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Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MONITORING KILAUEA'S VITAL SIGNS. This two-part program includes the 4 mile guided
hike "Devastation Trail to Kilauea Iki: A Trip Through Kilauea's Summit Eruptions" in Hawai'i Volcanoes
National Park, followed by lunch at the Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant in Volcano Village.
Join UH-Hilo Professor of Geology Dr. Ken Hon for an exploration of Devastation Trail,
which crosses the pumice fall from the 1959 Kilauea Iki eruption; the rim of Kilauea caldera,
with a great view of Halema'uma'u and the current vent; Byron's Ledge, to examine ash erupted
after Kilauea caldera formed 500 years ago; and Kilauea Iki crater, a solidified lava lake.
After the field hike, the group moves to Volcano's famed Kilauea Lodge, well known for owner-chef
Albert Jeyte's continental cuisine with a touch of local flavors. Wine will be provided by the
Volcano Winery. Cost per person is $50 for members / $65 for non-members.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
VOLUNTEER FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT. This month we will be clearing vegetation around
planted native seedlings in the manele (soapberry) and koa forest on the Mauna Loa strip of Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park. We will work in a former cattle pasture that has been transformed into a
diverse native forest by planting nursery-reared seedlings over the past 10 years. We will also
learn about the park's native forest restoration program. Because the area has a wide variety of
native plants, we will have to be careful in moving through the understory and be sure of the identity
of what we cut or pull up. Also imperative is scrubbing the soles of one's shoes prior to arrival on site,
in order to ensure outside dirt and invasive species seeds aren't tracked in. Volunteers should be at least
14 years old, and be able to hike at least one mile over uneven terrain through brush in an area with a
moderate slope.
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Program Details (PDF)
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
WAIPI'O VALLEY RIM HIKE. Details yet to be announced.
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY. National Public Land's Day (NPLD)
is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands
Americans enjoy. In 2008, 120,000 volunteers built trails and bridges, removed trash and
invasive plants, and planted over 1.6 million trees. In honor of NPLD, Hawai'i Volcanoes
National Park holds "Free Fee" days annually on the last weekend of September.
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October 2010
VOLUNTEER FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT. Details yet to be announced.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
FINDING MUSHROOMS IN THE PARK. Details yet to be announced.
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November 2010
VOLUNTEER FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT. Details yet to be announced.
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Saturday, November 6, 2010
PARTNERS IN PROTECTION. Details yet to be announced.
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Sunday, July 4, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
JULY 4th SILENT AUCTION. This annual fundraiser is a much
anticipated part of Volcano's popular 4th of July parade and festival, which attracts
hundreds of residents and visitors each year. The auction is held at the Cooper Center
on Wright Road in Volcano Village. Auction items for 2010 included air, sea, and land
adventures; overnight stays; massage, reiki, and acupuncture sessions; admissions to
area attractions; and restaurant and retail gift certificates. There is something for
everyone at this fun and popular silent auction! Jewelry, fine arts, gift baskets,
crafts, clothing, books, DVDs, computer software, printer ink, and more make up the
diverse array of goods and services up for bid. Proceeds benefit Friends of Hawai'i
Volcanoes National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax deductible donations
welcome through July 3).
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Saturday, July 9, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
31st ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL. Every summer Hawai'i Volcanoes
National Park hosts the Annual Cultural Festival to perpetuate Hawaiian culture and promote
appreciation of traditional values. Throughout the day, the sweet sounds of Hawaiian music
fill the air and hula dancers, bedecked in flower lei and colorful mu'umu'u, bring meaning
to the songs through the movement of their eyes, hands, and hips. Cultural practitioners
lead demonstrations and provide hands-on learning opportunities for a wide variety of
Hawaiian crafts, games, and foods.
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