For the environment
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL
GET THE DRIFT & BAG IT, the Ocean Conservancy's annual International Coastal Cleanup and collection of beach debris data (including fishing nets, floats and fishing line), locally scheduled on the Kahuku shoreline; 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19, at Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku; information, 538-6616; Maui sites, 877-2524.
O'AHU INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEE WORK DAY, with Kokua Kalihi Valley, in Kalihi Valley Nature Park, an ongoing project to create as many as 20 acres of community and native Hawaiian gardens, preserve/restore old agricultural walls and terraces, and create new walking paths and hiking trails; 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 19; leaving from Church of the Crossroads parking lot (recommended: water, gloves, hat, sunscreen, rain jacket, long pants, and walking shoes); reservations, by Sept. 17, 286-4616.
KANOELANI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECYCLING, DOCUMENT SHREDDING FUNDRAISING DRIVE, one of a continuing series of community cleanup collections of recyclable waste, including athletic shoes, cooking oil, green waste, batteries, plastic, HI-5 cans/bottles, cell phones, telephone books and magazines (no paint, hazardous fluids, microwave ovens, TVs, tires or gas tanks), 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19, school parking lot, Waipi'o Gentry; information/for curbside pickup or unwanted-car towing, Rene Mansho, 306-1876.
FINAL WAYFINDER LECTURE, sponsored by Hawai'i Public Radio, with bioenergy research expert Paul Zorner, president/CEO of Hawaii BioEnergy (energy security, renewable materials, creating carbon-neutral environments and local jobs in a green economy) and chairman of Kuehnle AgroSystems, (working on lines of algae for production of auto, marine and aviation fuels); 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17, HPR Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St.; free; reservations advised, 955-8821.
COOKING WITH LOCAL FLAVOR, using local ingredients in cooking; 6 p.m. Sept. 17, Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; information, 738-0820.
MALAMA MAUNALUA BAY, with demonstration of bay weed removal and other clean-up efforts, with 5 percent of day's sales donated to the organization, Sept. 19, store hours, Whole Foods, Kahala; free; information, 738-0820.
MEDICINAL PLANTS TOUR, of plants and trees used as natural remedies, 1 p.m. Sept. 19, Foster Botanical Garden; reservations required, admission fee to garden; 522-7066,
"EDIBLE CONTAINER GARDENS — A Permaculture Approach," hands-on workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Sept. 19; The Green House, Pauoa Valley; $20; required registration, 524-8427, www.thegreenhousehawaii.com.
"THE MAGIC OF HERBS," a hands-on workshop on planting and using a herbal garden; 1:30-3 p.m. Sept. 19; The Green House, Pauoa Valley; $20; required registration, 524-8427, www.thegreenhousehawaii.com.
BE A GREENIE
FREE GARDEN MULCH:
FRESH DAYS, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, a chance to shop for affordable, fresh, locally grown produce, and get information on shopping and eating healthier, and food samples; information, 432-2270:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP MAINTAIN NU'UANU STREAM inside Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden; information, 621-5463.
SIERRA CLUB is looking for hike/outing leaders (information, Stan Oka, 429-9814, or Deborah Blair, 955-4168), and for people willing to sign up as new Facebook friends; information, 538-6616.
WEED AND POT CLUB, Maui Nui Botanical Garden Weed & Pot Club meets 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului, to do beautification and maintenance work; tools, gloves, drinking water provided; wear shoes; 808-249-2798.
KAUA'I GARDEN HELP, volunteers needed to protect rare plants and ecosystems at National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kaua'i; help needed in administration, conservation, education, development, etc.; 808-332-7324, ext. 228, or volunteer@ntbg.org.
Niaulani nature walk, guided tour through an old-growth forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays, from Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Niaulani Forest WorkDay, volunteers needed to preserve the rainforest; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. third Sunday of each month, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-8222.
TUESDAYS AT KANAHA, weekly beach cleanup and plant maintenance, coordinated by Community Pride at Kanaha Beach Park, Maui, 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at the park; Valerie Vines Magee, 808-264-1454.
CHUN'S REEF BEACH/COAST CLEANUP by Adopt-A-Beach Hawaii and Save The Sea Turtles International; noon, last Saturday monthly, from 61-529 Kamehameha Highway, Hale'iwa; trash bag, gloves and purified water provided; bring hat, sunscreen and beach shoes; 637-2211.
WAIMEA VALLEY GREETER, volunteers needed one day a week for 2 1/2 hours; 638-7766.
MAKIKI FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT, the O'ahu Na Ala Hele Trails and Access program and Hawai'i Nature Center need volunteers to weed, pick up branches, plant, water and fertilize native plants as part of the Makiki WAI (Watershed Awareness Initiative) forest restoration project. Bring long pants, long-sleeved shirt, shoes or boots, gloves, insect repellent, water and lunch; families welcome; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Saturday, monthly; meet at Makiki forestry base yard above new Hawai'i Nature Center (from Makiki Street, take a left onto Makiki Heights Drive; the area entrance is before first hairpin turn); 973-9782.
Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: For the Environment, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "For the Environment" in the subject line. Deadline is 10 days before the event.
