Friday - Sunday, March 7-9. Join us in this lush garden sanctuary for a weekend of beach restoration in preparation for turtle nesting season, along with other nature projects.  Fee of $140 includes land transportation, non-site accommodation and meals. This is a members-only event with reservations required. Phone leaders for complete itinerary and reservations.  Debbi Uchida (808-985-7303); Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers (808-966-7002).  Sponsored by the Sierra Club, Hawai’i Chapger, Moku Loa Group.

Meet at 8:30 am at Sandy Beach bathroom at eastern side of beach park. Cleanup along highway and coastal areas until 10:30.  Call Tred (808-394-2898) for information.  Bring water, hat and sunscreen.  Bags, gloves provided.  All participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardians to participate.  Please contact the leader for the waiver. Closed tose shoes only.  No slippers.  Contact Deborah Blair at 808-955-4168.  Sponsored by the Sierra Club, Hawai’i Chapter.

Walk this awe-inspiring, soft sand beach; afterwards picnic and maybe go in the ocean. (North shore/Easy/4.5 miles)Contact Karen Tilley at 808-821-8008. Sponsored by the Sierra Club, Hawai’i Chapter.

“Coral reef connectivity: what does it mean, and why should you care?” by Rob Toonen, Assistant Researcher with the Hawai`i Institute of Marine Biology. Presentation at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Theater. Free. (Parking free after 5:30 p.m.) 397-5840.

“Coral emdosymbiont diversity and how it relates to the health and resilience of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument” by Michael Stat, Coral Research, Hawai`i Institute of Marine Biology. Presentation at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Theater. Free. (Parking free after 5:30 p.m.) 397-5840.

“Pin cushions of the Sea: Ecology of urchins in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands” by Erik Franklin, Research specialist, Hawai`i Institute of Marine Biology
“Coral emdosymbiont diversity and how it relates to the health and
resilience of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument” by Michael
Stat, Coral Research, Hawai`i Institute of Marine BiologyLocation: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Theater. Free. (Parking free after 5:30 p.m.) 397-5840.

“The Hawaiian Monk Seal: A genetic glimpse into its, past, present and future” by Jennifer Schultz, Graduate student, UH Zoology Department and the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology.  Presentation at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Theater. Free. (Parking free after 5:30 p.m.) 397-5840.

Climate Change in the Pacific Islands with a Focus on Hawaiian Ecology

Keoni Auditorium, Hawai‘i Imin International Conference Center East-West Center, 1777 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI

Free and open to the public

Sponsored by Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S Geological Survey

For more information contact Mariza Silva at silvam@hawaii.edu or 808-587-0061 www.hawaiiconservation.org

The city is hosting an Adopt-A-Stream project in Waimānalo. Volunteers will meet at Kahawai Stream and Humukini Place. Must be 13 or older. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. Volunteers should wear long pants, covered shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Free.

The city is hosting a storm drain stenciling project in Holomua. Volunteers will meet at Holomua Elementary School. Free.