Maui Huliau Foundation, a nonprofit organization offering environmental education programs to Maui youth ages 12-18, is partnering with at least 15 local conservation organizations to launch new distance learning resources for the upcoming school year. The project, called the “Maui Aloha ʻĀina Virtual Classroom” will release distance learning resources aimed at grades 8-12 … [Read more...] about Maui Huliau Foundation and local conservation organizations launch distance learning resources for teachers and students
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust
HILT’s Talk Story on the Land Hike at Nu‘u Refuge
HILT's Talk Story on the Land Hike will meet at Keokea Park on Monday, March 2nd. Presented by Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, attendees will meet at Keokea Park and hike the Nu‘u Refuge in Kaupo with chief conservation officer Scott Fisher. Learn more about the areas native plants and animals, local history, myths, and HILT’s conservation efforts. Bring water and a snack. 9am. … [Read more...] about HILT’s Talk Story on the Land Hike at Nu‘u Refuge
Buy Back the Beach: Malama Kipuka at Old Lahaina Luau
Buy Back the Beach: Malama Kipuka will be at the Old Lahaina Luau on Saturday, Jan. 20. It’s the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust’s 17th annual benefit luau in support of conservation of Hawaii’s landscapes and cultural resources. Guests can look forward to an island-style pa`ina with ono luau fare, complimentary cocktails, live and silent auctions and live entertainment. $175. 5pm. … [Read more...] about Buy Back the Beach: Malama Kipuka at Old Lahaina Luau
2017 MauiTime Green Issue: A brief guide to Maui’s community environmental stewards
One of the (many) advantages to living in Maui County is that virtually everyone agrees as to the importance of environmental issues. There are plenty of federal and state agencies dedicated to making sure succeeding generations will still enjoy the land, water and air we have now, and Maui County Environmental Coordinator Rob Parsons has spent years making sure all our local … [Read more...] about 2017 MauiTime Green Issue: A brief guide to Maui’s community environmental stewards
New Wailuku Peace Park honors Nisei veterans
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center recently conveyed a protected parcel of land in a densely developed section of Wailuku to the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust. The protected 4.5-acre open space parcel will serve as the location for a future peace park honoring veterans. The land, located between the NCMC building and the Kanaloa Avenue and Kahului Beach Road intersection, was … [Read more...] about New Wailuku Peace Park honors Nisei veterans