Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge with Jack Jeffrey
Saturday, January 23, 2010
7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 18
Wildlife biologist, birder, and award-winning photographer, Jack Jeffrey, leads this expedition into the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge and Mauna Kea Forest Reserve in search of endangered birds. Hike two miles (round trip) of the 32,733-acre refuge located on the windward slopes of Mauna Kea, through native montane rainforest—
habitat for 12 endemic forest birds, of which 5 are endangered. This habitat also serves as home to 13 migratory and 20 introduced bird species, the endangered Hawaiian bat ʻōpeʻapeʻa, and 29 rare and endangered plant species.
Learn about the history of Hakalau Forest and current conservation efforts. See how grazing by cattle and feral pigs affected native koa and ‘ōhi‘a forests, and how grazing leads to the extinction and endangerment of many species. See how reforestation efforts at the refuge are contributing to enhanced native habitat and recovery of native bird and plant populations. Visit the 100-year-old koa cabin of Pua Akala, and enjoy Jack’s many stories.
Participants should come prepared for a two-mile hike.
Click here to download the registration form, and mail or fax completed forms to:
The Kohala Center
P.O. Box 437462
Kamuela,
Hawai‘i 96743
Fax 808-885-6707
For more information, contact us at info@kohalacenter.org or at 808-887-6411.