Reproduced with the permission of the Lahaina News, 8/28/97:
KAPALUA -- A returning event will show participants Hawaii's many environmental treasures, with the hope they'll take a personal interest in protecting them for the future.
The second annual Earth Maui Nature Summit will be held from Aug. 27 to 31 in Kapalua. This year's theme is "Na Iewe Moku O Kakou" (Our Island Home Lands).
This year's conference features hikes and other wildlife tours and activities, panel discussions and environmental presentations. Most of the events are held in Kapalua, and many are free.
Presented by the Kapalua Nature Society, the summit supports the organization's goal of promoting awareness and appreciation of Maui's natural and cultural treasures, and involving the public in preserving Hawaii's natural legacy.
Opening the summit on Wednesday, Aug. 27, are an Earth Maui Tree Planting and Kahakuloa tour.
Bill Nye the Science Guy (front, at right) and Dan Cooke of NBC Hawaii News 8 (front, at left) lead the warm-up run during last year's 5K Run For Hawaii's Rainforests. This year's run, a benefit for the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 30.
Events on Thursday, Aug. 28, include a Lanai diving trip, Polipoli Cloud Forest Hike, Whale Sanctuary and Native Hawaiian Fishpond Lecture and Tour, panel discussion on training and certification for ecotourism operators, an environmental writing workshop, and a lecture on the Hawaiian moon calendar by Lyons Kapi'ioho Naone.
The lineup on Friday, Aug. 29, includes a Waikamoi Preserve hike, Waihee Ridge hike, snorkel adventure, photography workshop with Frans Lanting, a concert by Maui's "Uncle Wayne," a panel discussion on "The Benefits and Challenges of Indigenous Tourism Development," workshop on designing ecotourism experiences and facilities for Hawaii, and a concert by Eddie Kamae and the Sons of Hawaii.
A 5K Run for Hawaii's Rainforests, nature activities for kids, the Eco-Maui
Trade Show, an update on The Gorilla Foundation's move to Maui, a "Science
Rules" show by Bill Nye The Science Guy (of the Disney television program), a
presentation on alien pest invasion in Hawaii, a slide show of Frans Lanting's work, a
presentation about Pu'u Kukui Preserve, and Island Hukilau are slated for Saturday, Aug.
30.
Chuck and Lilly Boerner of Ono Organic Farms and Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Executive Chef Patrick Callarec (left) are among the farmers and chefs who will be featured at the first annual Island Harvest and Hukilau.
The hukilau, to be held on the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua's Beach House Lawn from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., will feature eight Maui chefs pairing up with local farmers and anglers to prepare "homegrown" recipes incorporating island grown and harvested products. There will also be a farmer's market, food and product booths and music by Eric Gilliom.
On Sunday, Aug. 31, there will be a golf tournament, Pu'u Kukui Preserve Nature Walk, International Year of the Reef Symposium, Sea Creature Creations (a sand sculpture event), and a presentation by Hawaiians on efforts to keep their natural and cultural heritage alive.
For more information, call 669-0244.
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