HISAW Events

All-Week Events
  • Hawai‘i Bioblitz 2013 : What's in Your Backyard?
  • "Spot the Ant. Stop the Ant” Radio Contest on KPOA 93.5FM, organized by the Maui Invasive Species Committee
    • Dates: March 4th through 8th
    • Location: Maui (island-wide)
    • Description:  MISC will be working to increase awareness of the little fire ant by having a radio contest on local station KPOA.  Deejays will read a trivia question about the little fire ant in the morning. During the afternoon, between 3pm-7pm a MISC crew person will don a little fire ant costume and visit a public place on Maui. The first caller to report the location of the ant and answer the trivia question from the morning show will win a prize for that day.
    • Contact: Lissa Strohecker, miscpr@hawaii.edu, 573-6472, lfahawaii.org, mauiinvasive.org
Saturday, March 2
  • Volunteer: Hawai‘i Island Chamber Volunteer Day on Mauna Kea, organized by the Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce
    • Date & Time: Saturday, March 2, 8am-3:30pm
    • Location: Meet at 640 N. A‘ohoku Place, Institute for Astronomy Office
    • Details: Visit the Hale Pohaku astronomy support facilities on Mauna Kea, at 9,500' elevation! Lend a hand in managing invasive plants and supporting native ecosystems on Mauna Kea. Volunteers should bring sunglasses, sunscreen, light rain gear, warm clothing, and hiking boots.
    • Contact: RSVP by Friday, Feb 22. HICC Office: 935-7178, admin@hicc.biz
    • Full details and registration form: Chamber Volunteer Day on Mauna Kea flyer.pdf
Sunday, March 3
  • Volunteer on Oahu: Manoa Cliff Forest Restoration, organized by the Manoa Cliff Trail Project
    • Date & Time: Every Sunday, 9:00am-12:00pm
    • Location: Meet at the Manoa Cliff trailhead on Round Top Drive, Honolulu
    • Details: We restore a mid-level elevation native forest with a number of rare and threatened species.  The hike is easily accessible for most people in Honolulu and so is a great way to see a native Hawaiian forest with fantastic views along our hike to the project site.  There we pull invasive weeds by hand--ginger, clydemia, cinnamon, palm grass, et cetera--tools for weeding are always a great help. Gloves are especially handy. We volunteer all morning until noon, and sometimes stay after lunch as long as people are interested. 
    • RSVP to Brandon Stone: uluheman@hotmail.com
Monday, March 4
  • Governor's Proclamation of the first Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week, organized by the Hawaii Invasive Species Council
    • Time: 10:00am-12:30pm
    • Location: Auditorium, Hawaii State Capitol, Honolulu
    • Details: This event is open to the public. Please join us as Governor Abercrombie proclaims the first Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week. Proclamation to be followed immediately by HISC Awards.
  • Recognition of HISC Award Winners 
    • Time: 10:00am-12:30pm
    • Location: Auditorium, Hawaii State Capitol, Honolulu
    • Details: Members of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, along with a variety of state legislators, will present the first annual HISC Awards, recognizing the hardworking people and organizations that are committed to addressing invasive species threats in Hawai‘i. Click here for details.
Tuesday, March 5
  • HISC co-chairs William Aila, Jr. (Chair, DLNR) and Russell Kokubun (Chair, DOA) present at "Invasive Species: Islands Offer Lessons to the World" forum for National Invasive Species Awareness Week , organized by the National Invasive Species Council
    • 2:00 PM EST, Sheraton Hotel Pentagon City, Washington, D.C.
  • Mini-Symposium: Sharing Knowledge of Pampas Grass (Cortaderia spp.) Invasions in California and Hawaii, Presented by: Dr. Joe DiTomaso (UC Davis) and Brooke Mahnken (MISC)
    • Date & Time: Tuesday, March 5 from 1:00-3:00 pm
    • Location: Maui Invasive Species Committee baseyard, 820 Piiholo Road, Makawao, Maui. For remote connection via WebEx, contact Brooke at mahnken@hawaii.edu)
    • Description: A rare and exciting opportunity to host Dr. Joe DiTomaso from the University of California at Davis. Dr. DiTomaso brings with him over 30 years of expert knowledge in the science of invasive weeds, including research on the biology and management of pampas grass in California.  The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) has developed intimate knowledge of pampas through implementation of a management program over the last decade.  We invite you to participate in a mini-symposium for exchanging information on the distinctions between this invasive species in California and Hawaii. Presentations will review the biology of both selloana and jubata as well as control methods.  These presentations will be followed by an open discussion with audience participation.For further information on this event please contact Dr. James Leary at leary@hawaii.edu
Thursday, March 7
  • Volunteer on Kaua‘i: Invasive Plant Control on the Alaka‘i Boardwalk Trail, organized by Koke‘e Resource Conservation Program
    • Date & Time: March 7, 8 am- 4 pm
    • Location: Alaka'i Boardwalk Trail, Koke'e. Please meet at the CCC Camp at 8 am. Carpool from Waimea to CCC Camp is available upon request.
    • Details: The work project will include a cultural orientation by Sabra Kauka who will talk about the native plants found along this trail and their uses/significance within the Hawaiian culture. Please come and join us for a fun and worthwhile endeavor as we work to protect the native plant communities in this beautiful forest.  Tools and training provided.  Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, and covered shoes. Bring drinking water and lunch. We recommend also brining a hat and sunscreen. Work day is sponsored by Koke'e Resource Conservation Program with funding from Hawaii Tourism Authority.
    • Contact: Please RSVP to Cherith Andrade, 335-0045, rcp@aloha.net, www.krcp.org, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kokee-Resource-Conservation-Program/168595379833324?sk=info
Saturday, March 9
  • Volunteer on O‘ahu: Protect Oahu's native forests from new plant invaders!, organized by the Oahu Invasive Species Committee
    • Date & time: March 9th, 8:00am-2:00pm
    • Location: Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Rd., Honolulu
    • Join the Oahu Invasive Species Committee to help remove some of the newest, baddest weeds on the island to prevent them from damaging Oahu's unique native forests and the important resources they provide. For details, visit: oiscvolunteers.blogspot.com.
    • Contact: oisc@hawaii.edu or 286-4616 (RSVP required)
  • Volunteer on Oahu: Invasive limu (algae) pull at Waikalua Loko Fishpond (RSVP by March 1), organized by the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources and The Nature Conservancy Hawaii
    • Date & time: March 9th, 8:00am-12:00pm
    • Location: Hosted at the Waikalua Loko Fishpond in south Kaneohe Bay.  Parking instructions will be given upon RSVP.
    • Details:
      • 8:00-8:30am: Registration
      • 8:30: Pule and Instructions
      • 9:00-11:00: Algae Pull
      • 11:00: Clean Up
      • 11:30: Light Refreshments
    • All volunteers are strongly encouraged to wear water shoes and gloves and bring sunscreen and water bottles.  All volunteers under the age of 18 need a guardian.
    • Space is limited, so those that are interested should RSVP by March 1st via email (trwalker@hawaii.edu).
  • Volunteer on Big Island: Forest Work Day at Keauohana, organized by the Lowland Wet Forest Working Group
    • Date & time: March 9, 9:00am-4:00pm
    • Location: Keauohana. Parking is at the intersection of Pahoa-Kalapana Rd and Upper Puna Rd, near Black Sands subdivision.  The trail into the forest is just across the highway from there.  Feel free to come and go as you like between 9 am and 4 pm.
    • Details: Keauohana has one of the best lowland wet forests left in the islands, and is a truly inspiring place, but the weeds are threatening the forest. We'll spend the day helping out by making a dent in the weed infestations and doing some outplanting of native plants. There's plenty hand pulling to do.  Useful tools include pruning saws, clippers, loppers and machetes. Long plants, sturdy shoes, water and snacks are recommended.  We will be mostly in the shade and there will be mosquitoes. Please take care to avoid bringing weed seeds into the forest, and invite anyone you think might be interested.
Sunday, March 10
  • Volunteer on Oahu: Manoa Cliff Forest Restoration, organized by the Manoa Cliff Trail Project
    • Date & Time: Every Sunday, 9:00am-12:00pm
    • Location: Meet at the Manoa Cliff trailhead on Round Top Drive, Honolulu
    • Details: We restore a mid-level elevation native forest with a number of rare and threatened species.  The hike is easily accessible for most people in Honolulu and so is a great way to see a native Hawaiian forest with fantastic views along our hike to the project site.  There we pull invasive weeds by hand--ginger, clydemia, cinnamon, palm grass, et cetera--tools for weeding are always a great help. Gloves are especially handy. We volunteer all morning until noon, and sometimes stay after lunch as long as people are interested. 
    • RSVP to Brandon Stone: uluheman@hotmail.com
  • Space Invasive Species Information Booth, organized by the Big Island Invasive Species Committee
    • Date & Time: Sunday, March 10, 2013 9am – 4pm
    • Location: ‘Imiloa Planetarium, 600 'Imiloa Place, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 
    • Details: The event is free to the public, draws well over 2,000 people, and features Journey through the Universe, a national science education initiative that engages communities using Earth and space sciences and space exploration to inspire and educate. This year, ‘Imiloa is partnering with several UHH departments to offer fun and engaging activities for keiki and their families.
    • The BIISC booth will highlight our workshops held during Onizuka Science Days, and educate on invasive species pathways, policy to prevent invasives in space, and the ways in which space science and remote sensing help detect pests on Earth. Spin the wheel game to test your species knowledge, and name a sci-fi movie with an invasive species theme.
    • Contact: (808) 969-9703, www.imiloahawaii.org 
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