Posted at 1:24 p.m., Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Humpback Whale Awareness Month events announced
Advertiser Staff
Here are some events scheduled for Humpback Whale Awareness Month.Feb. 7 — Diamond Head Whale Watching, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; bring a brown-bag lunch and binoculars and learn how to spot whales. Meet at Diamond Head scenic lookout (second pull-off after the lighthouse when driving from Waikiki); call for reservations.
Feb. 10 — Lego Robot Workshop for Teachers in Grades 3-8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free, O'ahu Sanctuary Office, 6600 Kalaniana'ole Highway, Suite 301, Hawai'i Kai. Build a remote-controlled underwater vehicle and learn about the science of underwater forces; teachers can borrow Lego kits for classrooms. Co-sponsored by University of Hawai'i Science Outreach Program. Limited to 20 teachers; for reservations call 397-2651, ext. 252, or e-mail Christine.Brammer@noaa.gov.
Feb. 10 — O'ahu Whale Watching, anytime between 8:30-11 a.m., sites include Diamond Head scenic lookout, Lana'i Lookout near Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, Makapu'u Point Lighthouse (requires novice-level hike). Bring snack, sunscreen and binoculars to learn how to spot whales.
Feb. 16 — Halona Blowhole Whale Watching, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; call for reservations.
Feb. 17 — Ocean Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Waikiki Aquarium. Hands-on family activities to learn about Hawai'i's ocean resources; admission fee. Co-sponsored by Outrigger Hotels & Resorts; call for reservations.
Feb. 21 — Diamond Head Whale Watching, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; call for reservations.
Feb. 21 — Kaua'i Ocean Count Volunteer Training and Whale Lecture, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lihu'e Public Library. Mandatory training on data collection and whale behavior identification for site leaders and volunteers participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Contact Jean Souza at (808) 246-2860.
Feb. 22 — Humpback Whale Lecture, noon-1 p.m., 'Iolani Palace. Christine Brammer, O'ahu programs coordinator for whale sanctuary will discuss the sanctuary and humpback whales. Co-sponsored by 'Iolani Palace.
Feb. 24 — Ocean Count, 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various sites on O'ahu, Kaua'i and Big Island. Contact 397-2651, ext. 253, on O'ahu; (808) 246-2860 on Kaua'i; 1-888-55WHALE, ext. 253, Big Island.
All events sponsored by Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary; for reservations and information, call 397-2651, ext. 253. Also see displays and pick up handouts at Border's at Waikele and Starbucks outlets. For updates, visit http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/news_events/calendar07.html.
