For the environment
Advertiser Staff
All events are free unless otherwise indicated.
COMING UP
WIKOLIANA HARBOR STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM, opening ceremonies for debris removal/recycling of material from Honolulu's harbors, to expand public awareness of dangers of debris from Honolulu's marine and maritime environment, ceremonies with entertainment by Aaron Mahi, Martin Pahinui and George Kuo; noon May 19, Pier 7; information,volunteer opportunities, donations: Robin Bond Jr., 450-9200, or 306-1876.
"KILOWATT OURS," award-winning film on affordable solutions to America's energy crisis, followed by discussion by "serial energy entrepreneur" Darren Kimura, president/CEO of Sopogy Inc., on renewable energy technologies being explored in Hawai'i and local prospects for green jobs; 7 p.m. May 20; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Architecture Building auditorium; free; 956-8246.
HAWAII BUILD & BUY GREEN CONFERENCE & EXPO, open to all those interested in the "greening" economy and green jobs, including building and design industry professionals, engineers, developers, planners, suppliers, Realtors, government housing agencies, property managers, nonprofit organizations and workforce trainers; 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 20, Ko'olau Ballrooms, Kaneohe; $95 (student/senior rates available); registration, 522-8185.
"HEAVY RAINS AND BROWN WATER ADVISORIES: What It Means to Coastal Resources," presentation by Kathy Chaston , National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration specialist, one of a series of May lectures, sponsored by the UH Sea Grant Hanauma Bay Education Program, exploring climate change induced coastal hazards; 6:30 p.m. May 21, Hanauma Bay Education Center theater; free (free parking after 5:30 p.m.); 397-5840.
MOLOKA'I WIND FARM: presentation to the Exchange Club of Downtown Honolulu, by Noelani Kalipi, director of Government and Community Relations for the First Wind, Moloka'i, project; noon, May 21; Oahu Country Club.; guests invited; $20; Ed Kemper, 524-0330, ext. 2.
WORM COMPOSTING WORKSHOP on vermicomposting (recycling with earthworms); 1 p.m., May 24; Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing Community Center, 2790 Kahaloa Drive; $30 (fee includes mini-bin and starter colony of worms), registration: 382-0432, waikikiworm@hawaii.rr.com.
"RENEWABLE TREASURES," annual scholarship benefit garage sale for Ko'olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, offering "renewable" clothing, home electronics, books, housewares and plants; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 24, Atrium Building, 46-005 Kawa St., Kane'ohe; 737-5554
"MAKIKI NIGHT LIFE," a "family adventure under the stars" for ages 5 and above, including search for nocturnal animals, hiking and a campfire, 6-8 p.m. May 30; Hawai'i Nature Center; $20/parent /child team; 955-0100. .
HO'OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN SPRING PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES, 10:30 a.m. May 19; with bee-themed story and song time, crafts and short hike. Recommended items: rain, mud and mosquito precautions, picnic lunch and covered shoes; free; 233-7323.
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.
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.
