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Calendar of Eco-Cultural Events Big Island September 2008 |
Preserving our Land - Perpetuating our Culture
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"NIAULANI NATURE WALK" - FREE FOREST TOUR IN VOLCANO Place: Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano, HI 96785, 967-8222 Date: 9/1/2008 through 9/29/2008 (Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29) - This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, but also the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m., the weekly walk starts just one mile from the entrance to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Meet at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations welcome) |
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ISLAND OF LIFE IN THE PACIFIC: THE NATIONAL PARKS OF HAWAII Place: Volcano Art Center, Hawaii National Park, Volcano, HI 96785, 967-8222 Date: 9/16/2008 through 10/1/2008 "Islands of Life in the Pacific: The National Parks of Hawai'i." This 16 day/15 night Elderhostel program visits Hawai'i's National Parks, Historical Sites, National Wildlife Refuges, and State Parks on five Hawaiian Islands: Hawai'i (the Big Island), Maui, Moloka'i, Kaua'i, and O'ahu. Explore the richness of Hawai'i's people and places, flora and fauna, past and present on an educational adventure you'll never forget! $3,638 double, $4,663 single. |
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WOMEN IN PARADISE RETREAT Place: to be announced, Kapoho, HI 96778, 808 959 2258 Date: 9/18/2008 through 9/24/2008 Hawaii, filled with the strong feminine energy of Pele, is a perfect setting for this retreat that weaves the values and spirit of Hawaii into your own spirit. Through time spent with the kupuna (elders), excursions to places of extraordinary beauty, time for activity and reflection, this retreat will be a very special opportunity for you to learn more about this deeply spiritual culture and yourself. |
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"NIAULANI FOREST WORK DAY" IN VOLCANO Place: Volcano Art Center, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano, HI 96785, 967-8222 Date: 9/21/2008 9 a.m. to 12 noon - Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help preserve the beauty and diversity of the native, old growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa & Old Volcano Roads). Held on the third Sunday of each month, these work days are a unique opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to connect with nature and with each other while assisting in a variety of needed tasks, plus learn about the rich mixture of flora and fauna on the 7.4 acre property. |
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