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Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018
HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – Get out your calendar and make some time to enjoy these events happening at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in March:All events are free, but entrance fees may apply. Some programs are sponsored by the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Check the park calendar for more information.
Paradise Under Pressure: Tracking the Rare Forest Birds of Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi has suffered the extinctions of more than 70% of its native forest birds since the islands were colonized by people. Introduced avian diseases and their vectors have pushed remaining birds into upland forests on Mauna Loa and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where surveys to estimate population densities and trends have been conducted since the 1970s. National Park Service Avian Ecologist Seth Judge describes the trends of native forest birds and how a warming climate has contributed to their decline. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park programs and co-sponsored by the Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Free, but park entrance fees apply.
When: Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium
Emma Kaʻilikapuolono Nakuina: An Extradorinary Woman of Hawaiʻi. Emma Metcalf Beckley Nakuina was many things: museum curator under Kalākaua, author, and Commissioner of Water Rights under the territorial government. Born in 1847, throughout her long and remarkable life, her work and her writing illuminated Hawaiian culture from a Hawaiian point of view. Join Park librarian Martha Janet Hoverson as she takes us through some of the highlights in the life of one of the most influential women in Hawaiian history. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park programs and co-sponsored by the Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Free, but park entrance fees apply.
When: Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium
Visit Kahuku in Kaʻū. The Kahuku Unit might just be the best-kept secret in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and it offers eight different day hikes on the remote southwestern slopes of Mauna Loa volcano. Explore the 1869 lava flow, native forest, uncrowded trails and evidence of Kahuku’s ranching era. Kahuku is in the district of Kaʻū, near mile marker 70.5 on Highway 11, about an hour south of Kīlauea Visitor Center. If you go, bring sun protection, raingear snacks and water -- potable water is not available. Kahuku is open Thursday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance is FREE!
Volunteer Opportunities
Become a Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Volunteer! Come and learn from National Park Service Volunteer Harvey Scott about the diverse volunteer opportunities in the park. Ask questions and see if volunteering with our ‘ohana (family) is something that interests you.
When: Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Cooper Center Swap Meet, Volcano Village
Stewardship at the Summit Rainforest Restoration. Volunteer to help remove invasive, non-native plant species that prevent native plants from growing in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring a hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools are provided. Under 18? Parental or guardian accompaniment with written consent is required. Visit the park website for details.
When: March 2, 8, 16, 22 & 30. Meet at 8:45 a.m.
Where: Meet project leaders Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center on any of the above dates.
Stewardship of Kīpukapuaulu. Help remove troublesome plants at Kīpukapuaulu, home to diverse native forest and understory plants. Bring clippers or pruners, sturdy gloves, a hat, and water. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that you don’t mind getting permanently stained from morning glory sap. Be prepared for cool and wet or hot and sunny weather. New volunteer? Contact Marilyn Nicholson for more info:nickem@hawaii.rr.com.
When: Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Kīpukapuaulu parking lot, Mauna Loa Road, off Highway 11 in the park.
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Last updated: February 5, 2024