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SUMMARY:Princeville Moʻolelo: “Shark Awareness & Advocacy” with Mike Coots
DESCRIPTION:The Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue Tuesday\, June 16th as we welcome Mike Coots. \nFrom surviving a harrowing shark attack to becoming one of Earth’s staunchest advocates for sharks\, Mike’s journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of turning tragedy into triumph. Join us as he shares his story and his amazing photographs – and inspires us to rethink our relationship with these apex predators of the sea. \nOur free talk story event will be held on Tuesday\, June 16\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Princeville Community Center. For more information\, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo. \nAbout the Series: Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to partner with the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee to present this engaging series. Together\, they are presenting free informative “talk story” events monthly in the Princeville Community Center to share the work and stories of conservation partners\, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and more. \nAbout Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges: Kīlauea Point Natural History Association\, now doing business as “Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges\,” serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends Group that supports the wildlife conservation\, education\, and historic preservation work of the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex\, which includes Kīlauea Point\, Hanalei and Hulēʻia NWRs.  With donations\, plus proceeds from Nature Store operations\, the organization supports visitor education\, provides rehabilitative care for sick or injured native Hawaiian birds\, volunteer training\, special events\, equipment for wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration\, free bussing for school field trips to a refuge\, awards annual scholarships for college students pursuing environmental studies and more. For additional information\, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org and follow on social media at @fkwrkauai. \nCONTACT: Thomas Daubert\, 808.828.0384 ext. 1\, thomas@kilaueapoint.org
URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/princeville-mo%ca%bbolelo-shark-awareness-advocacy-with-mike-coots/
LOCATION:Princeville Community Center\, 4334 Emmalani Rd.\, Princeville\, HI\, 96722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Island Happenings
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SUMMARY:Princeville Moʻolelo: “Protecting Forests for All: Birds\, Plants & People” with Kim Rogers\, KISC
DESCRIPTION:Princeville Moʻolelo Free Lecture Series\nTuesday\, May 12\, 2026\, 5pm\, Princeville Community Center \n“Protecting Forests for All: Birds\, Plants & People”\nPlus\, a “Forest Journaling” Workshop\nwith Kim Rogers\, Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee \nThe Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue Tuesday\, May 12th as we welcome Kim Rogers back to our series. She will provide an update on the state of ʻōhiʻa forests on Kaua’i and share information about a novel response to slowing the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death. \nThen\, in part two of the evening\, Kim will lead us in nature journaling exercises from “still life” settings of seabirds and plants found in the forest. No experience necessary. The only things necessary are paper and pencil and a curious mind. We’ll welcome wonder\, soak in a little science\, and make some marks and/or notes on paper. Bring your favorite drawing supplies and join us! \nOur free talk story event will be held on Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026\, from 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Princeville Community Center. For more information\, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo.
URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/princeville-mo%ca%bbolelo-protecting-forests-for-all-birds-plants-people-with-kim-rogers-kisc/
LOCATION:Princeville Community Center\, 4334 Emmalani Rd.\, Princeville\, HI\, 96722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Island Happenings
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260421T170000
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SUMMARY:Princeville Moʻolelo: “Lightning Lights: The Need for Speed”
DESCRIPTION:Princeville Moʻolelo Free Lecture Series \nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026\, 5pm\, Princeville Community Center \n“Lightning Lights: The Need for Speed” with James Woodward\, Lighthouse Consultant \n  \nThe Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue on Tuesday\, April 21st as we take a look back in time at the history of our beloved beacon\, with a talk from the consultant leading the current storm restoration work on the Daniel K. Inouye Kīlauea Point Lighthouse. \nJames “Woody” Woodward will discuss the evolution of the mercury float lighthouse lens. But first he will introduce us to the overall history of mercury: where does it come from\, early uses of it\, later and modern uses\, as well. It is still with us. In 1825\, Augustine Fresnel wrote in his engineering notes that the best way to rotate his device was to “float it” in a bowl of mercury. Unfortunately\, he didn’t live long enough to see his idea turn into a reality. It would take another 65 years before the world would see his idea become a reality…and what a reality it was. Suddenly\, a one-or-three-thousand-pound lighthouse lens could be rotated at 8-10 revolutions every minute instead of the one revolution every 8-10 minutes\, which was the old standard for mechanical systems. \nWoody will discuss the evolution of why this was such an important development and how it affected the world of lighthouse lenses. Unfortunately\, in life\, there is always a balance sheet to look at and consider the good and the bad. Although one need was well satisfied by the mercury float system\, there were downsides that ultimately spelled their doom\, which we will discuss in detail\, as well. Please join us! \nFree Lecture Series: Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\, 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Princeville Community Center. The presentation will also be available via Zoom. For more information\, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo. \nAbout the Series: Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to partner with the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee to present this engaging series. Together\, they are presenting free informative “talk story” events monthly in the Princeville Community Center to share the work and stories of conservation partners\, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and more. \nAbout Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges: Kīlauea Point Natural History Association\, now doing business as “Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges\,” serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends Group that supports the wildlife conservation\, education\, and historic preservation work of the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex\, which includes Kīlauea Point\, Hanalei and Hulēʻia NWRs.  With donations\, plus proceeds from Nature Store operations\, the organization supports visitor education\, provides rehabilitative care for sick or injured native Hawaiian birds\, volunteer training\, special events\, equipment for wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration\, free bussing for school field trips to a refuge\, awards annual scholarships for college students pursuing environmental studies and more. For additional information\, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org and follow on social media at @fkwrkauai. \nCONTACT: Thomas Daubert\, 808.828.0384 ext. 1\, thomas@kilaueapoint.org
URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/princeville-mo%ca%bbolelo-lightning-lights-the-need-for-speed/
LOCATION:Princeville Community Center\, 4334 Emmalani Rd.\, Princeville\, HI\, 96722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Island Happenings
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260310T170000
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SUMMARY:Princeville Moʻolelo: “Celebrating the ʻAlae ʻUla”
DESCRIPTION:“Celebrating the ʻAlae ʻUla” with Helen Raine\, Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture \nThe Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue on Tuesday\, March 10th as we learn more about the ʻalae ʻula\, an endangered Native Hawaiian waterbird that needs our kōkua. \nThis year\, Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture is celebrating the ʻalae ʻula\, or Hawaiian Common Gallinule. There are just 712 of these waterbirds left. Although they are endemic to Hawaiʻi\, they have been lost from all of the islands except Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. However\, the good news is that we know what these birds need – high quality managed wetlands\, thriving and expansive loʻi kalo\, and spaces that are safe from predators like cats\, dogs\, rats\, and pigs. \nPlease join us as we kick off a year of events that celebrate the ʻalae ʻula and ignite hope across our community for the survival of the ʻalae ʻula! \nFree Lecture Series: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026\, 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Princeville Community Center. The presentation will also be available via Zoom. For more information\, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo. \nAbout the Series: Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to partner with the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee to present this engaging series. Together\, they are presenting free informative “talk story” events monthly in the Princeville Community Center to share the work and stories of conservation partners\, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and more. \nAbout Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges: Kīlauea Point Natural History Association\, now doing business as “Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges\,” serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends Group that supports the wildlife conservation\, education\, and historic preservation work of the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex\, which includes Kīlauea Point\, Hanalei and Hulēʻia NWRs.  With donations\, plus proceeds from Nature Store operations\, the organization supports visitor education\, provides rehabilitative care for sick or injured native Hawaiian birds\, volunteer training\, special events\, equipment for wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration\, free bussing for school field trips to a refuge\, awards annual scholarships for college students pursuing environmental studies and more. For additional information\, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org and follow on social media at @fkwrkauai.
URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/princeville-mo%ca%bbolelo-celebrating-the-%ca%bbalae-%ca%bbula/
LOCATION:Princeville Community Center\, 4334 Emmalani Rd.\, Princeville\, HI\, 96722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Island Happenings
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SUMMARY:Princeville Moʻolelo: “Send in the Dogs: How Our Faithful Companions Are Helping Save Niu and More.” with Conservation Dogs Hawaiʻi
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue on Tuesday\, February 17th as we learn how our canine friends are helping in the fight against CRB. Kaua’i is turning to what might seem an unusual response to slowing the invasion of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles: Dogs! In this presentation\, K9 handlers from Conservation Dogs Hawaiʻi will share why dogs are adept at sniffing out CRB breeding sites and how they go about doing it. The newly certified volunteer K9 teams are now accepting CRB survey requests from residents\, businesses\, and property managers who are concerned about suspected CRB breeding activity on their properties. If you’re concerned about CRB on your property\, this may be for you. \nFree Lecture Series: Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Princeville Community Center. The presentation will also be available via Zoom. For more information\, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo. \nAbout the Series: Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to partner with the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee to present this engaging series. Together\, they are presenting free informative “talk story” events monthly in the Princeville Community Center to share the work and stories of conservation partners\, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and more. \nAbout Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges: Kīlauea Point Natural History Association\, now doing business as “Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges\,” serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends Group that supports the wildlife conservation\, education\, and historic preservation work of the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex\, which includes Kīlauea Point\, Hanalei and Hulēʻia NWRs. With donations\, plus proceeds from Nature Store operations\, the organization supports visitor education\, provides rehabilitative care for sick or injured native Hawaiian birds\, volunteer training\, special events\, equipment for wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration\, free bussing for school field trips to a refuge\, awards annual scholarships for college students pursuing environmental studies and more. For additional information\, visit http://www.kauairefuges.org and follow on social media at @fkwrkauai.
URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/princeville-mo%ca%bbolelo-send-in-the-dogs-how-our-faithful-companions-are-helping-save-niu-and-more-with-conservation-dogs-hawai%ca%bbi/
LOCATION:Princeville Community Center\, 4334 Emmalani Rd.\, Princeville\, HI\, 96722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Island Happenings
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20251118T183000
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SUMMARY:1st Annual Garden Island Compost Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the First Annual Garden Island Compost Forum\, where we’ll learn how to compost at home\, explore island-wide solutions\, and connect with local experts shaping a more sustainable future. \n\nA free virtual community event.\n\n\n What if Kaua‘i’s waste could feed our island instead of our landfill?\nComposting is one of the simplest — and most powerful — ways we can turn food scraps into a local resource. It builds soil\, supports farmers\, and helps keep methane-producing organics out of our already overflowing Kekaha Landfill.\nHear from local experts including: Councilmember Fern Anuenue Holland\, Jesse Brown-Clay (Compost Kauaʻi)\, Sari Pastore (Understory Alliance) and Andy Boyd (County of Kauaʻi Recycling Coordinator). The event will feature short presentations\, Q&A\, and open discussion.\n\nLearn About:– Why composting is so important– How to start and maintain compost at home– Community-scale composting solutions (including pick-up & drop-off services)– Responsible green waste management to prevent the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB)– County resources\, free bin programs & more\n\n Tuesday\, Nov 18 | 6:30–8:30 PM Virtual via Zoom Register to Join: https://bit.ly/kauaicompostforum
URL:https://kauaiconnect.com/event/1st-annual-garden-island-compost-forum/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Oka Street 2323\, Kilauea\, HI\, 96754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Island Happenings
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