Events

Climate Change Action

This is a non-Sierra Club activity that supports our goal of reducing climate change.  Senator Brian Schatz will speak and give a press conference: On Saturday, August 24, citizens concerned with the threats of climate change will hold a demonstration at the Waihe’e Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge of projected impacts on Maui for future generations if current trends of global warming continue at the current pace. Volunteers will take part in two activities: ACTIVITY … Read more

Strategic plan for the stewardship of Kaho’olawe island

The year 2026 commemorates 50 years since the Native Hawaiians and the people of Hawaii fought for the return of Kaho‘olawe. In preparation for this milestone anniversary, the Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC), the Protect Kaho‘olawe ‘Ohana and other stewardship organizations will create a strategic plan for the stewardship of Kaho’olawe island mapping out specific goals and objectives to be met from 2014 – 2026. Your input is extremely valuable to us. In preparation for … Read more

Climate Change Event

On Saturday, August 24, citizens concerned with the threats of climate change will hold a demonstration at the Waihe’e Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge of projected impacts on Maui for future generations if current trends of global warming continue at the current pace. Volunteers will take part in two activities: ACTIVITY ONE: 12 Noon –2 P.M. Volunteers will take cuttings from indigenous plants to place into pots for future plantings as a safeguard against soil … Read more

Talkin’ Trash: Solid Waste Solutions for Maui

DATE: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 TIME: 5:30 to 8:00 pm. LOCATION: New science lecture hall (‘Ike Le’a building) at UHMC SPONSORED BY: Sierra Club Maui Group Sustainable Living Institute of Maui Panelists TBA Moderated by Kainoa Horcajo Light pupu and beverages will be served outside the facility from 5:30 to 6pm. Community Information booths will also be part of the event. FREE. All welcome. What’s up with Maui Trash? Hear experts from Sierra Club, EPA … Read more

Makapipi Hike

Saturday, June 15   Makapipi trail hike. D=4 mi. Varied terrain. Explore historic Ko’olau Ditch from Makapipi to Kopili’ula Stream. Scenic vistas, pools, waterfalls and native plant life. During the hike we must cross several bridges with no hand rails , so if heights bother you, we recommend not coming on this hike. EMI WAIVER REQUIRED (SEE ABOVE). MUST BRING WAIVER ON HIKE. Meet at 8:00 am at the Haiku Community Center. Limit 18. Leader: Miranda Camp. … Read more

Listen to Palau’s Prez Tell How He Protected Their Ocean

Come hear an environmental hero share how he and his nation, the Republic of Palau, balance local culture and natural resources against the demands and challenges of economic growth, tourism, and climate change.  President of Palau Thomas (Tommy) Remengesau  is speaking on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 5:00-6:30pm at Maui College ‘Ike Le’a Building #114.

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