“Choosing a partner, how do reef fish decide?” By Heather Leba, Graduate Student and Research Assistant with the University of Hawai’i Department of Zoology

Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater
Costs: Free and open to the public
Parking free after 5:30 pm
For more info, call 397-5840, or email: hanauma@hawaii.edu

“Can you hear me now?  How do Butterfly fish make sound?” By Kelly Boyle, PhD. Student with the University of Hawai’i’s – Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater
Costs: Free and open to the public
Parking free after 5:30 pm
For more info, call 397-5840, or email: hanauma@hawaii.edu

Join The Nature Conservancy staff in fish monitoring and algae cleanup twice a month at Maunalua Bay.

These field days are weather-dependent and space is limited, so you need to make reservations ahead of time. Call Eric Co, Oahu Marine Coordinator for TNC, at 295-9745 or eco@tnc.org.

FOR FISH MONITORING: Volunteers will meet Eric Co, Oahu Marine Coordinator for TNC, at the boat ramp in Hawaii Kai at the specific time. Bring your mask, fins and snorkel, wetsuit, slates and monitoring sheets, sun protection and a towel.

FOR ALGAE CLEANUP: Volunteers will meet Eric Co, Oahu Marine Coordinator at TNC, at the empty lot on the makai side of Paiko Drive. TNC will provide all the algae removal supplies. Bring closed-toed foot protection (tabbies are best), sun protection and a towel. Wetsuits are optional.

FISH MONITORING
* 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 3
* 9 a.m. Friday, July 11
* 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 23
* 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8
* 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19
* 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3
* 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16
* 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3
* 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15
* 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4
* 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14
* 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3
* 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16

ALIEN ALGAE REMOVAL
* 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 4
* 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 1
* 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 16
* 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13
* 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29
* 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9
* 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29
* 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8
* 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21
* 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12
* 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28
* 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12
* 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17

Join OISC in removing invasive alien plants at the Kalihi Valley Nature Park on Saturday, July 12.

The project runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Kokua Kalihi Valley is a community-organized and community-operated non-profit organization that is creating a nature park on 100 acres of public land that have been designated for park development for more than 25 years.

The project will include creation of as many as 20 acres of community and native Hawaiian gardens, preserve and restore ancient Hawaiian agricultural walls and terraces, and the creation of new walking paths and hiking trails.

Currently, the site is overgrown with exotic species. Our hope is to help remove alien plant species to make room for native species. Kokua Kalihi Valley’s goal for the park is to create “a place of quiet recreation, nature studies, health education and the preservation of Hawaiian culture.”

Expect difficult hiking. Bring bag lunch, hiking shoes, sunscreen, and water. Meet at the Church of the Crossroads parking lot.

RSVP to 286-4616 or oisc@hawaii.edu.

Join volunteers in cleaning up the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor on Saturday, July 12.

Meet at 8 a.m. at the harbormaster’s office between the third and fourth rows of boats behind the ‘Ilikai Hotel. Park in street stalls or in the public lot ‘ewa of the Hilton lagoon.

Wear sturdy shoes with gripping soles, a hat, thick rubber gloves, sunscreen and water. No slippers!

For more information call Deborah Blair at 955-4168. Visit www.hi.sierraclub.org.

 Kai Makana has committed to helping Mokauea Fishing Village Association and those families directly involved with this island from 2005 until 2010.  The goal of the residents and the association is to create and educational center where students, teachers, community members and the public can come to learn the traditional methods used to be self sustaining.  Mokauea Island (near Sand Island, Oahu) is considered to be the last fishing village (island) in the State of Hawaii.  Kai Makana has committed to volunteering to restore the island at least once a month. 

If interested in participating, please email kaimakana@gmail.com to confirm date and receive waiver and directions to the project.
In addition please wear old tennis shoes or running shoes, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, shorts and t-shirt.  Please do not bring anything that cannot get wet or large backpacks.  We get to the island via Outrigger 6-man canoes.  Please inform us if you cannot swim or have other requirements pertaining to transportation.

The Sierra Club, Hawai‘i Chapter is looking for volunteers to help clean up Sandy Beach on Sunday, July 13.

Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the bathrooms on the eastern side of the beach park. The cleanup will take place along the highway and coastal areas.

Bring water, hat, sunscreen and closed-toe shoes. No slippers! Bags and gloves will be provided.

For more information call Deborah Blair at 955-4168. Visit www.hi.sierraclub.org.

“The Drifters Project: Plastics, Pollution, and Personhood”

Location: NOAA’s Pacific Services Center, 737 Bishop Street, Suite 1550Presented by: Ms. Pam Longobardi, Professor of Art, Georgia State University Program Professor Longobardi is an artist who has been working on an environmental art project involving marine debris in Hawaii.

“How much energy do reef fish use to swim?” By Dr. Keith Korsmeyer, Associate Professor, College of Natural Science, Hawai’i Pacific University

Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater
Costs: Free and open to the public
Parking free after 5:30 pm
For more info, call 397-5840, or email: hanauma@hawaii.edu

“Sharks - Stewards of the Reef.” A film produced by David McQuire, Speaker TBA.

Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater
Costs: Free and open to the public
Parking free after 5:30 pm
For more info, call 397-5840, or email: hanauma@hawaii.edu