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Sun., 8/1
Volunteer Opportunities with Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR)
Aloha!
For potential volunteer opportunities and announcements, please periodically review:
http://www.hear.org/announcements/ &
http://www.hear.org/volunteer/maui/
Posted Tue., 8/3 by Nature Conservancy (Stefanie Loo Jefts)
Sun., 1/1
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens' Weed & Pot Club
Come and join Maui Nui Botanical Gardens' Weed & Pot Club. The group meets on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Projects are geared for adults and vary from weeding, trimming, planting, and raking to potting plants in our nursery as well as other projects. Sunscreen, tools and gloves are provided; please wear gardening clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Where: 150 Kanaloa Avenue in Kahului.
For more information call Tina Barnes at 249-2798.
Posted Thu., 1/12 by Nature Conservancy (Stefanie Loo Jefts)
Sun., 1/1
Volunteer Opportunities at Hanauma Bay
Looking for an excuse to hang out at the beach? Want to learn more about marine life in Hawai`i?
Volunteer with the Hanauma Bay Education Program! The Hanauma Bay Education Program is seeking volunteers to answer visitor questions, lead interpretive talks, and promote good reef etiquette among park users. Benefits include an extensive training and ongoing educational opportunities.
Interested individuals, please contact Melissa Mac Garrett at 808-394-1374 or by e-mail at hbvp@hawaii.edu
Posted Thu., 1/12 by Nature Conservancy (Stefanie Loo Jefts)
Sun., 4/2
Taro Patch Restoration in Honokohau Valley (Maui)
The Honokohau Valley Association is restoring some
taro patches. There is need for volunteers to help in
planting taro. Volunteers will learn how to use the
rocks, soil and resources in the valley to try to
recreate as much as possible a traditional kalo patch.
Every Sunday, from 8am to 11am. Bring water and lunch.
Leave a message for David of your interest and for
directions and further information at 573-3250. The
valley is about a 1 hour drive from Wailuku.
Posted Tue., 3/28 by Nature Conservancy (Stefanie Loo Jefts)
Wed., 10/25
Help Restore O`ahu's Wild Places with Ka`ala Farms
Ka`ala Farm, Inc., is seeking groups (e.g., clubs, associations, schools, churches, businesses) to assist in the floral restoration of five sites in west O`ahu (see descriptions below). Ideally, your group would commit to 2-12 volunteer service-days per year. If interested, please contact Bruce Koebele at (808) 696-4954 or holopono@pixi.com.
Kalaeloa - Help maintain the last known populations of the endangered `Ewa Plains `akoko. Work would consist of alien plant removal and native plantings. Site is accessible by vehicle.
Nanakuli - Help maintain a new home for the endangered nanu (Hawaiian gardenia) and other native dry forest plants in our Cultural & Botanical Preserve. Work would include removing alien plants from cultural and planting sites and native plantings. Site is accessible by vehicle.
Wai`anae - Help create a lowland dry forest near our Cultural Learning Center. Work would include removing alien trees from the site and planting native groundcovers. Site is accessible by vehicle.
Makaha - Help restore dry and mesic native forest within a fenced enclosure in the Valley. Work would consist of cutting down or girdling alien trees within the enclosure. Site is accessible by a 30-45 minute, moderately-difficult hike (500 ft elevation gain).
Makua - Help maintain and expand a recovery project at Makua Beach. Work would consist of alien plant removal and native plantings. Site is accessible by vehicle.
Posted Tue., 10/24 by Nature Conservancy (Stefanie Loo Jefts)
Thu., 3/15
Volunteer with Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park is seeking applicants for a variety of paid and volunteer opportunities. The purpose of the summer youth program is to provide conservation opportunities and to explore career options in conservation for the next generation. Residents can also apply for year-round volunteer opportunities so they can experience their national park while in service to Haleakala. For more information call 572-4487.
Friends of Haleakala monthly Crater service trips:
Like to hike, stay in the back-country while weeding invasive plants, repairing cabins and protecting native ecosystems? The Friends of Haleakala hike leads service
trips to Crater cabins on weekends once monthly. The schedule of events is
posted on-line at www.fhnp.org/service.html. Space is limited so make your
reservation early.
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages:
Want to lend your unique skills and expertise to your national park? Residents can apply for 21 diverse positions such as trails maintenance, visitor assistance, weed control, cultural demonstration, library and clerical help. These unpaid positions range from 2 hours to 40 hours per week. Volunteers work with NPS staff, the public and discover the "insider" perspective.
Transportation from Makawao is available! Apply on-line at:
www.nps.gov/hale/supportyourpark/volunteer-opportunities.htm
Posted Thu., 3/15 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Fri., 6/8
NTBG (Kauai) Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER THURSDAYS AT LIMAHULI GARDEN AND PRESERVE
Who: Limahuli Garden & Preserve of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
What: Limahuli Garden and Preserve is seeking volunteers to aid in restoration of a native Hawaiian forest. This is a great opportunity to get involved in important cultural and ecological restoration work, be active outdoors, meet new people and preserve the 'aina of Kaua'i
When: Every Thursday from 8-11am
Where: Limahuli Garden is located in Ha'ena 1/2 mile from the end of the highway (Ke'e Beach)
Contact: Lahela Correa, Limahuli Visitor Program Manager on 826-1053 or Lea Taddonio, NTBG Volunteer Coordinator at 332-7324, ext.228
Posted Wed., 9/27 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
Wed., 11/28
Volunteers needed to help Koke'e Conservation Program (Kauai)
The Koke'e Resource Conservation Program (Kauai) is always looking for volunteers to assist in weed control.
Work is done in the Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park as well as the Alaka'i Swamp. Please contact the office at 335-0045 for hours and more information.
Posted Wed., 11/28 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 1/1
Kalihi Stream Restoration Workdays (Oahu)
KAUPA (Kalihi Ahupua'a Ulu Pono Ahahui, The Progressive Kalihi Watershed Association) is dedicated to restoring the natural and cultural resources within our ahupua'a through education, outreach and action. KAUPA is currently working on a Kalihi stream restoration project behind Kalihi Waena Elementary School. This includes cleaning up the stream, as well as creating pathways and restoring the stream banks. KAUPA is also currently establishing an edible/medicinal Polynesian garden where community members can come to plant, grow, and harvest native plant like Ulu, Kalo, Mai'a, Uala...whatevahs!
KAUPA hosts community workdays every Second Saturday of the Month to help establish and maintain this garden as well as do stream cleanups...anything we can do to take care of the 'aina.
Volunteer information:
Who: Kalihi Ahupua'a community members and anyone else that is interested!
What: "Second Saturdays"
Where: Behind Kalihi Waena Elementary School 1240 Gulick Ave.
When: Every "second saturday" of the month, 8:30-11:00am
Why: Kalihi Stream Cleanup and Restoration Site Cleanup
USE: Clothes to get dirty in, sunscreen, hat, shoes
Directions: From H-1, take the Likelike exit mauka towards Kaneohe. At the first light, turn LEFT onto School St. At the second light, turn LEFT at Gulick Ave. Kalihi Waena Elementary School will be down a few blocks on your right. Turn in to the parking lot and look for the tent in the back.
For more information please contact Barbara Natale at 381-3643 or email: nataleb@hawaii.rr.com
Posted Fri., 3/7 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 1/1
Volunteer Workdays with Kalihi Stream Project
Kalihi Stream Project is ten years old! The project that began in 1998, is a community-based initiative to facilitate the restoration of Kalihi Stream to its former place as a community asset. The Project objective is to increase community awareness of Kalihi Stream as a natural resource, through community involvement and education.
The Kalihi Stream Project invites volunteers to join us in our bi monthly stream days, as we join forces to care for, clean, talk story, educate, plant native seedlings, and learn and grow together, as we maintain, respect and steward the land and water for each other, for those who came before us and for future generations.
Where: Kuhio Park Terrace on School Street.
When: The second and fourth Saturday's from 2/08-8/08, from 9am until 12 noon.
Who: Everyone is welcome! The project is designed for local residents and the community to come and join in a stream day or educational workshop event.
What: Cleaning the stream; picking up trash in surrounding areas, rake out rough areas, plant native plants, weed invasive species, water, and scheduled water monitoring workshops.
All tools, gloves, water and snacks are provided. Come prepared to work and get muddy. Please wear closed toe shoes for safety. Actual work time approx 1.5-2 hours, with a snack break, finishing up with dumping, recycling, and packing back up by noon. Note: For safety reasons, stream days will be cancelled on rainy and stormy days, due to possible flash floods.
For more information contact: Francesca Freund, L.Ac. at: alohafrancesca@gmail.com
Posted Mon., 2/11 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 1/1
Ulupo Heiau Work Day Every Second Saturday (Oahu)
Ulupo Heiau (Night of
Inspiration) is one of the first sacred temples to have built as a "mapele" (agriculture) heiau by the first people or menehune and dedicated to Kaneulupo. The Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club and 'Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi are the co-curators at this State Historic site complex and conduct service projects every second Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to restore the Hawaiian ethno-botanical and culutral features. We meet at the parking area by the Heiau and behind the Windward YMCA. Bring: Lunch, water, rain gear, sunscreen, work gloves.If you can, also bring tools such as sickles, handsaws, machete, hand cultivators or chain saws.For more info and to signup: call Kaimi Scudder at
593-0112 or email at "email@ahahui.net" If you have not been to Ulupo Heiau in the last year or so, you are in for a big surprise. See what community volunteers can do to malama 'aina!
Posted Fri., 2/8 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 1/1
Na Pohaku O Hauwahine Workdays (Oahu)
NA POHAKU O HAUWAHINE (The rock formation of the Hawaiian Mo'o goddess and guardian of Kawainui Marsh) is located on the right-hand side of Kapa'a Quarry road at the Y-intersection before entering the Kapa'a Landfill Transfer Station. It offers a panoramic view into the "piko" of Kawainui Marsh where one can observe in tranquility the wetland birds and marsh vegetation. Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi is the curator for this newly designated State Park. We are planting the 12 acres with native plants to recreate a dryland forest ecosystem. Brush removal and trail construction has revealed ancient Hawaiian terraces that align the massive rock outcrops. We are also working in the marsh, to form a wetland bird habitat.
WHEN: Service projects are held the third Saturday of each month. Meeting time for all service projects will be at 8:30 am and completed by 12:30 pm.
WHERE: The right side of Kapa'a Quarry Rd. about one mile from the intersection of Kapa'a Quarry Rd. and Kalanianaole Hwy.
WHAT TO BRING: Backpack, lunch, water, rain gear, mosquito repellent, gloves.
TOOLS: Sickles, pruners, handsaws, machete, hand cultivators.
CALL: Phone: 593-0112 or email email@ahahui.net for more information and to sign-up for these service projects
Posted Mon., 3/10 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Fri., 1/11
Seeking Science Programs or Researchers Needing Summer Interns (Oahu)
The Native Hawaiian Science and Engineering Program (NHSEMP) is currently working on a summer program for incoming UH at Manoa incoming freshmen who are interested in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
One component of this 7 week long pre-college program is student internships within their area of interest. NHSEMP is currently looking for any interested researchers who may be willing to work with students. This would be a 7 week program and is dependent upon NHSEMP being able to find interested students. If you or if you know of other science programs who may be interested in or need summer interns please contact Daniel Lipe at 808-956-5009.
Posted Fri., 1/11 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 3/18
Join Hawaii Outreach Hui
HAWAII OUTREACH HUI
- Interested in meeting others involved in conservation oriented outreach in Hawaii?
- Are you looking for ways to pool resources and partner with other agencies and groups working towards the same conservation goals?
- Looking for help in developing your outreach program? Need some new ideas for your program?
- Do you want to find out what kinds of conservation themed events are happening in your area?
JOIN THE HAWAII OUTREACH HUI!
The Hawaii Outreach Hui is an informal networking group connecting professionals in Hawaii who work in conservation related outreach including education, community involvement, marketing, public relations, meetings, and other related activities. Our goal is to make it easy to find each other, get to know each other, share information and best practices, and have fun!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Colleen Cole
NARS Outreach & Education Specialist
(808) 333-7741 or tcolleencole@gmail.com
OR
Evelyn Wight
TNC Hawaii Senior Communications Manager
(808) 587-6277 or ewight@tnc.org
JOIN OUR YAHOO GROUP:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hawaiioutreachhui/
LOOK FOR US AT THE 2008 HAWAII CONSERVATION CONFERENCE
Posted Wed., 3/19 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
Mon., 3/24
Volunteers for 2008 Hawaii Conservation Conference
Volunteers are needed to assist with the 2008 Hawaii Conservation Conference. A variety of jobs are available before, during and after the conference. All volunteers must attend an orientation meeting on July 28. Free conference registration (must work a minimum of 12 hours).
Volunteer Coordinator
Seeking a volunteer coordinator to manage volunteers at the conference. Duties include: assist in recruiting volunteers, manage volunteer registration table, schedule volunteer shifts, supervise volunteers, give instructions, assign jobs, and confirm hours worked. Coordinator is needed the day before the conference on July 28 and all 3 days of the conference (July 29-31).
AV Coordinator
Seeking a coordinator to manage all AV volunteers and assist speakers with their presentations. Duties include: supervise AV volunteers, manage AV information table for speakers, collect and load PowerPoint presentations for speakers, troubleshoot any AV problems. Coordinator is needed the day before the conference on July 28 and all 3 days of the conference (July 29-31).
Audio-Visual Assistant/Room Monitor
Work with the AV coordinator in the conference rooms to load PowerPoint presentations on computers, run the slides for the speakers during their presentations, and monitor the room during the presentations (assist with lights, doors, etc.). AV assistants must meet with the AV coordinator before the conference. We will try to match volunteers with presentations that match their interests.
Poster and Exhibits Assistant
Work with the Poster and Exhibit committee to transport and assemble the poster boards in the exhibit hall before the conference. Assist with clean-up of exhibit hall, break-down and storage of poster boards at the end of the conference. Volunteers are also needed to serve as room monitors during the conference.
Art Exhibit Assistant
Work with the Art Committee to transport and assemble art display boards and artwork in the exhibit hall before the conference. Assist with clean-up of exhibit hall, break-down, and storage of art display boards at the end of the conference. Volunteers are also needed to serve as room monitors during the conference.
Film Festival Assistant/Room Monitor
Run the film/video equipment, manage the film schedule, and monitor the room throughout the day on Sunday, July 27 and Monday, July 28.
Registration
Sign in registered participants, hand out name badges and conference materials, and answer basic questions.
T-shirt and souvenir sales
Monitor T-shirt and souvenir table, collect money and record sales.
For more information, contact:
Mariza Silva
Hawaii Conservation Alliance
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 224
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-587-0061
Fax: 808-586-0923
silvam@hawaii.edu
www.hawaiiconservation.org
Posted Tue., 3/25 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
Sat., 4/19
Kai Makana Workdays at Mokauea Island (Oahu)
Kai Makana has committed to helping Mokauea Fishing Village Association and those families directly involved with this island from 2005 until 2010. The goal of the residents and the association is to create and educational center where students, teachers, community members and the public can come to learn the traditional methods used to be self sustaining. Mokauea Island (near Sand Island, Oahu) is considered to be the last fishing village (island) in the State of Hawaii. Kai Makana has committed to volunteering to restore the island at least once a month. The following are a list of dates scheduled for this year 2008.
April 19 (Earth Day Project)
May 10
June 7 (World Ocean Day Project)
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13
If interested in participating, please email kaimakana@gmail.com to confirm date and receive waiver and directions to the project. In addition please wear old tennis shoes or running shoes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, shorts and t-shirt. Please do not bring anything that cannot get wet or large backpacks. We get to the island via Outrigger 6-man canoes. Please inform us if you cannot swim or have other requirements pertaining to transportation
Posted Tue., 3/4 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Mon., 5/5
US Fish and Wildlife Volunteer
Opportunity for 1 volunteer of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Laysan Island in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument for the period of time approximately May 5 thru Oct 10 2008. Laysan is a unique and remote island the has been protected by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service since 1909. Presently on island there is an ongoing habitat restoration program and bird monitoring program. We are looking for 1 individual to volunteer who has a passion for conservation. Work includes invasive plant removal with herbicide, native plant propagation, out plant monitoring, seabird, land bird and shore bird monitoring, camp maintenance and report writing. This is a remote site with a comfortable solar powered camp and limited email access. USFWS provides food, housing and transportation for volunteers. Please respond quickly if this type of work interest you. Conservation work is physically hard work but also personally rewarding at a location like Laysan Island where species migrate specifically for reproduction. At Laysan you are witness to the struggle and survival of species within the natural world. Please send resume to cindy_rehkemper@fws.gov
Posted Wed., 4/2 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Mon., 5/12
Volunteer Greeter at Waimea Valley
Join us as a volunteer Greeter at the Visitor's Center in Waimea Valley. Reveal the historical and botanical wonders of this valley one day a week for a 2 and a half hours. Our staff is ready to train you! Recruiting volunteers now!
Contact: Kelly Perry 638-7766 ext. 203
Posted Mon., 5/12 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Sat., 6/14
Pouhala Marsh Wetland Restoration
Saturday, June 14, 2008
8:30am-11:30am
The Hawaii Nature Center is a private, non-profit organization. Our primary mission is to provide hands-on environmental education programs to families and children. This includes outdoor wetland programs at Pouhala Marsh. Volunteers help to restore Pouhala Marsh by removing invasive species and establishing habitat areas for the endangered Hawaiian Stilts.
Bring your own work gloves and bottled water. HNC will provide snacks and juice for after the service project. Wear a hat, use sunscreen, and dress to get dirty and muddy. Footwear (covered shoes or rubber) is required.
For inquiries please contact Pauline Kawatama at volunteer@hawaiinaturecenter.org or call 955-0100, ext.18.
Posted Wed., 12/12 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Sat., 6/14
Oahu Invasive Species Commitee Work Trip
When: Saturday, June 14th, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
What: Please join us for a volunteer trip to remove invasive Himalayan blackberry on Mau'umae trail. Himalayan blackberry (Rubus discolor) is a thorny vine native to western Europe. Division of Forestry and Wildlife "Hawai'i's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants" list includes all species of the genus Rubus. Blackberry forms dense impenetrable thickets that exclude other native plant species, and make access difficult for hunters, hikers, and other visitors to forests. These thickets can produce 7,000-13,000 seeds per square meter, which can remain dormant in the soil for several years. Blackberry occurs in only a few locations on O'ahu. We can get rid of it before it takes over! We will hike along a well maintained trail for one hour before arriving to the site. The hike to the work site will be an hour long on a hot, sunny, exposed ridgeline. This volunteer trip is for advanced hikers.
What to bring: Take along more water than you think you will need--at least 2 quarts. Please bring gloves, sunhat, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy walking shoes. No slippers allowed. Pack a good hearty lunch because we will be working hard!
Where to meet: Meet at the Church of the Crossroads parking lot. Going mauka on University Avenue, take your first left after the King/University intersection onto Coyne St. Then take your first right onto Kaialiu Street. The parking lot is located on the right, just after the road curves.
Please RSVP by Thursday, June 12th to Julia Parish at oisc@hawaii.edu or 286-4616.
All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
Posted Sat., 5/31 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Wed., 6/25
Volunteers needed for the Kokua Foundation's Farm to Schools Program
'AINA In Schools is a farm to school program dedicated to connecting children to their land, waters and food in order to grow a healthier future for Hawai'i. Participating elementary schools include: Aikahi, Ala Wai, Makaha, Ke Kula O Kamakau, Sunset Beach, Wai'alae, Waikiki, and Wheeler. New Schools will be added to the program for school year 2008-2009! Seeking volunteers:
Nutrition Docent: Trained docents who teach nutrition lessons in the school to 2nd, 5th, 6th graders. (Commitment: Teach 8 classroom lessons per year, 2 per quarter.)
Nutrition Lesson Assistant: Assists the nutrition docent with shopping for food, and assists during the lesson with food prep and lesson cart preparation. (Commitment: Assist with 8 classroom lessons per school year, 2 per quarter.)
Garden Lesson Assistant: Assists lead educators who teach garden lessons in schools. May also be trained to teach lessons or advise school garden clubs. (Commitment: Attend 3 garden lessons per semester for K, 1st, or 5th grades. Once a semester for 4th grade.)
Garden Party: Help to build and maintain school gardens. Duties can include assembling garden boxes, loosening soil, shoveling mulch, creating garden artwork, watering, and more.(Commitment: Attend "Garden Parties" at the beginning and end of each school year, or as frequently as every week, depending on volunteer's availability.)
Garbage Gurus: Trained to teach vermicomposting and ecological footprint lessons, and assist schools with periodic "Wastestream Audits" of cafeteria and other school waste. (Commitment: As needed.)
Farm Connections: I know a farmer/s that may be interested in hosting a field trip, speaking to a class, or offering their local produce as a school menu option
CONTACT: volunteer@kokuahawaiifoundation.org for more information
Posted Wed., 6/25 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Fri., 6/27
Stop Green Bills Veto
The Governor is threatening to veto three key environmental bills. Please contact her (586-0034 or governor.lingle@hawaii.gov) ASAP (before Friday, July 4), thank her for supporting the Solar Roofs bill, and ask that she let the measures below become law.
Electronic Waste Recycling
SB 2843 establishes a much-needed electronic waste (e-waste) recycling program. The program, run by the manufacturers, would provide for collection, transportation, and recycling of electronic devices sold in the state. E-waste from computers, televisions, and other high-tech devices is an increasing problem, as this type of waste frequently contains toxic materials, such as lead in the circuit board soldering or in the cathode ray tube. Currently, opportunites for recycling e-waste are few and far-between. For example, the University of Hawai'i takes e-waste for recycling only one day per year. Let the Governor know that a more widespread e-waste recycling program makes sense for Hawai'i.
"Right to Dry" clothesline bill
SB 2933 allows the use of clotheslines anywhere?including in community associations where restrictive covenants sometimes prohibit them. The bill has the potential to save homeowners hundreds on their utility bills and significantly reduce residential greenhouse gas emissions. Some community associations have bylaws that deny residents the reasonable use of clotheslines, removing yet another barrier to smart energy behavior.
Invasives Prevention Funding
HB 2843 increases critical funding for the prevention of invasive species. The cost - both economic and environmental - of introduced species in Hawai`i is astronomical. Tourism, agriculture, native species, and citizens' way of life are threatened with each new introduction. This bill wisely extends the existing invasives fee to include a $1 per ton levy on non-containerized cargo. Tell the Governor that invasives prevention is one area where an ounce of prevention is worth many tons of cure.
This message is forwarded from the Sierra Club, Hawai`i Chapter.
Posted Fri., 6/27 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
Thu., 7/3
Maunalua Makai Watch Volunteer Training -- sign up by July 3
Malama Maunalua seeks volunteers for Makai Watch training
If you live, work, or play in the Maunalua Bay area in southeastern O`ahu, the upcoming training sessions for Maunalua Makai Watch may be an opportunity for you to learn more about and kokua this special place.
Maunalua Makai Watch is a program of Malama Maunalua that involves partners including the Department of Land and Natural Resources, The Nature Conservancy, Malama Hawai`i and the Community Conservation Network. The goal of Makai Watch is to enhance the management of near-shore marine resources by providing community members an opportunity to become directly involved in this management.
We are looking for volunteers ages 16 and above who can commit to giving at least four hours a month for one year. Training is free --- rewards are priceless!
Maunalua Makai Watch Training Sessions
Saturdays: July 12, 19, and 26, 2008
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: East O`ahu (exact locations TBA)
Volunteers will be trained over three sessions, all covering different topics. These sessions will involve classroom learning, as well as several site visits of the Maunalua Bay area which extends from Koko Head's Kawaihoa Point to Black Point (Kupikipiki`o).
Information will be shared on topics including: Mâlama Maunalua, the organization; history and geography of Maunalua Bay; basic ecology of Maunalua Bay (resources, major threats, and restoration strategies); existing Bay regulations and common violations; fish and limu species identification; biological monitoring; human use monitoring; alien algae removal projects, and other ways for community involvement.
Please sign up today. Deadline to register is July 3, 2008.
For more information contact:
Lance "Mahi" La Pierre, Maunalua Makai Watch Coordinator
lapierre@hawaii.edu
(808) 282-4611 cell
www.malamamaunalua.org
The mission of Malama Maunalua is to conserve and restore a healthy and productive Maunalua Bay through community kuleana (responsibility).
Posted Fri., 6/13 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
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