| Mondays |
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| Tuesdays |
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| Maui |
| 45 Ton Whale Talk |
| Join our knowledgeable Visitor Center Docents as they present informative facts about humpback whales. Learn about their anatomy, behavior, why they make the journey
from Alaska to Hawaii and what they do while they are here. This presentation is great for all levels of humpback whale enthusiasts. |
| Place: Sanctuary Learning Center |
| Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| Wednesdays |
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| Thursdays |
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| Maui |
| 45 Ton Whale Talk |
| Join our knowledgeable Visitor Center Docents as they present informative facts about humpback whales. Learn about their anatomy, behavior, why they make the journey
from Alaska to Hawai’i and what they do while they are here. This presentation is great for all levels of humpback whale enthusiasts. |
| Place: Sanctuary Learning Center |
| Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| Maui |
| 45 Ton Whale Talk |
| Join our knowledgeable staff and volunteers as they present informative facts about humpback whales. Learn about their anatomy, behavior, why they make the journey
from Alaska to Hawai’i and what they do while they are here. This presentation is great for all levels of humpback whale enthusiasts. |
| Place: Whaler's Village Whaler's Museum |
| Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| Fridays |
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| Hawai`i |
2013 Whale Watch in the Park
[from December 21-March 29) |
| Join sanctuary staff and volunteers for this fun shoreline whale watch. Bring sunscreen, a
hat, and binoculars (if you have them) to watch the whales in the waters off the west coast
of Hawaii island at the Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site while learning about their
amazing life history and migration to Hawaii from the cool north Pacific waters. For more
information please contact Justin.Viezbicke@noaa.gov or call the sanctuary Kona office. |
| Place: Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site Visitor Center |
| Time: 9:00 a.m -11:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Hawai'i Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| O`ahu |
| Whales at Turtle Bay |
| The sanctuary is sponsoring a weekly outreach whale observation station at Turtle Bay Resort. The "whale observation station" is located in the lobby of the hotel. Hotel guests and local visitors can come learn everything they ever wanted to know about the humpback whales and the sanctuary. Whale arts and crafts activities are also available to help the kids learn about whales. |
| Place: Turtle Bay Resort Lobby |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 1-888-55-WHALE |
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| Maui |
| 45 Ton Whale Talk |
| Join our knowledgeable staff and volunteers as they present informative facts about humpback whales. Learn about their anatomy, behavior, why they make the journey
from Alaska to Hawai’i and what they do while they are here. This presentation is great for all levels of humpback whale enthusiasts. |
| Place: Whaler's Village Whaler's Museum |
| Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| Saturdays |
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| Maui |
| 45 Ton Whale Talk |
| Join our knowledgeable Visitor Center Docents as they present informative facts about humpback whales. Learn about their anatomy, behavior, why they make the journey
from Alaska to Hawaii and what they do while they are here. This presentation is great for all levels of humpback whale enthusiasts. |
| Place: Sanctuary Learning Center |
| Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| January |
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| Saturday, 12th |
| O`ahu |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training |
| Oahu Site Leader Training for the 2013 Sanctuary Ocean Count. Site Leaders are trained in humpback whale behaviors, data collection, and volunteer management for their site. |
| Place: Sanctuary Oahu Office Conference Room |
| Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 1-888-55-WHALE ext. 253 |
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| Saturday, 12th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training |
| Hilo Site Leader Training for the 2013 Sanctuary Ocean Count. Site Leaders are trained in humpback whale behaviors, data collection, and volunteer management for their site. |
| Place: Mokupapapa Center, Hilo |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 1-888-55-WHALE ext. 253 |
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| Saturday, 12th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training |
| Kona Site Leader Training for the 2013 Sanctuary Ocean Count. Site Leaders are trained in humpback whale behaviors, data collection, and volunteer management for their site. |
| Place: Jacks Diving Locker, 75-5813 Ali'i Drive Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, 96740 |
| Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 1-888-55-WHALE ext. 253 |
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| Saturday, 19th |
| Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Volunteer Training |
| This training is a mandatory requirement for volunteers who are interested in participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count on the island of Kauai. |
| Place: King Kaumualii Elementary School Cafeteria, 4380 Hanamaulu Road, Lihue (Hanamaulu) |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m |
| Contact: Sanctuary Kauai Office 808-246-2860 |
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| Wednesday, 23rd |
| Maui |
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| Free Lecture: Alaska's Humpback Whales: The Bubble Hunters |
| The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary will host a special lecture presentation by Dr. Fred Sharpe. Dr. Sharpe teaches animal behavior at Simon Fraser University, and has been investigating the social foraging ecology of Alaskan humpback whales since 1987. He has authored several books, is a member of the Alaska Stranding Network, and is also a founding board member and principal investigator of the Alaska Whale Foundation. |
| Place: Sanctuary Learning Center, 726 S. Kihei Road |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| Saturday, 26th |
| Hawai`i, O`ahu, Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count |
| Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This activity also takes place the last Saturday in February and March - Register Now! |
| Place: Various Sites Throughout the Islands of O`ahu, Hawai`i, and Kaua`i |
| Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m |
Contact: Register online or call 808-397-2651 ext. 253. |
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| Saturday, 26th |
| O`ahu |
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| Event: "Welcome Whales" |
| The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary in partnership with the North Shore Ocean Education Coalition and Turtle Bay Resort will be sponsoring a community celebration at Turtle Bay. The event will feature lectures from scientists on Hawaii's marine mammals, a whale observation station where participants can learn everything they've ever wanted to know about humpback whales and how to collect shoreline data about the whales, education booths, children activities, naturalist led wildlife walks, and hula presentations by local keiki. |
| Place: Turtle Bay Resort |
| Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Oahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 |
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| February is Humpback Whale Month! |
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| Friday, 15th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Special Presentation: Flying Through Blue Space - An Update on Underwater Flight |
| Attend a special free presentation by Graham Hawkes, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Hawkes Ocean Technologies to learn about underwater flight. During the month of February, Hawkes Ocean Technologies will be diving its DeepFlight Super Falcon two-man submersible in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. The expedition's mission is to listen to humpback whale songs and experience the humpback whales Hawaiian habitat during peak whale season. |
| Place: Mokupapapa Discovery Center, 308 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Friday-Sunday, 15th-17th |
| Maui |
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| Oceanology Experience |
| The Whalers Village Museum, Whalers Village and Oceanology are proud to present the
Oceanology Experience 2013 in partnership with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Three days of FREE "Whale Talks", ocean awareness, education and activities, plus
special guest speakers and performances at Whalers Village center stage.
Enjoy the Whalers Village Museum Walking Tour.
Explore and discover marine mammal exhibits displayed throughout Whalers Village.
This event is to benefit & bring awareness to the newly formed chapter of the
Hawai`i National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
& The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. |
| Place: Whalers Village, Kaanapali |
| Time: Various times, please check online schedule |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-264-1316 |
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| Tuesday, 19th |
| Hawai`i |
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| Special Presentation: Flying Through Blue Space - An Update on Underwater Flight |
| Attend a special free presentation by Graham Hawkes, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Hawkes Ocean Technologies to learn about underwater flight. During the month of February, Hawkes Ocean Technologies will be diving its DeepFlight Super Falcon two-man submersible in the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. The expedition's mission is to listen to humpback whale songs and experience the humpback whales Hawaiian habitat during peak whale season. |
| Place: Kanu o ka Aina Learning Ohana (KALO), 64-1043 Hiiaka Street, Hoolako Building, Waimea |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Tuesday, 19th |
| Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Volunteer Training |
| This training is a mandatory requirement for volunteers who are interested in participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count on the island of Kauai. |
| Place: King Kaumualii Elementary School Cafeteria, 4380 Hanamaulu Road, Lihue (Hanamaulu) |
| Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m |
| Contact: Sanctuary Kauai Office 808-246-2860 |
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| Wendesday, 20th |
| Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Volunteer Training |
| This training is a mandatory requirement for volunteers who are interested in participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count on the island of Kauai. |
| Place: Kilauea Neighborhood Center Classroom, Kilauea |
| Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m |
| Contact: Sanctuary Kauai Office 808-246-2860 |
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| Saturday, 23rd |
| Hawai`i, O`ahu, Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count |
| Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This activity also takes place the last Saturday in February and March - Register Now! |
| Place: Various Sites Throughout the Islands of O`ahu, Hawai`i, and Kaua`i |
| Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m |
| Contact: Register onlineor call 808-397-2651 ext. 253. |
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| March |
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| Saturday, 23rd |
| Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count Volunteer Training |
| This training is a mandatory requirement for volunteers who are interested in participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count on the island of Kauai. |
| Place: King Kaumualii Elementary School Cafeteria, 4380 Hanamaulu Road, Lihue (Hanamaulu) |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m |
| Contact: Sanctuary Kauai Office 808-246-2860 |
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| Wednesday, 27th |
| Maui |
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| Free Lecture: Life's a Breach and Then You Dive:
Humpback Whale Calf Behavior and Development in Maui Waters
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| The Sanctuary Lecture Series presents Dr. Rachel Cartwright, lead researcher for the Keiki Koholā Project, who has been studying and working with Hawaiʻi's humpback whales since 1993. Her presentation will focus on her recent findings on humpback whale calf behavior in Maui's sanctuary waters. She will also be discussing the possible impacts of vessel traffic on the health and well-being of humpback whale calves. Rachel began her career as a naturalist, onboard one of Maui's many whale-watching vessels. She holds a Ph.D. in Conservation Biology and teaches Biology and Environmental Science at California State University, Channel Islands. Her published research provides new insights into the behavior and development of humpback whale calves in Maui waters. |
| Place: Kihei Conference Room, 726 S. Kihei Road |
| Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| Saturday, 30th |
| Hawai`i, O`ahu, Kaua`i |
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| Sanctuary Ocean Count |
| Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This activity also takes place the last Saturday in February and March - Register Now! |
| Place: Various Sites Throughout the Islands of O`ahu, Hawai`i, and Kaua`i |
| Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m |
| Contact: Register onlineor call 808-397-2651 ext. 253. |
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| April |
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| Monday&Tuesday, 8th&9th |
| O`ahu |
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| Hawaii State Science Fair |
| The sanctuary will host a booth sharing information with students about the sanctuary program, humpback whales and the disentanglement program. |
| Place: Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Oahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 |
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| Saturday, 13th |
| Maui |
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| Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Earth Day Celebration |
| Celebrate Earth Day with the sanctuary at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. The sanctuary will host a booth sharing information about the sanctuary program, educational opportunities for schools and provide a hands-on activities. |
| Place: Maui Nui Botanical Garden, 150 Kanaloa Ave, Kahului |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| Saturday, 13th |
| O`ahu |
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| Mauka to Makai Earth Day Celebration |
| Join the sanctuary and many other partner organizations for this fun event at the Waikiki Aquarium. The sanctuary will host a booth sharing information about the sanctuary program, humpback whales and the disentanglement program. Interactive activities for the keiki will be provided. |
| Place: Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu |
| Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Oahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 |
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| Saturday, 13th |
| Maui |
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| Valley Isle Keiki Festival |
| A fun event for the whole family! Join the sanctuary at the Valley Isle Keiki Festival. The sanctuary will host a booth sharing information about the sanctuary program, educational opportunities for schools and provide a hands-on activities. |
| Place: University of Hawaiʻi Maui College - Kahului |
| Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| Friday 19th |
| Molokaʻi |
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| Molokai Earth Day Celebration |
| Join the sanctuary for this fun and popular event on Molokai to celebrate Earth Day. The sanctuary will host a booth sharing information about the sanctuary program, educational opportunities for schools and provide a hands-on activities for all ages. |
| Place: Mitchell Pauole Center in Kaunakakai |
| Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-264-1316 |
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| Saturday, 20th |
| O`ahu |
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| Earth Day at Sea Life Park |
| Come and join the sanctuary to celebrate Earth Day at Sea Life Park! The sanctuary will host a booth to educate visitors about humpback whales, the sanctuary program and more. Fun activities will be provided to both kids and adults. |
| Place: Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalanianaole Hwy Waimanalo Beach, HI 96795 |
| Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Oahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 |
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| Saturday, 20th |
| O`ahu |
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| Earth Day at Pearl Harbor |
| Earth Day will be celebrated with a fun family fair at the NEX Mall at Pearl Harbor. The sanctuary will be sharing fun activities to educate families about the sanctuary, humpback whales and other marine life in Hawaii. Come and visit us at our booth! |
| Place: NEX Mall at Pearl Harbor |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Oahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 |
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| Sunday, 21st |
| Hawai`i |
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| Ocean Day Mālama Kanaloa Festival |
| The Ocean Day Mālama Kanaloa Festival is an educational community event, open to everyone. The Event aims to: 1) Raise public awareness of the impact people have on the ocean environment; 2) Promote ways of living that favor conservation of marine habitats and sustainability of resources in a culturally sensitive way; and 3) Communicate the outcomes of current ocean and coastal research, management and education efforts here in Hawaiʻi. |
| Place: Hilo Bay Front Park |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Sanctuary Office: 808-327-3697 |
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| Monday, 22nd |
| Maui |
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| Kaʻanapali Beach Clean-up |
| Join the sanctuary for this fun, hands-on Earth Day event. Bring a hat, sunblock and your earth-friendly refillable water bottle to participate in this beach clean-up. Meet back at Noon after clean-up for a free lunch by Hula Grill and raffle prize giveaway. |
| Place: Kaʻanapali Beach in front of Hula Grill at Whalers Village |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. |
| Contact: Maui Sanctuary Office: 808-879-2818 |
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| Wednesday, 24th |
| O`ahu |
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| Earth Day at Schofield Barracks |
| The Sanctuary will host a booth sharing information about the sanctuary program, the humpback whales and the disentanglement program and children's marine science activities. |
| Place: Schofield Barracks (ask for exact location at entrance gate) |
| Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Oahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 |
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| Saturday, 27th |
| O`ahu |
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| Earth Day at Fort Shafter |
| Earth Day will be celebrated with a fun family fair at Fort Shafter. The sanctuary will be sharing fun activities to educate families about the sanctuary, humpback whales and other marine life in Hawaii. Come and visit us at our booth |
| Place: Fort Shafter (ask for exact location at entrance gate) |
| Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Oahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 |
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| June |
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| Saturday, 1st |
| O`ahu |
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| North Shore Ocean Fest at Turtle Bay Resort |
Join the North Shore Ocean Education Coalition for a day of education, entertainment, ocean and beach activities, a lecture series, children's art wall, a student video contest and much more. For more information go to http://northshoreoceanfest.com |
| Place: Turtle Bay Resort |
| Time: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Contact: Oahu Sanctuary Office: 808-397-2651 |
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