such as algae blooms impact water quality and the bay’s overall health, and act to correct any problems before they impact Kahalu‘u’s vibrant and colorful marine life. Anyone interested in becoming a part of Citizen Science is invited to attend the next volunteer training day, which will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, at Kahalu‘u Beach Park, next to the KBEC van. To learn more or sign up for the training, contact Rachel Silverman at rsilverman@kohalacenter.org or call (808) 887-6411.

Free

Turtle Talk

Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center 78-6710 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

December 16, 2014—Join us at the small pavilion at Kahalu‘u Bay for an informational talk story about honu (turtles)! Learn all about: What types of turtles are in Hawai‘i Why they are important to our ecosystem What threats they face How you can help A $10 donation is requested. You’ll receive a FREE turtle card! […]

$10

KWP Volunteer Day: Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary

The Kohala Center 65-1291A Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, HI, United States

December 20, 2014—Speaking for the KWP crew and volunteer team, sometimes we’re a bit confused about the difference between “work” and “play.” When it comes to certain kinds of “work” like hiking through the forest, planting native trees, controlling invasive species, and building things with rocks, we just seem to have a whole lot of fun!

This Saturday, we’re going to offer a job for everyone, as we go to work in the Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary: planting, controlling weeds, and stabilizing the nature trail. Here’s the menu of work options:

  • Nurturing - time to plant some baby mamane trees
  • Destruction - vent any pent-up energy by attacking fountain grass
  • Construction- trails along the stream need some banking & stabilization
  • Creativity - design and construct stone steps on stream crossings
  • Bring along your ‘ohana, visitors, neighbors, and friends for this fun day in the native koai‘a forest of Kohala!

Meet at The Kohala Center office at 8:30 am. Wear boots or sturdy shoes and long pants, and bring along a sack lunch & water bottle. Be prepared for sun, wind, and rain. We will provide plants, tools, gloves, and snacks. Don't forget your Santa hat for the final group photo!! We will return to Waimea by 3:30.

Click here to RSVP by Thursday, December 18.

Free

Listening Sessions for Hawai‘i Island Broadband Project

North Hawai‘i Education and Research Center Pavilion 45-539 Plumeria Street, Honoka‘a, HI, United States

January 5–8, 2015—The Kohala Center, in conjunction with Kealapono, LLC, is holding listening sessions in the Hamakua district between January 5 and 8 to explore the need for Internet services at broadband speeds in the area.

Free

Turtle Talk

Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center 78-6710 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

TurtleTalk_Flyer_Jan8January 8, 2015—Join us at the small pavilion at Kahalu‘u Bay for an informational talk story about honu (turtles)! Learn all about:

  • What types of turtles are in Hawai‘i
  • Why they are important to our ecosystem
  • What threats they face
  • How you can help

A $10 donation is requested. You’ll receive a FREE turtle card!

Call 808-887-6411 or email kahaluubay@kohalacenter.org for more information.

$10

Farm to School Plus Working Group: Legislative Breakfast

Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 414 Honolulu, HI, United States

January 9, 2015—The goal of this meeting is to increase awareness, understanding, and support for farm to school and school garden-related legislative initiatives for the 2015 session, including efforts to:

  • Establish a Farm to School Program and coordinator position in the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture
  • Designate October as Farm to School Month in Hawai‘i
  • Provide increased funding for locally sourced school lunches
  • Provide support for school gardens within the Hawai‘i Department of Education
  • Amend the state procurement code in support of local food purchasing
  • Support local farmers and increase Hawai‘i’s food security and food self-sufficiency

The Kohala Center requests proposals for architectural and engineering services

The Kohala Center, Inc. (“The Center”) is soliciting proposals from qualified architectural/consulting firms to provide design, project site inspection, and construction engineering services for the renovation of an existing business accelerator facility in Kamuela, Hawaii. The Kohala Center, Inc. (“The Center”), an independent, not-for-profit center for research, conservation, and education, will renovate an existing two-story […]

North Kohala Community Cleanup at Kēōkea/Niuli‘i

January 17, 2015—The Kohala Center is calling upon community members to assist with environmental restoration at Kēōkea Beach Park and the community of Niuli‘i in North Kohala in the wake of a powerful storm that brought heavy winds and flooding to the Hawaiian Islands earlier this month.

Free

Modern Ahupua‘a: The Next Step

Kalani 12-6860 Kalapana Kapoho Road, Pāhoa, HI, United States

January 17, 2015—Seeds are the basis of life. Every plant senses environmental cues such as rainfall, soil, insect or disease pressure and makes small genetic changes that are reflected in the next generation’s seeds. Plants that are successful produce seeds that have become localized to thrive in our diverse island microclimates.

Free

Ginger Ninja at Pu‘u Pili

The Kohala Center 65-1291A Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, HI, United States

January 19, 2015—Aloha and Happy New Year, wonderful volunteers! Please join us on Martin Luther King Day for a day of invasive weed control in the wet forest of Kohala.

Free