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Contact: Jessica Ferracane, 808-985-6018 Hawaii National Park, HI – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public throughout 2017. In addition, the community is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s Stewardship at the Summit volunteer program.ADIP and Hawaiian cultural programs are free, but entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events: ![]() NPS Photo When: Wed., May 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai ![]() NPS Photo When: Fri., May 12 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Cooper Center in Volcano Village Stewardship at the Summit. Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive, non-native plant species that prevent native plants from growing in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring a hat, raingear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools are provided. No advance registration is required, and there is no cost to participate, but park entrance fees apply. Visit the park website for additional planning details: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/summit_stewardship.htm. When: May 6, 12, 20 and 26 at 9 a.m. Where: Meet project leaders Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center at 8:45 a.m. on any of the above dates. ![]() NPS Photo When: Wed., May 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium
Kōnane. Come play kōnane, an ancient Hawaiian game of strategy! Kōnane is a game reminiscent of checkers, and was once played by all classes of people throughout Hawai‘i. It has become popular again today, and takes great thought and strategy to master. Come test your skills against your friends! Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free. When: Wed., May 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai ![]() Photo credit: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Pacific Region/Megan Nagel Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free. When: Tues., May 30 at 7 p.m. Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium -NPS-
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Last updated: April 14, 2017