For the environment
Advertiser Staff
All events are free unless otherwise indicated.
COMING UP
"LESSONS OF THE HAWAIIAN FISHPOND," lecture on the current and future status of the traditional Hawaiian aquaculture system, by Clyde S. Tamaru, aquaculture specialist with the University of Hawai'i Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering; 6-7 p.m. May 7; Bishop Museum, Atherton Halau; $5 (free to museum members); reservations, 847-8296; information, www.bishopmuseum.org.
"GARBAGE INTO GOLD . . . BACKYARD COMPOSTING" hands-on workshop by organic gardener Evelyn Giddings; 10 a.m.-noon; May 8, The Green House, Pauoa Valley; $15; required registration, 524-8427, www.thegreenhousehawaii.com.
"WASTE NOT. . . GRAYWATER HARVESTING," workshop on creating a "graywater" catchment system — reusing water drained from baths, showers, washing machines and sinks for irrigation, etc. — 1:30-3 p.m. May 8; The Green House, Pauoa Valley; $15; required registration, 524-8427, www.thegreenhousehawaii.com.
GARDEN TOUR AND WORM WORKSHOP on using worms to fertilize plants, cut down on household waste and conserve water, hosted by the Board of Water Supply and Waikiki Worm Co.; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. May 9; Halawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwa'ena St.; $30 (includes mini-bin, starter worm colony and instructions); brown-bag lunch welcome; register: 382-0432.
SOLAR OPEN HOUSES, sponsored by solar installer, Sunetric, detailing installation and benefits of residential solar systems: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9; 1328 Ekaha St., Wai'alae; free; reservations requested, 262-6600.
NATIVE FLORA/FAUNA ART WORKS SOUGHT for June 13-Aug. 2 "Hawai'i Nei 2009," art show of native plants, animals and landscapes, sponsored by state Department Land and Natural Resources, Volcano Art Center Gallery and Three Mountain Alliance; entries due May 29 and 31 at Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-333-7741, or www.volcanoartcenter.org.
HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN SPRING PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES, 10:30 a.m. May 19 (bees); with story and song time, crafts and short hike. Recommended items: rain, mud and mosquito precautions, picnic lunch and covered shoes; free; 233-7323.
BE A GREENIE
FREE GARDEN MULCH:
WAIMEA VALLEY GREETER, volunteers needed one day a week for 2 1/2 hours; 638-7733.
WEED AND POT CLUB, Maui Nui Botanical Garden Weed & Pot Club meets 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului, Maui, to do beautification and maintenance work; tools, gloves, drinking water provided; wear shoes; 249-2798.
NATIONAL GARDEN HELP, volunteers needed to protect rare plants and ecosystems at National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua'i; help needed in administration, conservation, education, development, etc.; 808-332-7324, ext. 228, or volunteer@ntbg.org.
Niaulani nature walk, guided tour through an old-growth forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; from Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Niaulani Forest WorkDay, volunteers needed to preserve the rainforest; 9 a.m. to noon third Sunday of each month; Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-8222.
TUESDAYS AT KANAHA, weekly beach cleanup and plant maintenance, coordinated by Community Pride at Kanaha Beach Park, Maui, 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the park; Valerie Vines Magee, 808-264-1454.
CHUN'S REEF BEACH /COASTCLEANUP by Adopt-A-Beach Hawaii and Save The Sea Turtles International; noon last Saturday monthly, from 61-529 Kamehameha Highway, Hale'iwa; trash bag, gloves and purified water provided; bring hat, sunscreen and beach shoes; 637-2211.
MAKIKI FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT, volunteers needed to weed, pick up branches and plant, water and fertilize native plants as part of Makiki Watershed Awareness Initiative forest restoration project; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month; 973-9782.
Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: For the Environment, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "For the Environment" in the subject line. Deadline is 10 days before the event.
