Mālama Hawai‘i

CALENDAR - Mālama Hawai‘i

Calendar of Events

2010

JULY

Fri., 7/2
Hawaii Conservation Conference Scholarships
Apply by July 9

Thanks to several recent generous contributions there are a limited number of scholarships available for people who require financial assistance to attend the 2010 Hawai'i Conservation Conference (HCC).

There are two scholarship categories:
1. partial scholarship: covers conference registration fee only.
2. full scholarship: covers full conference registration fee, round-trip airfare (within Hawai'i only) and lodging in Honolulu.

Go to: http://hawaiiconservation.org/2010hcc.asp

Complete the scholarship application and email it to Lillian Coltin by July 9 at lcoltin@aol.com

For more information on the conference visit the HCC Web site. The conference will be held August 4-6, 2010 at the Hawai'i Convention Center in Honolulu, HI.

Sat., 7/3
Making Natural Dyes from Traditional Hawaiian Plants
With the Malama Learning Center
9:30am-12
At Kapolei High School
Cost: $7 per person or $15 for families of up to 3 people

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn about traditional Hawaiian plants used in dye making and naturalized species that may also be used. At the end of the class, the student should be able to extract color from plant material to be used in their own projects. The instructor, Ms. Bernice Akamine, a native Hawaiian artist, has taught numerous dye workshops both on O'ahu and Hawai'i Island. She is a practicing artist, using the dyes in some of her artwork. Be prepared to work hard and have fun at this workshop!

Registration is required. To register and for more information please contact Janice Staab at janicestaab@gmail.com or 542-9107.

This is a Malama Learning Center "Without Walls" Workshop. For more information about the Malama Learning Center please go to www.malamalearningcenter.org

Sat., 7/10
Aloha 'Aina Earth Day
HELPING the BOTTOM LINE with RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA!

Effective July 10, 2010, businesses and government offices can take advantage of the city and county's no-cost solution for e-waste recycling as the

Aloha 'Aina Earth Days Program welcomes unlimited amounts of computers and caned goods donations for the Hawaii Food Bank.

Please recycle on:

SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2010

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

OAHU VETERANS CENTER

1298 Kukila St., Foster Village

Across from Radford High School

Recyclables Accepted:
Scrap metal including: auto parts, bicycles, metal appliances, lawn mowers, pipes, beams, Newspaper, cardboard, Telephone books, magazines, Beverage containers - HI-5, Plastic bags, plastic hangers, Green waste, Batteries - all types, Cellular phones, Printer cartridges,COMPUTERS- UNLIMITED AMOUNTS, Cooking oil, Used eyeglasses, hearing aids, Re-usable household items, clothing, etc. for Goodwill Industries, 2 incandescent bulbs exchanged for 2 CFLs

Not Accepted:
TIRES, TVS, MICROWAVE OVENS, MOTOR OIL, PAINTS,HAZARDOUS FLUIDS,GAS TANKS

For more information please vist: www.opala.org

Sun., 7/11
Something Fishy
With the Hawaii Nature Center in Makiki
Have a fun-filled day exploring the stream. We willl go fishing with poles and make our own tulip seed pod boats, all while learning about the different parts of a stream, how to care for it and the importance of fresh water.
Time: 10:00 am-Noon
Program Type: Family
Age: 5 years and up
Fee: $20.00-Non-member parent/child team
Registration is required. Please contact: Pauline Kawamata, Volunteer Program Manager, 955-0100, ext. 18

Mon., 7/12
Lecture on Conservation of False Killer Whales
WHAT: Conservation of False Killer Whales
Who: Robin W Baird
When: Monday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: University of Hawaii's Law School, Classroom 4, Room 134
For the last 11 years he has been doing research with false killer whales in Hawaii (among other species) and is trying to raise awareness of various conservation issues with the populations in Hawaii. They are currently being considered for an ESA listing by NMFS, and NMFS has formed a take reduction team (in response to a lawsuit from Earthjustice) to try to reduce bycatch in fisheries.
Light refreshments will be served in the court yard at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Sherine Boomla 527-8034.

Sat., 7/17
Aloha 'Aina Curriculum Workshop (Oahu)
July 17 (Kaneohe)
Educators who are looking for creative ways to inspire youth to excel in science, math, social studies and language arts standards and to care for resources within their ahupua'a are invited to participate in the Project Aloha 'Aina Curriculum Workshop. The hands-on workshop is available for grades 3-6 educators. The cost to participate is $20.

The workshop will include a teacher's guide that offers standards-based lesson plans, student activity sheets, rubrics, related media, pre-post tests designed to help measure student achievement of standards, a half-day field excursion and lunch.
The Aloha 'Aina curriculum allows students to learn about Hawai'i's unique environment while meeting the current Hawai'i Content and Performance Standards (HCPS III) and the Na Honua Mauli Ola guidelines. Each grade level's unit builds upon a foundation of culture and place-based learning while immersing students in scientific inquiry and related social studies explorations. Math and language arts skills are incorporated as a means for students to interpret and express their findings.

To register, go to http://www.thepaf.org. For more information, contact Joylynn Paman at joy@mauifishpond.com or call 359-1172.

Sat., 7/17
Kahili Workshop (Hawaii Island)
A two day workshop in Kahili (Hawaiian feather standards) will take place at the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook (Hawaii Island) on Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. both days. The teachers are mother and daughter, Lucia and Natalie Jensen of Kea'au. The cost, which includes registration and materials for both days, is $60 for Bishop Museum members, $70 non-members. For information and registration call (808) 323-3318 or email agg@bishopmuseum.org.

Sun., 7/18
Screening of film: Huliau
Sunday, July 18
Hale'iwa Farmers' Market: Kamehameha Hwy and Joseph P Leong Bypass Rd
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Huliau takes us on a visually stimulating journey underwater, over unique natural landscapes, and through painted illustrations. Combined with animation, this film is distinctly narrated through the voice of a 10-year-old girl. On-screen interviews with Auntie Nona Beamer, Dr. Sam Gon, Pauline Sato, 'Aulani Wilhelm, Wyland, and others help encourage viewers to find their passions and to reconnect their relationship with the environment. The film's passionate storyline is rooted in the distinct Hawaiian tradition of respecting the 'aina, land, as though it were a member of your family. Huliau is a learning tool, a catalyst for discussion and something entertaining for all ages.

Sat., 7/24
Screening of film: Huliau
Saturday, July 24
Hawai'i Kai Farmers' Market: Hawai'i Kai Towne Center, 6700 Kalanianaole Hwy Ste 217
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Huliau takes us on a visually stimulating journey underwater, over unique natural landscapes, and through painted illustrations. Combined with animation, this film is distinctly narrated through the voice of a 10-year-old girl. On-screen interviews with Auntie Nona Beamer, Dr. Sam Gon, Pauline Sato, 'Aulani Wilhelm, Wyland, and others help encourage viewers to find their passions and to reconnect their relationship with the environment. The film's passionate storyline is rooted in the distinct Hawaiian tradition of respecting the 'aina, land, as though it were a member of your family. Huliau is a learning tool, a catalyst for discussion and something entertaining for all ages.

Fri., 7/30
Roi Roundup fundraisers on Maui
The Roi Round-up committee appreciates all the support that it has received since its inception in 2008. The movement is making its way across the state, inspiring our neighboring islands to get involved in marine conservation and community outreach. To date, roi tournaments have been held on Maui, O'ahu, Moloka'i and Hawai'i Island. Kaua'i will hold its first event this coming weekend. An educational DVD, slated for statewide release, is in the works.

The business sector has been very supportive of the Roi Round-up and has provided two new ways to support the cause...

This Friday, July 30th, the Maui Brewing Company in Kahana will be dedicating 50% of their house beer and pizza special sales to Roi Round-up. The Benefit Night event will take place between 5 p.m. to midnight.

We are also excited to announce that Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Lahaina will be sponsoring a bookfair next month to benefit Roi Round-up. Between August 13-15, from 9 am to 9 pm, a percentage of the proceeds from all store sales, including the coffee shop, will be dedicated to the Roi Round-up and its statewide efforts.

During those three days at Barnes & Noble, simply say, "I'm here to support the bookfair" and Roi Round-up will make a percentage of that sale, the only exception being the purchase of gift cards.

In addition, a Barnes & Noble bookfair will be held at the Roi Round-up event on August 15th at the Hard Rock Cafe, between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please encourage people to come out for that, there'll be lots of action, including the fish weigh-in.

Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at these events!

Sat., 7/31
Hawaii Conservation Fair and Screening of Film: Huliau
Saturday, July 31
Hawai'i Conservation Fair
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Screening: 2 p.m.
At: ING DIRECT Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave
Huliau takes us on a visually stimulating journey underwater, over unique natural landscapes, and through painted illustrations. Combined with animation, this film is distinctly narrated through the voice of a 10-year-old girl. On-screen interviews with Auntie Nona Beamer, Dr. Sam Gon, Pauline Sato, 'Aulani Wilhelm, Wyland, and others help encourage viewers to find their passions and to reconnect their relationship with the environment. The film's passionate storyline is rooted in the distinct Hawaiian tradition of respecting the 'aina, land, as though it were a member of your family. Huliau is a learning tool, a catalyst for discussion and something entertaining for all ages.

2010

AUGUST

Sun., 8/1
Traditional Herbal Medicine workshop (Hawaii Island)
An expert on wild medicines and foods of Hawai'i will give a workshop on traditional herbal medicine at Amy Greenwell Garden in Captain Cook. David Bruce Leonard, author of Medicine at Your Feet: Hawaiian Plants of the Hawaiian Kingdom, will teach Traditional Herbal Medicine on Sunday, August 1, from 10 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The cost for the workshop is $30 for Bishop Museum members and $40 for non-members. For information and registration call (808) 323-3318 or email agg@bishopmuseum.org.

Mr. Leonard is an expert in and practitioner of Chinese medicine, and he has studied Hawaiian medicine under Kahu Kawika Ka'alakea and Kaipo Kaneakua and Na Kupuna 'O Hawai'i since 1992. His book, Medicine at Your Feet: Healing Plants of the Hawaiian Kingdom treats medicinal traditions of native plants, Polynesian plants, and even non-native plants like nutgrass. This book will be available for purchase from the author at the workshops.

Sat., 8/7
Making Preserves from Local Fruits and Limu
With the Malama Learning Center
9:30-12
At Kapolei High School
Cost: $7 per person or $15 for families of up to 3 people

Learn how to make your own jam and pickles the way they have been made in Hawai?i for years. Traditional ways of preserving food has allowed people to store food using minimal resources and is something that we can all enjoy today. Preserve expert May Hasegawa will share her recipes and demonstrate how to make a mango jam as well as pickle fresh ogo (seaweed). May is a long time cook and an expert gardener, dedicated to creating the best recipes out of the freshest local ingredients.

Registration is required. To register and for more information please contact Janice Staab at janicestaab@gmail.com or 542-9107.

This is a Malama Learning Center "Without Walls" Workshop. For more information about the Malama Learning Center please go to www.malamalearningcenter.org.

Sat., 8/7
Communicating Ocean Sciences Workshop
August 7-9
Maui Community College
FREE!

Looking for new ways to engage and interest your audience or students in natural history? Attend a free three-day workshop developed by science educators at Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California-Berkeley. Explore the latest findings about how people learn in informal settings and and leave with practical new strategies.

Communicating Ocean Sciences to Informal Audiences (COSIA) is designed for marine educators, though anyone involved in non-formal or free-choice learning will find this valuable, including educators, directors, and trainers at non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and business staff that deal with visitors and educational groups.

The workshop (including all materials, coffee breaks, and lunch) is FREE through a National Science Foundation collaborative grant with University of Hawai`i and the Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence. It will be held in Kahului, Maui, 7-9 August 2010 at the University of Hawai`i Maui College campus. A limited number of travel stipends and accommodations are available for neighbor-island participants.

For more information, contact Ann Coopersmith
coopersm@hawaii.edu or 808.205.8577

Sat., 8/7
Kalo Workshop
Waimea Valley Hi'ipaka LCC Presents the 2010 Kalo Workshop
Saturday, August 7th, 2010
8:30am-3:30pm
Upstairs at the Proud Peacock
Join Waimea Valley for an educational and fun-filled day as
we host our 4th annual Kalo Workshop. This workshop brings
experts, farmers and community members together to learn and
share all about kalo. The workshop is interactive with special guest speakers, break out sessions and walking tours to our kalo gardens. The Waimea Valley Kalo Workshop is free and open to all interested individuals and groups. Light refreshments will be available at registration and you are welcome to bring a lunch or place an order at the Waimea Valley Grill.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jenny at
(808)638-5859 or jyagodich@waimeavalley.net

Fri., 8/13
Aloha 'Aina Curriculum Workshop (Hilo)
August 13-14 (Hilo))
Educators who are looking for creative ways to inspire youth to excel in science, math, social studies and language arts standards and to care for resources within their ahupua'a are invited to participate in the Project Aloha 'Aina Curriculum Workshop. The hands-on workshop is available for grades 3-6 educators. The cost to participate is $20.

The workshop will include a teacher's guide that offers standards-based lesson plans, student activity sheets, rubrics, related media, pre-post tests designed to help measure student achievement of standards, a half-day field excursion and lunch.
The Aloha 'Aina curriculum allows students to learn about Hawai'i's unique environment while meeting the current Hawai'i Content and Performance Standards (HCPS III) and the Na Honua Mauli Ola guidelines. Each grade level's unit builds upon a foundation of culture and place-based learning while immersing students in scientific inquiry and related social studies explorations. Math and language arts skills are incorporated as a means for students to interpret and express their findings.

To register, go to http://www.thepaf.org. For more information, contact Joylynn Paman at joy@mauifishpond.com or call 359-1172.

Sat., 8/14
Urban Garden Center's Second Saturday: ORGANIC PEST CONTROL
When: August 14, 2010, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Urban Garden Center, 955 Kamehameha Hwy.
Description: See demonstrations on how to control garden pests while being environmentally friendly. Visit website for more details.
Contact: UGC, 453-6050, http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ougc
Organic Gardening Resources:
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/organic/resources.asp

Sun., 8/22
Happy Habitats
With the Hawaii Nature Center in Makiki
The animals and plants in the forest all have special places to call home. Join us as we discover the many different habitats in nature, see how an animal picks its piece of real estate, and use your imagination to create a nature home.
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Program Type: Family
Age: 3-5 years old
Fee: $20.00-Non-member parent/child team
Registration is required. Please contact: Pauline Kawamata, Volunteer Program Manager, 955-0100, ext. 18

2010

SEPTEMBER

Sat., 9/4
Making the Hawaiian Instrument, Ipu Hokiokio (Gourd Whistle)
With the Malama Learning Center
9:30am-12
At Kapolei High School
Cost: $10 per person or $25 for families of up to 3 people

Learn how to fashion a traditional, Hawaiian instrument, the ipu hōkiokio (gourd whistle) which is about 2 to 3 inches tall. We will be drilling and filing mini-gourds, and learning some history and techniques to play this unique Hawaiian instrument. Instructor Mahi LaPierre is an artist, educator and conservationist. He is also the Site Coordinator for Papahana Kualoa, a Hawaiian non-profit organization based in Waipio, He?eia, Ko?olaupoko, O?ahu.

Registration is required. To register and for more information please contact Janice Staab at janicestaab@gmail.com or 542-9107.

This is a Malama Learning Center "Without Walls" Workshop. For more information about the Malama Learning Center please go to www.malamalearningcenter.org.

Tue., 9/21
Course on Moku O Loe and Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Back by Popular Demand Windward Community College Continuing Education Course

Moku o Lo`e (Coconut Island): The Best Kept Secret in Kane'ohe Bay

This program will introduce you to the rich history of Moku o Lo'e, more widely known as Coconut Island, and the Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) based there. We will also be joined by HIMB scientists who conduct research in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and observe some of their research techniques. Areas of focus include an overview of Coconut Island, HIMB and the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, coral disease, reef monitoring, fish studies, alien species and much more. Classes will be held on Coconut Island. Participants will meet at Heeia Pier. $40 $40 lab fee (payable to the instructor). Event Code: L09PD299.

COURSE BEGINS Tuesday, September 21, 2010 and runs 9:00am to 12:00pm. Runs 5 weeks. For more information contact cwiener@hawaii.edu or to register, call (808) 235-7433.