Eight inner city high school students from The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii’s Leaders in Environmental Action for the Future (LEAF) program are participating in a summer work adventure on Maui and throughout Hawaii. The LEAF internship program was designed to give inner city youth the opportunity to spend extensive time in nature learning about conservation, science, and … [Read more...] about The Nature Conservancy Hosts Youth for Conservation Jobs
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Maui to get help with water quality monitoring
Right now there’s just one person at the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) responsible for water quality monitoring on Maui. Just one. To help, three organizations–The Nature Conservancy, Maui Nui Marine Resource Council (MNMRC) and the DOH itself–have created a new Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP). This follows the creation of Hui O Ka Wai Ola, a citizen science … [Read more...] about Maui to get help with water quality monitoring
Deadline approaching for NHHP conservation internships
College students interested in the Nā Hua Ho`ohuli i ka Pono conservation internship program must apply no later than March 31. The NHHP program will provide students with skills to prepare them for future careers in the conservation field. Interns will also develop key leadership skills that are important for advancing the protection of Maui’s natural resources. The … [Read more...] about Deadline approaching for NHHP conservation internships
New Maui internship opportunities for conservation leaders
A new college internship program has been designed to develop Maui’s next generation of conservation leaders. The new Nā Hua Hoʻohuli i ka Pono internship program is funded by Hauʻoli Mau Loa Foundation, a private Honolulu-based grant making organization. The program works in partnership with Maui-based conservation agencies and Kupu, an established non-profit organization that … [Read more...] about New Maui internship opportunities for conservation leaders
The Nature Conservancy’s Waikamoi Preserve Hike
The Nature Conservancy invites you to explore Maui’s hidden treasures through their Waikamoi Preserve Hike that takes place every second Saturday of the month. Waikamoi is home to hundreds of native plants and animals. Thsi month, Bryan Berkowitz will lead a group on a boardwalk hike spanning approximately 3.5 miles (which will take 4-5 hours). Learn about The … [Read more...] about The Nature Conservancy’s Waikamoi Preserve Hike