Volcano Art Center's Ferns of the Volcano workshop will be led by Tim Tunison, retired vegetation specialist and resource manager for Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Twenty-nine species of native ferns have been found on campus, many of which are absent elsewhere on the island. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 26, Volcano Art Center. $55 (educational subsidies are available). 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Napili Kai specials: Napili Kai Beach Resort is offering Value Seasons specials from April 1 through June 13 and Fall Value Season from Aug. 25 through Dec. 20. Both focus on a fifth night free in oceanview, beachfront and oceanfront categories, priced $270-$460 per night. The 2008 Whale Watcher's package adds extras to fifth-night-free Spring Value pricing. Specials include a Keiki Eat Free program (conditions apply) for children 12 and younger. 800-367-5030, www.napilikai.com.

ResortQuest expands specials: ResortQuest Hawaii has expanded its fourth-night-free pricing at the Papakea Resort, April 1 through June 21, and Paki Maui, and Kaanapali Shores May 1-31. Rates at Papakea start at $222 per night for a one-bedroom Ocean View Suite. Rates at Paki Maui start at $248 for a two-bedroom with a partial ocean view, and at $246 for a one-bedroom garden view at Ka'anapali Shores. 866-774-2924, www.resortquesthawaii.com.

Kona Earth Festival: Kona Earth Festival 2008 is a monthlong celebration of the natural and cultural resources in Kona includes an Earth Day fair, farm tours, a green building conference and hands-on volunteer activities such as tree plantings and clean ups. April 19-May 4 around Kona and North Hawai'i. 808-329-9220.

Gas it up in Seattle: In Seattle, the Mayflower Park Hotel has created a Guests Gas It Up Package for guests who've traveled a distance to stay at the historic hotel. The package offers a classic or deluxe guestroom at the Mayflower Park Hotel, complimentary valet parking and a $20 Shell gift card for each night of stay. Package prices start at $195 plus tax for a classic guestroom and $215 plus tax for a deluxe guestroom. The Guests Gas It Up Package is through June 30, www.mayflowerpark.com.

Also, the Seattle International Film Festival, is back with films competing for best features, documentaries, actors, directors and short film awards. May 22-June 15. www.siff.com.