Schedule
Read a journal of 2006's program on the Kohala Center web site.
Section One-Based at Volcanoes National Park
Highlights include:
- Welcome, “blessing” and conversation with Native Hawaiian family
- Introduction to Ahupua’a system
- Learn about volcanology and ethnobotany:
- Walk across Kilauea Ike crater
- Hike through a lava tube
- Observe an active volcano-if lava is flowing
- Participate in a service project in Naiulani Forest
- Meet with researchers who are working in Volcanoes National Park
- Introduction to various climate systems
- Take measurements and observations in different climate zones on the island
- Learn about factors which shape climate patterns as we move to different sections of the island
- Astronomical Observations-Imiloa Astronomy Center of Mauna Kea. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano in the Hawaiian Islands, one of five volcanic peaks that together form the island of Hawaii. It is the tallest mountain in the world when measured from base to peak, its base being some 19,678 feet (5998 m) under the surface of the Pacific Ocean, which would bring its total height to 33,474 feet. Mauna Kea is 13,796 above sea level.
- Tsunami Museum in Hilo
- Walk and lecture with Marine biologists from Land and Natural Resources
Section Two-North Kohala
Culture, History of Sugar Plantations, Exploration of Rainforests
- Drive along Hamakua coast-observations in coastal rainforests and waterfalls
- Hawaiian slack key guitarist, John Keawe-role of music in Hawaiian culture
- Raylene Lancaster-master Hula teacher
- Ka’eo Duarte-Ph.D. in Hydrology-discussion of water issues on the Island
- Native navigation-Polynesian voyaging vessel-workshop on non-instrument based navigation with crew members of the Makili’i
- Dinner and discussions with seniors who worked in North Kohala sugar plantations
- Meet with staff from Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
- Lectures and discussion with faculty from Brown and Cornell Universities
Section Three-Camp on beach south of Kona
- Local elder-tells history of South Kona, discuss some local contemporary political issues
- Introduction to coral reef systems
- Impact of humans on health of reef
- Develop skills to conduct observations of reefs
- Visit sacred site: Pu’u Honua
- Kayak to Kealekekua Bay, snorkel and collect data related to assessing the health of the bay
- Collect data at Amy Greenwall Enthnobotanical Garden
- Observe green sea turtles and meet with researchers who are monitoring the health of both individual turtles and the local population
In addition to the sessions and topics listed above, the group will be engaged in a number of activities aimed at building a cohesive community and at understanding the dynamics of leadership and collaboration.
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