Thursday, April 19, 2018—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 at Kahalu‘u Bay. 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.
If you are interested in joining our next ReefTeach Volunteer Training, please email Kathleen Clark at kclark@kohalacenter.org.
April 14, 2018—Kick off Earth Week and National Volunteer Week by helping us keep Kahalu‘u Bay clean!
Beach Cleanup (8–9 a.m.) Bring the ‘ohana and help us keep litter and microplastics from entering the ocean.
Sunscreen Swap (8–11 a.m.) Bring your sunscreen containing oxybenzone (or any other hard-to-pronounce active ingredients) and get a free sample* of reef-friendly sunscreen from All Good, Stream 2 Sea, Bare Republic, Goddess Garden, or Avosol!
Saturday, October 21, 2017—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 at Kahalu‘u Bay. 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.
August 25–27, 2017—Big Island ‘Ohana Fest is a drug/alcohol free, family-friendly 3-day music festival focusing on local musicians, small local businesses, education, and family. Big Island ‘Ohana Fest is proudly being presented by KWXX. Aside from having 28 different acts on the main stage, there will be a plethora of food and craft vendors, an area dedicated to educational entities and social services, a secondary stage with cultural and educational speakers/activities, and an area dedicated to childrens games and activities. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Kohala Center and PARENTS, Inc.
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July 25, 2017—Dr. Chip Fletcher from the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa will discuss several aspects of climate change in an interactive discussion and question-and-answer session with the community.
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June 28, 2017—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 at Kahalu‘u Bay. 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.
April 22, 2017—This Earth Day join The Kohala Center for a day of giving back to our island planet. Choose from six different volunteer projects in Kohala, Waimea, Honoka‘a, Pelekane, Kealakehe, and Kahalu‘u. Bring your ‘ohana, friends, and neighbors!
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June 29, 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.
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.
ReefTeach Volunteer Training
/in KBEC Past Events /by liam(Kahalu‘u, Hawai‘i Island)
Thursday, April 19, 2018—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 at Kahalu‘u Bay. 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.
If you are interested in joining our next ReefTeach Volunteer Training, please email Kathleen Clark at kclark@kohalacenter.org.
(Kahalu‘u, Hawai‘i Island)
Kahalu‘u Bay Beach Cleanup and Sunscreen Swap
/in KBEC Past Events /by liam(Kahalu‘u, Hawai‘i Island)
April 14, 2018—Kick off Earth Week and National Volunteer Week by helping us keep Kahalu‘u Bay clean!
Beach Cleanup (8–9 a.m.)
Bring the ‘ohana and help us keep litter and microplastics from entering the ocean.
Sunscreen Swap (8–11 a.m.)
Bring your sunscreen containing oxybenzone (or any other hard-to-pronounce active ingredients) and get a free sample* of reef-friendly sunscreen from All Good, Stream 2 Sea, Bare Republic, Goddess Garden, or Avosol!
No RSVP required: just show up!
(Kahalu‘u, Hawai‘i Island)
ReefTeach Volunteer Training
/in KBEC Past Events /by liam(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
Saturday, October 21, 2017—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 at Kahalu‘u Bay. 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.
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
Big Island ‘Ohana Fest
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, HPSI Past Events, KBEC Past Events, Ke Kumu ‘Āina Past Events, KWP Past Events, RCBDS Past Events /by liam(Waikoloa Village, Hawai‘i Island)
August 25–27, 2017—Big Island ‘Ohana Fest is a drug/alcohol free, family-friendly 3-day music festival focusing on local musicians, small local businesses, education, and family. Big Island ‘Ohana Fest is proudly being presented by KWXX. Aside from having 28 different acts on the main stage, there will be a plethora of food and craft vendors, an area dedicated to educational entities and social services, a secondary stage with cultural and educational speakers/activities, and an area dedicated to childrens games and activities. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Kohala Center and PARENTS, Inc.
(Waikoloa Village, Hawai‘i Island)
Climate change: How is it impacting Hawai‘i?
/in HI-MEET Past Events, KBEC Past Events, KWP Past Events /by liam(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
July 25, 2017—Dr. Chip Fletcher from the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa will discuss several aspects of climate change in an interactive discussion and question-and-answer session with the community.
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
ReefTeach Volunteer Training
/in KBEC Past Events /by liam(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
June 28, 2017—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 at Kahalu‘u Bay. 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.
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
EARTH DAY 2017:
/in BFRDP Past Events, HISGN Past Events, KBEC Past Events, KWP Past Events, TKC Past Events /by liamLā Mālama Honua – A day to care for our Earth
(Kohala, Waimea, Honoka‘a, Pelekane, Kealakehe, Kahalu‘u, Hawai‘i Island)
April 22, 2017—This Earth Day join The Kohala Center for a day of giving back to our island planet. Choose from six different volunteer projects in Kohala, Waimea, Honoka‘a, Pelekane, Kealakehe, and Kahalu‘u. Bring your ‘ohana, friends, and neighbors!
Lā Mālama Honua – A day to care for our Earth
(Kohala, Waimea, Honoka‘a, Pelekane, Kealakehe, Kahalu‘u, Hawai‘i Island)
ReefTeach Volunteer Training
/in KBEC Past Events, TKC Past Events /by liam(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
June 29, 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.
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
ReefTeach Volunteer Training
/in KBEC Past Events, TKC Past Events /by liam(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.
(Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Island)
Turtle Talk
/in KBEC Past Events /by liamJune 20, 2015—Join us at Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center for an informational talk story about honu (turtles)!