News Release

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park November 2018 Events

Maile in bloom in Kīpukapuaulu

NPS Photo/Sierra McDaniel

News Release Date: October 12, 2018

Contact: Jessica Ferracane/Public Affairs Specialist, 808-985-6011

Hawaii National Park, Hawai‘i – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout November. In addition, everyone is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s volunteer stewardship opportunities.
 
In addition, some of the park’s most popular guided hikes and programs like “Life on the Edge,” treks to Pu‘uloa Petroglyphs, “How It All Started,” and more, have resumed. Check the park’s online calendar of events, and look for program flyers posted on the bulletin board near the doors to Kīlauea Visitor Center after 9 a.m. daily: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.
 
Park 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:
 
Stewardship at the Summit. Volunteer to help remove invasive, non-native plant species that prevent native plants from growing in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, a World Heritage Site. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring a hat, raingear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools are provided. Under 18? Parental or guardian accompaniment or written consent is required. Visit the park website for additional planning details: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/summit_stewardship.htm. 
When: Nov. 2, 17, 24 and 28. Meet at 8:45 a.m. 
Where: Meet project leaders Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center on any of the above dates.

Stewardship of Kīpukapuaulu. Help remove troublesome plants at Kīpukapuaulu, home to an astonishing diversity of native forest and understory plants. Bring clippers or pruners, sturdy gloves, a hat, and water. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that you don’t mind getting permanently stained from morning glory sap. Be prepared for cool and wet or hot and sunny weather.  New volunteer? Contact Marilyn Nicholson for more info: [e-mail]. 
When: Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. (Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29)
Where: Meet at the Kīpukapuaulu parking lot, Mauna Loa Road, off Highway 11 in the park. 

Kolea: A Story of Hawai‘i and Beyond. From the author of Tales from the Parks: My Adventure as a Park Ranger comes Russell Cahill’s latest book, KOLEA: A Story of Hawai‘i and Beyond. His book transports us to a world where hula dancers were experts at spear fighting, adventure ruled, and young people could build and sail a canoe on voyages to unknown lands. Join Cahill for this special evening of selected readings and book signing. 
Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free (park entrance fees apply).
When: Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. 
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium   

Veterans Day is a Fee-Free Day. Many veterans work and volunteer in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and we honor veterans everywhere with a fee-free day for ALL visitors on Veterans Day. Active duty U.S. service members can get a free annual pass to all public lands; just show your military I.D. at the park’s entrance station. More info: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm
When: Sun., Nov. 11 all day
Where: All fee-charging national parks in the U.S., including Hawai‘i Volcanoes, Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, and Haleakalā National Park on Maui. All other national park units in Hawai‘i are free year-round. 

Buffalo Soldiers: Trailblazers of the National Parks. Park founders like Thomas Augustus Jaggar, geologist for Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), knew they couldn’t build a National Park alone. African American soldiers, nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers, were instrumental in building and protecting many national parks, including Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, in its infancy. Join rangers Elaine Boddie and Julieanne Fontana as they bring to life the remarkable story of how one regiment stationed in Hawai‘i, carved a trail out of rough ʻaʻā lava, assisted Dr. Jaggar in his field work, and left a legacy of hard work and rugged endurance.  
Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free (park entrance fees apply).
When: Tues., Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.   
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium 

Lā‘au Lapa‘au Demonstration. Delve into the world of lā‘au lapa‘au (Hawaiian herbal medicine) with local practitioner Momi Subiono. Momi uses herbs to help the Hawaiian community and aims to create renewed awareness, understanding, and use of plants for traditional healing. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free (park entrance fees apply).
When: Wed., Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai

Nontuberculous Mycobacteria: A Kīlauea Volcano Study Within a Study. Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are bacteria found in soil and water-based biofilms, and when inhaled into the lungs, can cause chronic disease in susceptible individuals. Hawaiʻi shows the highest number of NTM lung disease cases in the United States. Join Dr. Jennifer Honda as she introduces her research to study the environmental, host, and microbial factors driving NTM lung disease emergence in Hawaiʻi. Along with collaborators from Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory and USGS, this study takes a closer look at the potential association of NTM with the Kīlauea environment. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free (park entrance fees apply).
When: Tues., Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.   
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium 

Return to the Wild, One Year Later: An Update on the Reintroduction Efforts of ʻAlalā. Through intensive efforts, 11‘alalā, the endemic and endangered Hawaiian crow, have survived in native forests for over a year. Join Rachel Kingsley, Education and Outreach Associate for the ‘Alalā Project, as she provides an update on the birds that have been reintroduced, and plans for future reintroductions. She and other experts will share their knowledge and answer questions about this highly intelligent and unique crow species, integral to native Hawaiian ecosystems and culture. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free (park entrance fees apply).
When: Tues., Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.   
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium 

Pū‘ohe Demonstration. The pū ‘ohe is a Hawaiian bamboo trumpet. It has a deep sound somewhat like a conch shell and like other native instruments, takes the special spirit breath to produce the proper sound. Join park rangers and Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association staff as they share their knowledge and help you make your own pū‘ohe. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free (park entrance fees apply).
When: Wed., Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai
 

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