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Contact: Jessica Ferracane/Public Affairs, 808-345-4216
Hawaii National Park, HI – Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout December. In addition, everyone is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s volunteer stewardship opportunities.Many of the park’s guided hikes and programs like “Life on the Edge,” treks to Pu‘uloa petroglyphs, “How It All Started,” and more, continue at no charge. Check the park’s online calendar of events, and look for program flyers posted after 9 a.m. on the bulletin board at Kīlauea Visitor Center: https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.
The park is open 24 hours a day. On Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) and Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve), Kīlauea Visitor Center will close early at 2 p.m. but the park will remain open. Park programs are free, but entrance fees apply. Some 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:
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When: Dec. 4, 11, & 18, at 10 a.m., noon & 2 p.m. Each performance is about an hour.
Where: Meet at the Kīlauea Visitor Center
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When: Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium
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When: Every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. (Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27)
Where: Meet at the Kīpukapuaulu parking lot, Mauna Loa Road, off Highway 11 in the park.
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: Dec. 7, 15 and 22. Meet at 8:45 a.m.
Where: Meet project leaders Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center on any of the above dates.
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When: Tues., Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium
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When: Wed., Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai
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When: Wed., Dec. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai
Last updated: November 16, 2018