[Return to News and Events Main Page] 2006 Sanctuary Events Calendar Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec  The Sanctuary is proud to offer "45 Ton Talks" each Tuesday at the Sanctuary Headquarters in Kihei, Maui. For more information, click here. Please Visit Us...The Sanctuary Education Center will be open Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. January Saturday, 7 OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Big Island Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training (Hilo) Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Mokupapapa Discovery Center, Hilo, Hawai`i Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Breena Martin 1-888-55WHALE ext. 258 Mandatory training for site leaders participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. An optional lecture on Hawai`i's marine debris cleanup efforts will be presented by Carey Morishige, Marine Debris Outreach Coordinator, following the training. Sunday, 8 OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Big Island Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training (Kona) Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: To Be Determined, Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Breena Martin 1-888-55WHALE ext. 258 Mandatory training for site leaders participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. An optional lecture on Hawai`i's marine debris cleanup efforts will be presented by Carey Morishige, Marine Debris Outreach Coordinator, following the training. Thursday, 12 Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Honolulu International Airport Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact: Keeley Belva 397-2651 ext. 248 (O`ahu) The 43rd meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. Saturday, 14 OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Kaua`i Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader and Volunteer Training & Whale Lecture Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Lihue Public Library Meeting Room Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 Mandatory training for site leaders and volunteers participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. Saturday, 14 OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY O`ahu Sanctuary Ocean Count Site Leader Training Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: O`ahu Sanctuary Office, Hawai`i Kai Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Refresher course for site leaders who have participated for 3+ years) or 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for other site leaders Contact: Breena Martin 397-2651 ext. 258 Mandatory training for site leaders participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count. Training to include an overview of the project, data collection procedures, and whale behavior identification. An optional lecture on Hawai`i's marine debris cleanup efforts will be presented by Carey Morishige, Marine Debris Outreach Coordinator, following the training. Saturday, 28 OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Sanctuary Ocean Count Sponsor: National Marine Sanctuary Program Place: O`ahu, Kaua`i, and Hawai`i Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Contact: 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) 246-2860 (Kaua`i) 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253 (Hawai`i) 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! February is... HUMPBACK WHALE AWARENESS MONTH...GET INVOLVED AND SPREAD THE WORD! Throughout the Month! Visit the following locations to enjoy our displays on the Sanctuary and humpback whales: Hilo, Hawai`i - Mokupapapa Discovery Center (More information, directions, and hours of operation) More coming soon.... Thursday, 2 WATCH WHALES - West Hawai`i Watch Whales in the Park Sponsor: Sanctuary & National Park Service Place: Pu`ukohola Heiau National Historic Site Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i) Bring your brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars (if you have them), and join sanctuary staff and volunteers as we celebrate Humpback Whale Awareness Month by looking for humpbacks in the waters off the National Parks on the west side of the Big Island! Thursday, 2 WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY Lecture by Ed Lyman, Marine Mammal Response Coordinator for the Sanctuary, entitled "Rescuing Hawai`i's Humpbacks" Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 The Sanctuary will host a lecture as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series and whale month. Learn more about the rescue capabilities in the Hawaiian Islands. Friday, 3 WATCH WHALES - O`ahu Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Diamond Head, call for meeting location. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Friday, 3 WATCH WHALES - Kaua`i Brownbag with Whales on Kaua`i at Ahukini State Recreation Pier Sponsors: Sanctuary and Division of State Parks Place: Ahukini State Recreation Pier, Lihue Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 (Kaua`i) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from Kaua`i's shoreline. Friday, 3 WHALE MONTH ON KAUA'I Lecture on Humpback Whales - "Disentangling Large Whales" By Ed Lyman, Marine Mammal Rescue Manager, HIHWNMS Sponsors: Sanctuary and Lihue Public Library Place: Lihue Public Library Meeting Room Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 A multi-media presentation by one of the nation's experts on large whale disentanglement. Topics include: disentanglement methods, stories behind the headlines on some of the disentanglement efforts, and increased capabilities in Hawai`i. Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5 Hawai`i Ocean Sports Expo Place: Hawai`i Convention Center Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Saturday), 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Sunday) Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) The Sanctuary will host a booth at this first annual event Ocean Sports Event. Check it out whether your interests lie in ocean/water sports, adventure travel, ocean conservation, or underwater photography. Make sure to visit our booth! Saturday, 4 WHALE MONTH WEST HAWAI`I Humpback Whale 45-Ton Talk Sponsor: Sanctuary & Outrigger Resorts & Hotels Place: Ohana Keauhou Beach Resort Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i) Come join us for this informative lecture that will include photos and video footage of Hawai`i's humpback whales. Wednesday, 8 WHALE MONTH WEST HAWAI`I Humpback Whale 45-Ton Talk Sponsor: Sanctuary & National Park Service Place: Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i) Come join us for this informative lecture that will include photos and video footage of Hawai`i's humpback whales. Thursday, 9 WATCH WHALES - West Hawai`i Watch Whales in the Park Sponsor: Sanctuary & National Park Service Place: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Visitor Center Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i) Bring your brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars (if you have them), and join sanctuary staff and volunteers as we celebrate Humpback Whale Awareness Month by looking for humpbacks in the waters off the National Parks on the west side of the Big Island! Thursday, 9 WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY Lecture by Carey Morishige, Marine Debris Outreach Coordinator, U.H. Sea Grant College Program, entitled "Marine Debris: A Threat to Humpback Whales and other Marine Wildlife" Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 The Sanctuary will host a lecture as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series and whale month. Learn more about marine debris cleanup efforts. Friday, 10 WATCH WHALES - O`ahu Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Diamond Head, call for meeting location. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Saturday, 11 WATCH WHALES - O`ahu SPECIAL WEEKEND EVENT! Watch Whales with the Sanctuary Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: O`ahu Sites Include: Diamond Head Scenic Lookout (2nd pull-off after the lighthouse when driving from Waikiki), Lana`i Lookout (pull-off just past Hanauma Bay when driving North from Hawai`i Kai), Halona Blowhole, Makapu`u Point Lighthouse (requires novice level hike). Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Stop by anytime between the hours of 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a snack, water, sunscreen and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from one of O`ahu's best shoreline whalewatch locations. Thursday, 16 WATCH WHALES - West Hawai`i Watch Whales in the Park Sponsor: Sanctuary & National Park Service Place: Pu`ukohola Heiau National Historic Site Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i) Bring your brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars (if you have them), and join sanctuary staff and volunteers as we celebrate Humpback Whale Awareness Month by looking for humpbacks in the waters off the National Parks on the west side of the Big Island! Thursday, 16 WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY Lecture by David Schofield, Marine Mammal Response Coordinator for NOAA Fisheries, entitled "Marine Mammal Strandings" Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 The Sanctuary will host a lecture as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series and whale month. Learn more about marine mammal strandings. Friday, 17 WATCH WHALES - O`ahu Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Diamond Head, call for meeting location. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Sunday, 19 WHALE MONTH ON KAUA'I Lecture on Humpback Whales - "Hearing and Echolocation of Whales and Dolphins" By Paul E. Nachtigall, Ph.D. Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: To Be Determined Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 Dr. Nachtigall will lecture on how whales and dolphins use sound and how scientists measure what whales and dolphins hear. Dr. Nachtigall is a member of the Marine Mammal Commission's Committee on the Effects of Noise on Marine Mammals and the NOAA Noise Exposure Criteria Panel. Thursday, 23 WATCH WHALES - West Hawai`i Watch Whales in the Park Sponsor: Sanctuary & National Park Service Place: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Visitor Center Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Justin Viezbicke 327-3697 (Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i) Bring your brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars (if you have them), and join sanctuary staff and volunteers as we celebrate Humpback Whale Awareness Month by looking for humpbacks in the waters off the National Parks on the west side of the Big Island! Thursday, 23 WHALE MONTH AT HANAUMA BAY Lecture by Kelly Gleason, Maritime Archaeologist for the National Marine Sanctuary Program's Pacific Islands Region, entitled "Discovering Whaling Shipwrecks in Hawai`i" Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant's Hanauma Bay Education Program, City and County of Honolulu Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 The Sanctuary will host a lecture as part of the Hanauma Bay lecture series and whale month. Learn more about the whaling shipwrecks that have been discovered in Hawai`i. Friday, 24 WATCH WHALES - O`ahu Watch Whales with the Sanctuary at Diamond Head Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Diamond Head, call for meeting location. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from O`ahu's shoreline. Friday, 24 WATCH WHALES - Kaua`i Brownbag with Whales with the Sanctuary on Kaua`i at Ahukini State Recreation Pier Sponsors: Sanctuary and Division of State Parks Place: Ahukini State Recreation Pier, Lihue Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 (Kaua`i) Call to sign up to take part in this fun whale-watching opportunity. Bring a brown bag lunch and a pair of binoculars and learn how to spot whales from Kaua`i's shoreline. Saturday, 25 OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Sanctuary Ocean Count Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: O`ahu, Kaua`i, and Hawai`i Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Contact: 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) 246-2860 (Kaua`i) 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253 (Hawai`i) Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This activity also takes place the last Saturday in March - Register Now! March Saturday, 11 Hanuama Bay Evening Event - Hawai`i's Shore & Sea Birds Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant, Hanauma Bay Education Program Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Join us at this fun family event to learn about Hawai`i's sea bird poulations at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Thursday, 16 Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: To be determined Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact: Keeley Belva 397-2651 ext. 248 (O`ahu) The 44th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. Saturday, 25 OCEAN COUNT ACTIVITY Sanctuary Ocean Count Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: O`ahu, Kaua`i, and Hawai`i Time: 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Contact: 397-2651 ext. 253 (O`ahu) 246-2860 (Kaua`i) 1-888-55WHALE ext. 253 (Hawai`i) Count humpback whales and record their behaviors from various shore sites around the islands. This is your last chance to take part in the 2006 Sanctuary Ocean Count - Register Now! April Saturday, 22 Earth Day Celebration at The Mall at Pearl Harbor Sponsor: U.S. Navy Place: The Mall at Pearl Harbor Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Contact: Breena Martin 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) An Earth Day event with ocean-related exhibitors, children’s games and activities that will educate the public about the environment. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 28 - 30 Hawai`i Boat Show Sponsor: Contact Pacific Expos Place: Neal Blaisdell Center Time: Friday - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 A special event with ocean sport exhibitors. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide information on humpback whales and the Sanctuary as well educational hands-on activities for children of all ages. May Saturday, 6 LIGHTHOUSE DAY Kilauea Lighthouse Anniversary Sponsors: Sanctuary, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, and Kilauea Point Natural History Association. Place: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 (Kaua`i) Annual celebration marking the anniversary of Kilauea Lighthouse. Special activities include: unveiling of a new NOAA geodetic marker, hands-on navigational activities for the public utilizing the NOAA geodetic control networks and geographic positioning systems, and entertainment. Thursday, 18 Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: To be determined Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact: Keeley Belva 397-2651 ext. 248 (O`ahu) The 45th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. June Saturday, 3 E Malama I Ke Kai Sponsor: Punana Leo o Kawaiaha`o Place: Kapi`olani Park and Bandstand Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) A fun-filled family event a variety of exhibitors, children’s games, activities, and entertainment. The Sanctuary will host a booth that will provide hands-on activities for children of all ages. JUNE 12 - JULY 8 - ISLAND OF O`AHU GIVE THE SANCTUARY A HI-5! DROP OFF YOUR HI-5 CANS AND BOTTLES TO HELP SUPPORT THE SANCTUARY'S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS! Regular Drop-off Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding July 4th Special Weekend Drop-off Hours: Saturday, June 24 & July 8: 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information call 397-2651 ext. 252 Saturday, 17 Sanctuary Beach Clean-Up Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 (Maui) Join us June 17th as we comb the beach and adjacent road for trash and limu! Meet at the Sanctuary and plan on spending a few hours walking the beach between Menehune shores and the Maui Lu Resort. Wednesday, 21 Ocean Activities Day at Outrigger Reef Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel - Waikiki Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Please join us to learn more about Hawai`i's humpback whales, marine debris and more...This fun keiki event will feature hands-on activities that will be provided by the Sanctuary and by NOAA's Marine Debris Program. Wednesday, 21 Sanctuary Lecture entitled "Uncovering the U.S.S. Monitor" Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Join us for a special presentation, as Dave Alberg, Sanctuary Manager for the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary discuses the fascinating history behind the sinking & recovery of the U.S.S. Monitor. Monitor National Marine Sanctuary enjoys the distinction of being the nation’s first National Marine Sanctuary. Saturday, 24 GIVE THE SANCTUARY A HI-5! The O`ahu Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. today to accept your HI-5 can and bottle donations. Saturday, 24 Sack Lunch Snorkel Sponsor: Sanctuary, Project SEA-LINK Place: Maluaka Beach (directly south of Maui Prince Hotel) Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Join Liz Foote with Project S.E.A. - Link & Sanctuary Staff for a fun filled morning of snorkeling. Learn how to ID Fish and other ocean critters & how to conduct REEF surveys during any snorkel or dive! Have fun with the entire family and participate in A beach scavenger hunt with the Kiekies. Naturalists will be on hand to provide local information on marine life. Bring your sack lunch and enjoy a picnic after the snorkel and share your discoveries! Wednesday, 28 Ocean Activities Day at Outrigger Reef Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel - Waikiki Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Please join us to learn more about Hawai`i's humpback whales, marine debris and more...This fun keiki event will feature hands-on activities that will be provided by the Sanctuary and by NOAA's Marine Debris Program. July Saturday, 8 GIVE THE SANCTUARY A HI-5! The O`ahu Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. today to accept your HI-5 can and bottle donations. Sunday, 9 Hui Wa'a Canoe Association Race at Mail'i Beach Sponsor: Na Keiki O Ka Mo'i Canoe Club Place: Mail`i Beach Time: 9:00 a.m. until the race ends Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) The Sanctuary and partnering agencies will provide an educational booth and informational handouts at the Hui Wa`a Canoe Association Race at Mail`i Beach. Please join us to find out more about how to help protect Hawai`i's ocean! JULY 10 - JULY 26 - MAUI *SPECIAL TRAINING Introductory Naturalist Training Course Sponsor: Sanctuary, Maui Ocean Center, Hawaii Wildlife Fund, Maui Community College Marine Option Program, Hawaii Eco-Nature Society, Project S.E.A.— Link, and the Pacific Whale Foundation Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each Monday and Wednesday (6 classes) Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Local environmental organizations on Maui are joining forces to offer a free marine naturalist training course to the public. Each workshop will be taught by local experts and will include a component on Hawaiian culture directly related to each evening’s theme. Courses Include: Coral Reef Ecosystems, Fish & Shark Ecology, Sea Turtles, Marine Mammals, Marine Regulations & Safety, and Marine Interpretation & Stewardship Thursday, 13 Sanctuary Lecture by Dr. Scott Santos entitled "Hawaii's Wildlife Forensics" Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Join Maui's own Dr. Scott Santos as he uncovers hidden secrets of what DNA reveals about the biology of the endemic shrimp in Hawaiian anchialine environments. Saturday, 15 KAUA`I FAMILY OCEAN FAIR Sponsors: Sanctuary, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, and Kilauea Point Natural History Association. Place: Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Jean Souza 246-2860 (Kaua`i) Join us for a fun day of learning about our ocean environment! This year's focus is marine debris. Includes hands-on activities, arts and crafts, and games. JULY 15 - AUGUST 26 - MAUI *FAMILY MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM Family Marine Science Program, K-7th Grade Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Sanctuary Education Center Activities Kids can choose from: Exploring the Fishpond (Grades 5-7) Explore and participate in the restoration of the Ko’ie’ie Loko I’a fishpond, located adjacent to the Sanctuary office.  Learn about how and why they were built and discover what critters live in it.  Come prepared to get wet and bring your snorkel gear. What’s on the Menu? (Grades 2-4) What does it take to feed a humpback whale?  Come explore who eats the “Veggies”   (limu/seaweeds) of the sea.  Students will participate in games, craft activities and    explore “What’s on the Menu?”. Fish, Whales and Turtles (Grades K-1) Come learn about some of our favorite marine life by participating in some creative fun arts and crafts projects. Learn about the various critters the live in Hawaii’s intertidal zone.  We will use scientific tools to count identify and explore the nearby intertidal  community. Whales, Limu and Turtles for Keikis. Participate and learn about some of Hawaii popular marine life thourgh fun hands on activities and games. Looking for something fun to do with your Kid(s) this summer?  Joint the national marine Sanctuary in exploring our marine environment. Schedule of classes Saturday July 15:           9-10:30am  grades K-1 whales, fish and turtles Saturday July 22:           9-10:30am  grades 5-7  Exploring the fish pond Saturday July 29:           9-11:00am  grades 2-4  Limu and Hungry Whales Saturday August 5:        9-10:30am  grades K-1 whales, fish and turtles Saturday August 19:      9-10:30am  grades 2-4  Limu and Hungry Whales Saturday August 26:      9-11:00am  grades 5-7  Exploring the fish pond Reservations and adult chaperone/parent required!  Contact: Alastair Hebbard 879-2818 (Maui) Wednesday, 19 Ocean Activities Day at Outrigger Reef Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel - Waikiki Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Please join us to learn more about Hawai`i's humpback whales, marine debris and more...This fun keiki event will feature hands-on activities that will be provided by the Sanctuary and by NOAA's Marine Debris Program. Saturday, 22 Keep Hawai`i Beautiful Campaign Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 (Maui) Join the Sanctuary and US Fish & Wildlife Service for this STATE WIDE Community Work Day event as we comb Kealia Beach for trash!  We need your support! Turtle nesting season is upon us and we need to get the beach clean for our visitors!  Meet at the Kealia Beach boardwalk and plan on spending a few hours walking the beach.  Saturday, 22 SPECIAL HANAUMA BAY EVENT! Protecting Hawai`i's Ocean Resources Sponsor: Sanctuary, Sea Grant, Hanauma Bay Education Program Place: Hanuama Bay Nature Preserve, O`ahu Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Join us at this fun family event to learn about the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, humpback whales, and marine debris. Wednesday, 26 Ocean Activities Day at Outrigger Reef Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel - Waikiki Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Please join us to learn more about Hawai`i's humpback whales, marine debris and more...This fun keiki event will feature hands-on activities that will be provided by the Sanctuary and by NOAA's Marine Debris Program. Thursday, 27 Reef Fish I.D. Advanced Training Sponsor: Maui Reef Fund, Project S.E.A. Link, Sanctuary Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Join Liz Foote and Donna Brown from Project S.E.A. – Link and REEF for a free REEF Fish I.D. ADVANCED training workshop course, part of this summer's Great Annual Fish Count. Learn to identify local reef fish and participate in local surveys conducted at the Sanctuary and other REEF sites around Maui. REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation) surveys allow volunteer divers and snorkelers to collect and report information on marine fish populations. The data are collected using a fun and easy standardized method, and are housed in a publicly-accessible database on REEF's Website. These data are used by a variety of resource agencies and researchers. Saturday, 29 MAUI *FAMILY MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM See Information under July 15 for full details! Contact: Alastair Hebbard 879-2818 (Maui) August Tuesday, 1 Sustainability Fair at Maui Community College Sponsor: Sanctuary, Maui Community College Place: Maui Community College Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) The First annual Maui County Sustainability Fair is being held in conjunction with the Islands of the World IX Conference of the International Small Islands Studies Association (ISISA) taking place at MCC.  This event will highlight sustainable practices, techniques and tools that are applicable to small island communities and environments.  The fair will provide an informal setting to promote the exchange of information and ideas among interested groups.  This is a unique opportunity for students and the public to network with scholars, researchers, and representatives from over 100 island nations who attend the ISISA conference.  Saturdays, AUGUST 5, 19, and 26th! MAUI *FAMILY MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM See Information under July 15 for full details! Contact: Alastair Hebbard 879-2818 (Maui) Saturday, 5 Sanctuary Reef Snorkel Sponsor: Project S.E.A. Link, Sanctuary Place: Maluaka Beach (Just south of Maui Prince Hotel) Time: 9:00 a.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Join Liz Foote with Project S.E.A. - Link & Sanctuary Staff for a fun filled morning of snorkeling.  Learn how to ID Fish and other ocean critters & how to conduct REEF surveys   during any snorkel or dive!  Have fun with the entire family and participate in A beach scavenger hunt with the Kieki. Naturalists will be on hand to provide local information on marine life.  Bring your sack lunch and enjoy a picnic after the snorkel and share your discoveries!  Tuesday, 15 Sanctuary Lecture by Dr. Mark Vermeij entitled "Is it too late to save Hawai`i's unique coral reefs?" Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Join Dr. Mark Vermeij from the University of Hawaii and the Caribbean Institute for Research & Management of Biodiversity as he takes a comparative look between Hawaiian & Caribbean Reef Ecosystems. Wednesday, 16 Ocean Activities Day at Outrigger Reef Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel - Waikiki Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Please join us to learn more about Hawai`i's humpback whales, marine debris and more...This fun keiki event will feature hands-on activities that will be provided by the Sanctuary and by NOAA's Marine Debris Program. Wednesday, 23 Ocean Activities Day at Outrigger Reef Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Place: Outrigger Reef Hotel - Waikiki Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Please join us to learn more about Hawai`i's humpback whales, marine debris and more...This fun keiki event will feature hands-on activities that will be provided by the Sanctuary and by NOAA's Marine Debris Program. September Wednesday, 6 Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Honolulu International Airport Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact: Mary Grady 397-2651 ext. 257 (O`ahu) The 46th meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council. Saturday, 9 Sanctuary Reef Snorkel Sponsor: Project S.E.A. Link, Sanctuary Place: Maluaka Beach (Just south of Maui Prince Hotel) Time: 9:00 a.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Join Liz Foote with Project S.E.A. - Link & Sanctuary Staff for a fun filled morning of snorkeling.  Learn how to ID Fish and other ocean critters & how to conduct REEF surveys during any snorkel or dive!  Have fun with the entire family and participate in a beach scavenger hunt with the Kieki. Naturalists will be on hand to provide local information on marine life.  Bring your sack lunch and enjoy a picnic after the snorkel and share your discoveries! Registration is required. Please arrive by 9am sharp. Tuesday, 12 Marine Turtle Stranding Network - Maui Training Sponsor: Sanctuary, NOAA Fisheries Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 6:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Cody Hooven, the Turtle Stranding Specialist from Oahu will be holding a training for ALL Maui-wide turtle stranding volunteers and potential new volunteers at the Sanctuary Education Center in Kihei.  Join us for pizza and sodas as we review policies and procedures and give you the low down on all the new happenings. This is a great opportunity to get involved and meet other stranding network volunteers here on Maui. Wednesday, 13 Earth Month Pollution Prevention Campaign Teen Video and Photo Contest Kick Off Party Sponsor: City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services Place: Kapolei Hale Courtyard Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) This fun event will kick-off the teen video and photo contest that will take part as part of Earth Month. Visit www.cleanwaterhonolulu.com to find out more. Saturday, 16 Get the Drift & Bag It! Sponsor: Sanctuary, DLNR, Community Work Day, Ocean Conservancy Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 6:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Take part in this event which is part of the International Coastal Cleanup, sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy. The Sanctuary is teaming up with Ahihi Kinau Natural Area Reserve and Community Work Day.  Join us as we comb the reserve by foot and kayak to help remove litter and other ocean debris, including nets and derelict fishing gear.  Ranger Joe McDonald will also lead a special tour through the reserves fishponds, anchialine ponds, bird habitats and cultural sites after the clean up.  Please wear boots and heavy shoes to climb over lava in addition to rugged clothing.  Meet at the La Perouse parking lot no later than 7:45am.  We will split into three clean up groups, one along the coast, one along the aquarium coast and one group in kayaks.  Please call to register by Tuesday, September 5th if you are interested in kayaking – space is limited.  Hawaii's annual "Get the Drift and Bag It" cleanup, part of the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, will be held statewide on Saturday, September 16th. For more information, visit their Web site www.CoastalCleanup.org or contact county coordinators: O'ahu and state coordinator: Christine Woolaway at (808) 753-3311 Big Island: Terry Miura at (808) 961-8695 Maui: Jan Dapitan at (808) 877-2524 Kauai: Adam Asquith at (808) 635-8290 Wednesday, 20 Hawai`i Living Reef Program Awards Luncheon Sponsor: Coral Reef Outreach Network Place: Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Get involved in protecting Hawai`i's coral reefs. To find our more about purchasing tickets for this event please visit http://www.hawaiireef.net. Wednesday, 20 Sanctuary Lecture by Meghan Dailer entitled "The Overabundnce of Invasive Limu in Maui" Sponsor: Sanctuary Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) The overabundance of invasive Limu has been an ongoing problem in Hawaii for many years.  Scientists believe this overabundance may be attributed to many factors such as, eutrophication (increased runoff of nutrients) of nearshore waters, decreased levels of herbivores, and the competition of non-native, invasive limu.  Join Meghan Dailer, a UH Limu researcher as she discusses the Limu problem in Maui.  This will be your chance to get up close and personal! Come learn to identify limu through touch, taste and smell and check them out under a microscope. Meghan will also discuss possible management and mitigation measures. Saturday, 23 Citizen Scientist Program: Limu Project Training Sponsor: Sanctuary, University of Hawaii Place: Sanctuary Education Center Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Contact: Emily Carlson 879-2818 ext. 102 (Maui) Kihei beaches are under limu attack!  We need your help.  Join the Sanctuary’s Citizen Scientist program and assist Sanctuary Staff with Limu collection surveys.  Learn how to identify limu, tow small Opai nets, measure the biomass (weight) of limu washing up on beaches, and set and measure transects in the fishpond and adjacent waters by snorkeling.  The data we collect will be used by the University of Hawaii to assess seasonality among algae blooms and phase shifts between species.    October Sunday, 8 Hawai`i Fishing and Seafood Festival Sponsor: Pacific Islands Fisheries Group Place: Pier 38, Honolulu Fishing Village Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) Don't miss this fun event that will feature a host of Hawai`i's fishing tackle and gear suppliers, seafood distributors and marketers, marine product providers and other organizations in a day of fun, food, entertainment and information. November Saturday, 4 Marine Science Mania - Free Teacher Workshop* Sponsor: Sanctuary, Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Place: Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort - Kona, on the Veranda Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Contact: Patty Miller 1-800-831-4888 x 104, patty.miller@noaa.gov Participate in hands-on, make-it-take-it activities that help teach students about humpback whales and turtles. Learn how to make fish prints (gyotaku). Fabric and paint will be provided, bring a t-shirt to print on. *Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort will also be celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday, November 4th by giving away free Native Hawaiian plants from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10-12 OP Pro Hawaii North Shore Makahiki Festival Sponsor: OP, City and County of Honolulu, and more! Place: Haleiwa Beach Park Time: Friday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) The sanctuary will host an educational booth at the largest event held on the North Shore of Oahu. Stop by and check out the fun! Friday, 17 Honolulu Community College Career Day Sponsor: Honolulu Community College, Gear Up Program Place: Honolulu Community College Time: Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact: Christine Brammer 397-2651 ext. 252 (O`ahu) The sanctuary will take part in this special Career Day, designed for Gear Up high school students. The day will focus on careers in marine science and commerce. December Revised by the HIHWNMS web team on October 10, 2006. URL: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/news_events/calendar06.html.