Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 4, Number 2, 1 February 1987 — Lecture, Field Trip Feb. 21 [ARTICLE]

Lecture, Field Trip Feb. 21

OHA Specialist Heads MGF's First Ke Kukui Series

Moanalua Gardens Foundation's Ke Kukui O Moanalua series of lectures and field trips begins this month with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' own Cultural Specialist Earl (Buddy) Neller first on the program whieh is held monthly through June. Neller, who is a former state archaeologist, will first lecture on "The Latest Scoop in Hawaiian Archaeology" from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Feb. 21 in Room C-2 at Moanalua Intermediate School. The group will leave the school at 10 a.m. that same day to some infrequently explored archaeological sites in Kailua and Waimanalo where they will also visit remnants of various Hawaiian sites. Neller will tell participants how the work of archaeologists has helped reconstruct early Hawaiian life and what threatens the existenee of our archaeological resources today. Participants may attend the lecture only. However, if you plan to go on the field trip, you must have attended the accompanying lecture. Transportation for the field trip is via car pool. The 1987 Ke Kukui O Moanalua series offers a spectrum of lectures and field trips focusing on Hawaii's rare

natural beauty and fascinating cultural history. This is a perfect way to get to know your Hawaii better. Other programs in the series are: Mar. 7, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Moanalua lntermediate School Library — Part I, Oahu's Geology and WaterResources. Leader: Glenn Bauer, hydrogeologist, Board of Water Supply. Lecture and slide show presentation. Mar. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., from Moanalua School, car pool — Part H, The Water of Waihe'e Valley. Leader: Bauer. Walk into Waihe'e T unnel whose pipes carry five million gallons of water per day to Windward Oahu communities; short hike of moderate difficulty to the impressive 85-foot tall Waihe'e waterfall. Apr. 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., car pool from MGF office — Kuaokala Forest Reserve. Leader: Lonn Gill, MGF education director and one of Hawaii's leading naturalists. Five-mile hike of intermediate difficulty along the Kuaokala ridge of the Waianae mountains. Leam about the geology of the area, how people have changed the landscape and the state's efforts at reforestation. Apr. 25, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Moanalua Intermediate School Library — Part I, Getting to Know Manana

Island. Leader: John Engbring, biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Lecture and slide show on Rabbit Island as a bird sanctuary, the sea birds and other creatures whieh populate it and future plans. May 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Makai Research Pier, Makapuu — Part II, Journey to Manana Island. Leader: Engbring. Explore Manana lsland. If the weather or water conditions are miserable on May 2, the backup date is May 9. June 6, 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., car pool from MGF office to airport — Hana'ula Peak, Maui. Leaders: Gill and Robert Hobdy, Assistant District Forester Maui. Jeep ride and three-mile hike of intermediate difficulty in a West Maui mountain cloud forest containing the greatest number of native ferns in Hawaii and experience the native flora of Hana'ula Park. Advanced registration is required for all activities. Registration form and full payment should be received by Feb. 13. Post registration is possible but not advisable. No phone registrations but additional information and registration forms are available by contacting the MGF office at 839-5334.