TODAY, March 2
WALKING IN THE WILD
MEDITATION
Where: ‘Iole, the Historic Bond Homestead, 53-496 ‘Iole Road, Kapaau
When: 8:30-10 a.m. March 2
Details: Gavin Harrison leads a silent hike on the first Saturday of each month. Suggested donation: $10-$15.
Contact: info@iolehawaii.com or 889-5151
ONGOING
TIGER FEEDING,
PETTING ZOO
Where: Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily
Details: Tiger feeding at 3:30 p.m. daily. Saturday’s Petting Zoo is 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free.
Contact: Friends of the Zoo, 959-9233, www.hilozoo.com
NIAULANI NATURE WALK IN VOLCANO VILLAGE
Where: VAC Niaulani Campus
When: Twice a week
Details: Free guided one-hour nature walk through old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, short loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, but also the cultural usages of flora and fauna by Native Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. Free; donations welcome.
Contact: Julie Callahan, 967-8222, julie@ volcanoartcenter.org
SUNDAY WALK
IN THE VOLCANO PARK
Where: Hawaii Volcanoes NP
When: Noon, on second Sunday of every month
Details: Join FHVNP on park trails. Fee for non-members. Visit www.fhvnp.org.
Contact: Friends of HVNP, 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org
COMING
PEOPLE, LAND OF KAHUKU
Where: HVNP Kahuku Unit
When: 9:30 a.m. March 10
Details: Ranger-led two-mile, three-hour moderate hike; see pastures, quarry, airstrip, 1868 lava fields. Learn about earliest Hawaiians to today. Walk in native forest, hear about earthquakes, eruptions, park plans to restore native ecosystems, cultural sites. Also March 24.
Contact: 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
PALM TRAIL HIKE
Where: HVNP Kahuku Unit
When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 16
Details: Relatively easy guided 2.6-mile loop over scenic pasture along ancient cinder cone with panoramic views. See relics of ranching era, sections of remnant native forest, 1868 volcanic features. Drive through gate, meet at visitor contact tent. Bring water. No advance registration.
Contact: 985-6011, havo_interpretation@nps.gov
