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The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) and Kaua‘i Community College (KCC) partnership continues in January 2018 with first event in their collaborative Earth Matters Public Lecture Series.

On Tuesday, January 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the KCC Campus Center Cafeteria, join a panel of seven experts for Voices of Climate Change and Conservation: A Panel Discussion. Representing decades of professional experience and diverse backgrounds in science and environmental policy and planning, the panel will examine the connections between climate change and conservation in Hawai‘i.

Issues like coral bleaching, coastal erosion, sea level rise, and drought will be discussed as they relate to rare plant and bird conservation, invasive species, the protection of watersheds, forests, and marine ecosystems. The panel will also address threats to man-made and natural coastal environments and efforts to create a more sustainable future for Hawai‘i.

The panel includes:

Dr. Chuck Blay, Sedimentary Geologist

Dr. Lisa “Cali” Crampton, Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project, Project Leader

Katie Nalasere, Hawai‘i Department of Aquatic Resources

Ruby Pap, Coastal Land Use Extension Agent, University of Hawai‘i, Sea Grant College Program

Dr. Maggie Sporck-Koehler, Statewide Research Botanist, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife

Ben Sullivan, Kaua‘i County Energy & Sustainability Coordinator

Jan TenBruggencate, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative

The Earth Matters public lecture series is being offered at the KCC Campus Center Cafeteria (behind the Performing Arts Center), Kaua‘i Community College, 3-1901 Kaumuali‘i Hwy., Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i. For questions about accessibility or to request special accommodations, please contact: Margaret Clark at (808) 332-7324 Ext 225 at least ten days in advance.

Earth Matters is one of many collaborations between the National Tropical Botanical Garden and Kaua‘i Community College. Both NTBG and KCC share a common goal of quality education to truly change lives. NTBG is a not-for-profit institution, headquartered in Kalāheo. KCC, which is part of the University of Hawai‘i system, operates a large campus in Līhu‘e.

Volunteer Day on November 12th from 9am-2pm in Hanapepe!

We need your help: Our front lobby is in desperate need of a make-over! We recently were given part of the Forest Bird Exhibit of the Bishop Museum in Honolulu. We’d like to transform our lobby into a more inviting and informative space for our visitors and we need your help! Activities include moving furniture, painting and installing the artwork.

We will also have mistnets that are in need of repairs!
Join us for the whole time or just a little bit, we are grateful for any support you can give us.

Guided Hike in Koke’e on November 18th, 9am-1pm in Koke’e!

Where: Na Pali Kona Forest Reserve. Meet at Pu’u O Kila lookout (end of road parking lot).
Leader: Project Staff of the Kaua‘i Forest Bird Recovery Project
Donation: $10 per person (cash please) pass-through to KFBRP to support their important efforts.

Description: Hike and learn about KFBR project’s efforts to monitor Puaiohi, ‘Akikiki and ‘Akeke‘e (mist netting, banding, sample collection, resighting, rodent control, egg collection to found captive populations). We will observe misnetting and banding (subjct to staff availability and weather permitting).

Physical Demands: moderate difficulty, 4 mile hike round trip through bogs and native rain forest, no bathrooms, bring water/lunch, sun protection, good footwear, rain gear, etc. Not suitable for children under 8 unless carried, people not comfortable hiking on muddy, rough terrain with some hills.

RSVP: Please RSVP by November 10 to Hawai‘i Audubon Society at hiaudsoc@pixi.com, subject line: Alaka‘i Tour