For the environment
Advertiser Staff
"GO GREEN!" Children's Art Show, featuring the work of 40 artists, ages 2-5 years old, using recycled, "found" items and "trash" as part of green art and science classes at The Growing Nest store, Ward Warehouse; opening reception, 5 p.m. Aug. 31, at the store; information, 591-2881, www.TheGrowingNest.com.
"FIRST WEDNESDAY" SIERRA CLUB informational presentation, by Robert Harris, local environmental attorney and local Sierra Club chapter director, on the grassroots environmental group's work to reduce impacts of global warming, encouragement of clean renewable energy; reduced fossil fuel use, and protection of native habitats (for ages 12 and older); 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Kapolei Public Library; free; information, 693-7050.
COMING UP
KA'ALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRIDE RECYCLING AND FUNDRAISING DRIVE, one of a continuing series of recycling 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), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 29; school parking lot; information/for curbside pickup or unwanted-car towing, Rene Mansho, 306-1876.
"THE BIODIESEL FUEL (R)EVOLUTION IN HAWAI'I," a Windward Community College Forum in Chemistry, featuring Kelly King, vice president of Pacific Biodiesel Inc., a discussion of chemistry and technology, but also complex environmental and social issues of the biofuels industry; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Aug. 31, WCC campus, Hale 'Imiloa, room 111; free, open to the public; information, 236-9120.
"BACK TO BASICS: NATURAL PAPERMAKING WORKSHOP," making paper from natural and recycled materials, including environmentally friendly gift cards; 1030 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sept. 5; The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., Pauoa Valley; $20; required registration, 524-8427, http://www.thegreenhousehawaii.com.
HOME RAIN BARREL CATCHMENT SYSTEM WORKSHOP, taught by environmental engineer Jeremai Cann, 1:30-3 p.m. Sept. 5; The Green House, 224 Pakohana St., Pauoa Valley; $20; required registration, 524-8427, http://www.thegreenhousehawaii.com.
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,
SIERRA CLUB is looking for new 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.
BE A GREENIE
FREE GARDEN MULCH:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP MAINTAIN NU'UANU STREAM inside Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden; information, 621-5463.
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.
NATIONAL 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.
