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 […]
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 […]
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust Family Picnic
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (HILT) is hosting its annual Family Picnic this Saturday, June 20 at the Waihe‘e Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge. Bring your ohana for an afternoon of live music by Kaniala Masoe, makahiki games with West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership, guided tours of the the wetlands with HILT’s Scott Fisher and more. Enjoy a […]
Talk story about Haiku land issues this Thursday
The Haiku Community Association is inviting the public to talk story about local land issues this Thursday. The evening will feature county Planning Director Will Spence, Hawaiian Islands Land Trust Conservation Director Scott Fisher and Maui Tomorrow Foundation board member Mark Sheehan. Topics will include the Haiku Hoolaule’a, land development, Giggle Hill and the elections for the 2015 Haiku […]
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust Buy Back the Beach Benefit Happens This Saturday
1) Hawaiian Islands Land Trust’s 14th annual Buy Back the Beach Benefit Luau happens this Saturday at the Old Lahaina Luau grounds. 2) Guests will get a family style farm-to-table meal crafted by the minds behind Old Lahaina Luau, Aloha Mixed Plate, Star Noodle and Leoda’s. 3) There will be live music from Na Hoa and Joel Katz. 4) Proceeds will […]
This Saturday, Aug. 9: Talk Story on the Land with HILT
Hike your way through Nu’u refuge during Hawaiian Islands Land Trust’s “Talk Story on the Land” series this Saturday. Explore cultural sites, learn about the land trust’s conservation efforts and enjoy Maui’s natural beauty. Participants will meet at the Ulupalakua Ranch Store. RSVPs are required. Free. 9am-2pm. Ulupalakua Ranch Store; 808-244-5263, info@hilt.org -Marina Satoafaiga (@sandtothecity) Photo […]
This Saturday, Jan 25: Hawaiian Island Land Trust ‘Buy Back the Beach’
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust wants you to attend its legacy Buy Back the Beach Benefit Luau. Indulge in a culinary sampling of Westside eateries like Old Lahaina Luau, Star Noodle, Aloha Mixed Plate and Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop. Enjoy live hula entertainment and music by Joel Katz and Hapa. Live auction items will include […]
The social side of social media: Buy Back the Beach for @HIlandtrust @oldlahainaluau via @melissa808
via nonstophonolulu.com It was great to see social media leveraged this year at the Buy Back the Beach event for the Hawaiian Island Land Trust. Posted via email from jenrusso’s posterous
Thanks for all the eye candy @oldlahinaluau @julieyakacoco #BBTB @hilandtrust
At the bar drinks were flowing, Mai Tais were insane. Star Noodles Hapa Ramen Chef James getting his beets on… Beet risotto was excellent, compliments to chef james and the I’o team! Peter Merriman serving his beef bolognese w creamy polenta. Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from jenrusso’s posterous
The food is so ono at tonights Buy Back the Beach for @hilandtrust #BBTB
The entertainment is just beginning, and everyone is settling into their full opu. Chef Tom Muramoto Look at the Cane and Taro station from Ivan Pahk–empty! His fish fish fish was going fast. Chef Pahk’s Fish Fish Fish My favorite dish–poi and poke Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from jenrusso’s posterous
Thanks for all the eye candy @oldlahinaluau @julieyakacoco #BBTB @hilandtrust
See and download the full gallery on posterous Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from jenrusso’s posterous
We Are One-Bistro Casanova and Maui Coastal Land Trust Benefit Dinner Recap
Executive Chef David Gemberling flexed his creativity on this menu that focused on the evening’s theme of “We are One.” Turns out the theme was a play on words, not only meaning that the Bistro is celebrating one year, but also that the establishment’s philosophy of cuisine is being “one” with Maui, sourcing products locally that are sustainable to our environment. Then the Maui Coastal Land Trust also announced the that they are working on a merger with three other outer island land trust organizations to become a statewide Hawaiian Islands Land Trust. Another “We are One” moment.