Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s 100th anniversary celebration continues with Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs throughout May. ADVERTISING Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s 100th anniversary celebration continues with Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs throughout
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s 100th anniversary celebration continues with Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs throughout May.
Lauren Kurpita, coordinator of the Hawaii Island Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project, reveals the differences between hawksbill (honuea) and green sea (honu) turtles, threats to hawksbills, and the latest conservation efforts to protect the species from extinction during a 6-8 p.m. Wednesday presentation at the Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has monitored and protected nesting honuea and their habitat since 1989. Honuea are critically endangered, and only 139 nesting females have been documented.
At 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, musician Richard “Likeke” Teanio shares ukulele and slack key guitar music. Born and raised in Kaneohe, Oahu, Teanio’s been featured on multiple recording projects for Kekuhi Kanahele, Diana Aki, Russell Mauga, and Walter Aipolani. The performance is part of HVNP’s ongoing Na Leo Manu “Heavenly Voices” presentations.
All After Dark in the Park and Hawaiian cultural programs are free, however, park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hawaii Pacific Parks Association.
