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Kona Coast History Cruise
11/01/2009 - 11/30/2009 CulturalNatural History
Photo courtesy Body Glove
Get a waterborne perspective of the rich and diverse cultural history of the Kona Coast on this three-hour daily cruise which leaves from the Kailua Pier and travels 17 miles south to historic Kealakekua Bay aboard the 65-foot Kanoa II catamaran, with food, beverages and local musical entertainment. Educational, scenic and fun! Call (808) 326-7122 or visit www.bodyglovehawaii.com
Niaulani Nature Walk / Forest Tour
11/02/2009 - 11/30/2009 FamilyNatural History
Elder hostel Rainforest Hike by Paul J. Buklarewicz
Take a one-hour guided nature walk through an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, half-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa & Old Volcano Roads). Free. (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Educational Tours at NELHA
11/02/2009 - 11/30/2009 Natural History
NELHA - Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
The Friends of NELHA offers presentations and tours on Hawai`i Island’s sustainable future in food and energy Monday – Thursday weekly. NELHA presentations and abalone aquafarm tour/tasting Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; At NELHA in Kona. Fee. (808) 329-8073.
H.N. Greenwell Store Living History Experience
11/02/2009 - 11/30/2009 FamilyNatural History
Amy Greenwell Museum. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
Experience daily life in the Hawaiian Kingdom in the 1890’s at this general store, built by English immigrant Henry Greenwell. Costumed interpreters show you authentic goods of the day and provide a rare glimpse into Kona’s colorful past. 10 a.m – 2 p.m. Monday – Thursday in Kealakekua. Small fee. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org
Portuguese Stone Oven Bread Baking
11/05/2009 - 11/26/2009 CulturalNatural HistoryCulinaryAg Tourism
Take part in this historical re-creation – making and then baking traditional sweet bread in a wood-fired oven called a forno, the type used by Portuguese immigrants who came to Hawaii in the 1800’s. A tasty and hands on experience! At the H.N. Greenwell Store museum in Kealakekua, Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org
Kona Stories
11/05/2009 - 11/26/2009 FamilyCulturalNatural History
Amy Greenwell Museum. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
Trained storytellers and special guests bring Kona’s interesting history to life in these lively weekly sessions. Includes narratives of the coffee belt, cowboy and ranch life, good gossip, ghost stories as well as retellings from diaries and letters of residents of old Kona. At the H.N. Greenwell Store Museum in Kealakekua, Thursday 10:30 a.m. – noon. Free. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org
Mysterious Light: Discoveries from the Mauna Kea Telescopes
11/11/2009 - 12/31/2009 FamilyNatural History
This unique, 3-D planetarium presentation provides an exciting visual opportunity to learn about the galactic and interstellar discoveries being made by the powerful telescopes in the astronomical obsevatories atop Mauna Kea. 2 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday. Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo. Call (808) 969-9704 or visit www.imiloahawaii.org
"Origins of Life”
11/11/2009 - 01/31/2010 Natural History
Courtesy Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii
This new show at Hilo’s state-of-the-art Imiloa Planetarium is an inspirational journey through time, examining the early chemistry of the universe, the formation of stars and the solar system, the first signs of life on planet earth, the great extinctions and current scientific research about life beyond earth. Tuesday – Sunday, at 1 and 3 p.m. (808) 969-9704 or visit www.imiloahawaii.org
Kipuka Akihi Hike
11/15/2009 - 12/19/2009 Natural History
Join Hawaii Volcanoes National Park rangers on this hike to a kipuka or isolated geologic island or remnant native vegetation to discover the rare plants and trees that live there. A challenging 3-mile hike. Participants are limited. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Hawaii Volcanoes Kahuku unit near mile marker 70 on Hwy. 11. For registration, information call (808)985-6166.
The 2009 Bay Concert
11/21/2009 FamilyPerforming ArtsCulturalNatural History
Enjoy entertainment by top Hawaiian performers Na Leo Pilimehana and Hookena at this event to benefit restoration and preservation of one of Hawaii’s most beautiful coastal marine venues – Kahaluu Bay in Kona. Also featuring taiko drummers. 5 – 8 p.m. Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa Convention Center in Kona. Fee. (808) 887-6411 or visit www.kohalacenter.org/bayconcert09.
Healing Plants of Volcano
11/21/2009 CulturalNatural History
Learn simple healing uses for some of Hawaii’s most common native plants – called laau – with practitioners Jeanelle and Kehau Keopuhiwa. The Keopuhiwas teach traditional plant identification and protocols with the Niaulani forest as the classroom. 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village. Fee. (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Partners in Protection
11/21/2009 Natural History
Travel to the mountains of Kau with The Nature Conservancy to see the area’s beautiful native forests and learn about the unique flora found in the Kaiholena Preserve. You’ll traverse a one-mile loop trail to learn about native plant species, plus learn the cultural history of the Ninole Hills area. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee To register, call 985-7373, email admin@fhvnp.org, or visit www.fhvnp.org
Fireside Talk Story at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
11/27/2009 FamilyCulturalNatural History
The lobby of the Volcano House hotel is the gathering place for these informal monthly “talk story” sessions about the history, culture and people of Hawaii. This session: Stories of the Hawaiian Islands with Jessie Ke and Maile Yamanaka. 7 – 8 p.m. Free. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Mystery of the Christmas Star
11/27/2009 - 12/31/2009 FamilyNatural HistoryHoliday
Courtesy Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii
The “Christmas Star” that guided the shepherds and the wise men to Bethlehem and the birthplace of the baby Jesus is a part of the Yuletide story tradition. This program explains the scientific thinking about the history of this legendary star. In the planetarium dome of the Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo. 3 p.m. Fridays only. Call (808) 969-9704 or visit www.imiloahawaii.org
Educational Tours at NELHA
12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009 Natural History
NELHA - Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
The Friends of NELHA offers presentations and tours on Hawai`i Island’s sustainable future in food and energy Monday – Thursday weekly. NELHA presentations and abalone aquafarm tour/tasting Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; At NELHA in Kona. Fee. (808) 329-8073.
H.N. Greenwell Store Living History Experience
12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009 FamilyCulturalNatural History
Amy Greenwell Museum. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
Experience daily life in the Hawaiian Kingdom in the 1890’s at this general store, built by English immigrant Henry Greenwell. Costumed interpreters show you authentic goods of the day and provide a rare glimpse into Kona’s colorful past. 10 a.m – 2 p.m. Monday – Thursday in Kealakekua. Small fee. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.
Artisan Farms Tour
12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009 CulturalNatural HistoryCulinaryAg Tourism
Visit three artisan farms in beautiful Ahualoa, upslope on the Northeast coast of Hawai‘i Island. Meet the owners and sample the products at these three farms – a coffee plantation, a tea garden and a honey company. Lots of unique and local flavor! By appointment only. Fee. Call (808)775-1000 or 775-1171 or visit www.hawaiianartisanfarms.com.
Kona Coast History Cruise
12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009 CulturalNatural History
Photo courtesy Body Glove
Get a waterborne perspective of the rich and diverse cultural history of the Kona Coast on this three-hour daily cruise which leaves from the Kailua Pier and travels 17 miles south to historic Kealakekua Bay aboard the 65-foot Kanoa II catamaran, with food, beverages and local musical entertainment. Educational, scenic and fun! Call (808) 326-7122 or visit www.bodyglovehawaii.com
Nature Photography in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
12/04/2009 Natural History
Join renown Hawaii Island wildlife photographer Jack Jeffrey on this monthly stroll through a diverse wet forest and learn photo tips for plants, birds, insects and natural features. Walks depart from the Volcano Art Center Gallery at 9 and 10:15 a.m. Dress for cool, wet weather. Free. For more information call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Rare Bird Hike
12/05/2009 Natural History
Renown wildlife biologist/photographer Jack Jeffrey leads this three-mile hike to a rarely-explored puu, or hill, at 6,000 ft. elevation just off of Saddle Road. The forest here fosters many populations of native birds no longer present at lower elevations. 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Transport provided with pick-ups in Hilo, Keaau, and Volcano. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Christmas in the Garden
12/06/2009 CulturalNatural History
Amy Greenwell Garden. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
Talented Hawaii Island artisans will showcase a varied selection of their garden-related wares and holiday gifts in the unique setting of the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. An enjoyable holiday outing in this botanical and cultural setting. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free; Hwy. 19 in Captain Cook. (808) 323-3318 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
Niaulani Nature Walk / Forest Tour
12/07/2009 - 12/28/2009 FamilyNatural History
Elder hostel Rainforest Hike by Paul J. Buklarewicz
Take a one-hour guided nature walk through an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, half-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa & Old Volcano Roads). Free. (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Tour
12/12/2009 CulturalNatural History
Amy Greenwell Garden. Photo courtesy Big Island Visitor Bureau.
This tour gives an understanding of the role plants played and still play in the Hawaiian culture. More than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona, including endemic, indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants. Free; 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hwy. 19 in Captain Cook. (808) 323-3318 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
“Eruptions of Kilauea”
12/15/2009 Natural History
Spend a fascinating evening of geologic history watching this film which chronicles two of the most spectacular eruptions of Kilauea Volcano in the modern era: Kilauea Iki in 1959 and Kapoho in 1960. A vintage film which has been remastered in DVD format. 7 p.m. Free. Kilauea Visitor Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. (808) 985-6011 or visit www.nps.gov/havo
Kipuka Akihi Hike
12/19/2009 Natural History
Join Hawaii Volcanoes National Park rangers on this hike to a kipuka or isolated geologic island or remnant native vegetation to discover the rare plants and trees that live there. A challenging 3-mile hike. Participants are limited. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Hawaii Volcanoes Kahuku unit near mile marker 70 on Hwy. 11. For registration, information call (808)985-6166.
Healing Garden Festival
12/20/2009 - 11/10/2009 FamilyPerforming ArtsCulturalNatural HistoryCulinaryAg TourismConference-Workshop
This unique festival showcases the health-giving properties of native Hawaiian plants and foods. Presentations and workshops, healing arts, cooking demonstrations, lei-making contests, tours, hula and musical entertainment. 9:30 – 4:30 at Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook and Kailua-Kona. (808) 638-0888 or visit http://hawaiihealthguide.com for complete schedule.
Niaulani Forest Work Day
12/20/2009 Natural History
Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help restore the beauty and diversity of the native, old-growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. An opportunity to help the forest and connect with nature plus learn about the rich mixture of flora and fauna on this site. 9 a.m. – noon. Free. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Volcano Awareness Month
01/01/2010 - 01/31/2010 CulturalNatural History
Throughout the month, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and other partner organizations will offer guided hikes, informative talks, living history programs, and educational workshops, to increase public awareness of Hawaiian volcanoes. See complete calendar at http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov or call (808) 967-8844.
Niaulani Nature Walk & Forest Tour
01/04/2010 - 01/25/2010 Natural History
Elder hostel Rainforest Hike by Paul J. Buklarewicz
Take a one-hour guided nature walk through an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, half-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa & Old Volcano Roads). Free. (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
H.N. Greenwell Store Living History Experience
01/04/2010 - 01/28/2010 Natural History
Experience daily life in the Hawaiian Kingdom in the 1890’s at this general store, built by English immigrant Henry Greenwell. Costumed interpreters show you authentic goods of the day and provide a rare glimpse into Kona’s colorful past. 10 a.m – 2 p.m. Monday – Thursday in Kealakekua. Small fee. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.
Educational Tours at NELHA
01/04/2010 - 01/28/2010 Natural History
The Friends of NELHA offers presentations and tours on Hawaii Island’s sustainable future in food and energy Monday – Thursday weekly. NELHA presentations and abalone aquafarm tour/tasting Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; At NELHA in Kona. Fee. (808) 329-8073.
Kona Coast History Cruise
01/05/2010 - 01/30/2010 CulturalNatural History
Get a waterborne perspective of the rich and diverse cultural history of the Kona Coast on this three-hour daily cruise which leaves from the Kailua Pier and travels 17 miles south to historic Kealakekua Bay aboard the 65-foot Kanoa II catamaran, with food, beverages and local musical entertainment. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Call (808) 326-7122 or visit www.bodyglovehawaii.com
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Tour
01/09/2010 CulturalNatural History
This tour gives an understanding of the role plants played and still play in the Hawaiian culture. More than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona, including endemic, indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants. Free; 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hwy. 19 in Captain Cook. (808) 323-3318 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
Niaulani Forest Work Day
01/17/2010 Natural History
Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help restore the beauty and diversity of the native, old-growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. An opportunity to help the forest and connect with nature plus learn about the rich mixture of flora and fauna on this site. 9 a.m. – noon. Free. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Niaulani Nature Walk & Forest Tour
02/01/2010 - 02/22/2010 FamilyNatural History
Take a one-hour guided nature walk through an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, half-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa & Old Volcano Roads). Free. (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
H.N. Greenwell Store Living History Experience
02/01/2010 - 02/25/2010 Natural History
Experience daily life in the Hawaiian Kingdom in the 1890’s at this general store, built by English immigrant Henry Greenwell. Costumed interpreters show you authentic goods of the day and provide a rare glimpse into Kona’s colorful past. 10 a.m – 2 p.m. Monday – Thursday in Kealakekua. Small fee. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.
Educational Tours at NELHA
02/01/2010 - 02/25/2010 Natural History
The Friends of NELHA offers presentations and tours on Hawaii Island’s sustainable future in food and energy Monday – Thursday weekly. NELHA presentations and abalone aquafarm tour/tasting Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; At NELHA in Kona. Fee. (808) 329-8073.
Kona Coast History Cruise
02/02/2010 - 02/27/2010 CulturalNatural History
Get a waterborne perspective of the rich and diverse cultural history of the Kona Coast on this three-hour daily cruise which leaves from the Kailua Pier and travels 17 miles south to historic Kealakekua Bay aboard the 65-foot Kanoa II catamaran, with food, beverages and local musical entertainment. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Call (808) 326-7122 or visit www.bodyglovehawaii.com
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Tour
02/13/2010 CulturalNatural History
This tour gives an understanding of the role plants played and still play in the Hawaiian culture. More than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona, including endemic, indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants. Free; 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hwy. 19 in Captain Cook. (808) 323-3318 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
Niaulani Forest Work Day
02/13/2010 Natural History
Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help restore the beauty and diversity of the native, old-growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. An opportunity to help the forest and connect with nature plus learn about the rich mixture of flora and fauna on this site. 9 a.m. – noon. Free. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Niaulani Nature Walk & Forest Tour
03/01/2010 - 03/29/2010 FamilyNatural History
Take a one-hour guided nature walk through an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, half-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at Volcano Art Center in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa & Old Volcano Roads). Free. (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
H.N. Greenwell Store Living History Experience
03/01/2010 - 03/31/2010 Natural History
Experience daily life in the Hawaiian Kingdom in the 1890’s at this general store, built by English immigrant Henry Greenwell. Costumed interpreters show you authentic goods of the day and provide a rare glimpse into Kona’s colorful past. 10 a.m – 2 p.m. Monday – Thursday in Kealakekua. Small fee. (808) 323-3222 or visit www.konahistorical.org.
Educational Tours at NELHA
03/01/2010 - 03/31/2010 Natural History
The Friends of NELHA offers presentations and tours on Hawaii Island’s sustainable future in food and energy Monday – Thursday weekly. NELHA presentations and abalone aquafarm tour/tasting Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; At NELHA in Kona. Fee. (808) 329-8073.
Kona Coast History Cruise
03/02/2010 - 03/30/2010 CulturalNatural History
Get a waterborne perspective of the rich and diverse cultural history of the Kona Coast on this three-hour daily cruise which leaves from the Kailua Pier and travels 17 miles south to historic Kealakekua Bay aboard the 65-foot Kanoa II catamaran, with food, beverages and local musical entertainment. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Call (808) 326-7122 or visit www.bodyglovehawaii.com
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Tour
03/13/2010 CulturalNatural History
This tour gives an understanding of the role plants played and still play in the Hawaiian culture. More than 200 species of plants that grew in the traditional farms and native forests of Kona, including endemic, indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants. Free; 10 – 11:30 a.m. Hwy. 19 in Captain Cook. (808) 323-3318 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org/greenwell
Niaulani Forest Work Day
03/13/2010 Natural History
Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help restore the beauty and diversity of the native, old-growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. An opportunity to help the forest and connect with nature plus learn about the rich mixture of flora and fauna on this site. 9 a.m. – noon. Free. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Puuhonua o Honaunau Annual Cultural Festival
06/26/2010 - 06/27/2010 Performing ArtsCulturalNatural HistoryExhibit-Show
This enjoyable and educational festival is held in Kona at Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, perhaps the premier spot in the state to learn about ancient Hawaiian culture. Demonstrations of – and participation in – numerous Hawaiian arts and lifestyle activities, including net fishing, weaving, food preparation, and much more. 9 a.m – 3 p.m. Call (808) 328-2326, ext. 32 or visit www.nps.gov/puho.
Turtle Independence Day
07/04/2010 FamilyNatural HistoryHoliday
Held purposefully every year on July 4, this different event educates people about endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles. Watch as the young honu (turtles), which have grown up in the ponds at the Mauna Lani Resort, are given their freedom as they are released back into the ocean. Call the Mauna Lani Resort at (808) 885-6622 to learn more.
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