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Special Event

Event

After Dark in the Park: 'Io: The Amazing Raptors of Hawai‘i (National Park Week)

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Fee:

Free. Park Entrance Fees Apply

Location: LAT/LONG: 19.429532, -155.257070


Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium

Dates & Times

Date:

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Campfire/Evening Program

Description

After Dark in the Park: 'Io: The Amazing Raptors of Hawai‘i

'Io, the Hawaiian hawk is endemic to Hawai‘i and considered 'aumākua – a family or personal god- by many Native Hawaiians. These regal birds were a symbol of royalty in Hawaiian culture and remain protected. Once found on multiple islands, today 'io are found only on the Island of Hawai‘i. Recent studies tracking their movements has shed light on the lives of these remarkable survivors. Join biologist, Kristina Paxton as we follow 'io across their island home.

Part of National Park Week.

Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. For information, call (808) 985-6011. Your $2 donation helps to support park programs. Park entrance fees apply

 

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Interpretation and Education
808-985-6011
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Image Gallery

Hawk in a tree.
Hawk in a tree.
Join biologist Dr. Kristina Paxton as she discusses exciting new research revealing how 'Io move across their island home.
Photo Courtesy of E. Paxton
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