#Haleakala Conservancy
Kula Community Association hosts State Fire Marshal for public meeting, Nov. 12
The Kula Community Association invites Upcountry residents to its General Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the Kula Community Center. State Fire Marshal Dori Booth will share insights on fire suppression strategy and statewide preparedness.
Deadline to apply for Kupu ʻĀina Corps on Maui is June 23
Kupu, a conservation and youth education organization, announced that this is the last week to apply for the 2023-2024 Kupu ʻĀina Corps program on Maui. Kupu is actively seeking host sites and participants to work in sustainability-focused sectors like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate adaptation on Maui.
New Haleakalā National Park releases new film on Saving Forest Birds
Haleakalā National Park released a new film, Heart of Maui. This 7.5 minute documentary follows two biologists working to save Hawaiʻi’s critically endangered forest birds. The film describes the cause of the birds’ catastrophic decline and what is at risk if action is not taken soon.
At-risk teens from Hawaiʻi Girls Court explore Maui’s Haleakalā National Park
Some of the state’s most at-risk youth from Hawai‛i Girls Court spent three days and two nights in Haleakalā National Park as part of an immersive outdoor experience.
Haleakalā specialty license plate generates further funds for the park
This program ensures that 90% of the proceeds generated by the license plate purchases will be dedicated back to Haleakalā National Park to provide funding for critical projects in conservation and education.
Maui conservation leader named new Hawai‘i Terrestrial Director at The Nature Conservancy
With her team, Cohan managed one of the largest privately owned conservation landscapes in Hawai‘i – Waikamoi Preserve – and led innovative projects on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i to safeguard native forests that provide freshwater, are home to native forest birds, and preserve local culture and resources.
