Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in October. ADVERTISING Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in October.
All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawaii Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs.
Fossil history of Hawaii
Bone up on the fascinating fossil history of Hawaii for National Fossil Day.
Although Hawaii didn’t have dinosaurs, the fossils of Hawaii are protected in its national parks and include human footprints in volcanic ash, extinct birds and trees entombed by lava flows.
Fossil expert Joe Iacuzzo of the Ka‘u Learning Academy and anthropologist Mark Sledziewski share their expertise about the fossils of Hawaii and other incredible fossil discoveries from around the world.
Bring the keiki. Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free.
When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium
Make a ti leaf lei
Park rangers will demonstrate how to create a beautiful ti leaf lei during this hands-on demonstration.
Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing ‘Ike Hana No‘eau, “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free.
When: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center lanai
Hawaiian music
concert, featuring
Sean Robbins
This 21-year-old ki ho‘alu (slack-key) guitarist and songwriter is a rising star, and shares his love of old Hawaii through his soulful and heartfelt music.
Robbins is a protégé of legendary slack-key musician Cyril Pahinui and the musical Keli‘iho‘omalu ‘ohana in Kaimu. His recently released debut CD, “Olanui,” will be available for sale at the concert.
Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ Na Leo Manu, “Heavenly Voices” performances. Free.
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 21
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium
Book-signing:
“The Last Volcano,”
by John Dvorak
Thomas Jaggar traveled the world studying volcanic eruptions. In 1912, he started the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory at Kilauea.
A widowed schoolteacher, Isabel Maydwell, came to Hawaii from California to restart her life. She and Jaggar fell in love and lived in a small house at the edge of Kilauea caldera. Together, they solved the mystery of why volcanoes erupt and found something else — enduring love.
“The Last Volcano” is the story of the science and romance of volcanoes and why some people choose to dedicate their lives to confronting nature in its most magnificent form. Join author Dvorak, a former staff member of HVO, for a special program and book-signing.
Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park series. Free.
When: 7-8 p.m. Oct. 27
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium
‘Ulana lauhala
Spend time with park rangers and cultural practitioners who share the art of ‘ulana lauhala (pandanus weaving) and learn how to prepare leaves for weaving.
Part of Hawaii Volcanoes’ ongoing ‘Ike Hana No‘eau, “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free.
When: 10 a.m.-noon on Oct. 28
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center lanai
