View expressions about whales -- in photos, paintings, sculpture and mixed media formats -- at this special gallery exhibit at the Maui Mall (where Whole Foods is located). There are also pieces created by schoolchildren. The gallery is located across from the pet shop. Open from 10 am to 1 pm, and from 4 pm to 7 pm, Tuesdays through Saturday through March 4. Free and open to all. For information, call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
Maui Mall, Kahului
Displays and Exhibits
Friday, February 11, 2011 (All day) - Friday, March 4, 2011 (All day)
The ultimate whale watch is a four-hour morning program from 7:00 am to 11:00 am out of Ma'alaea Harbor. This is a special opportunity to interact with our researchers and marine biologists. Your research adventure begins over a complimentary continental breakfast (bagels, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee and tea) in the Ocean Science Discovery classroom. Your small group will gather for a 45 minute enriching presentation from a member of the Pacific Whale Watch Research Team about our research locations and how we photograph and study whales in the wild. You then embark on a 2 hour whalewatch tour with a member of our Research Team, and the morning is completed with a final 45 minute informative session at the research lab where guests can interact with members from the PWF research team and learn about their ongoing research in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org. (Or click here to go directly to our online booking page.)
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
A weekly program, SeaWees is for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This program features field trips, activities, songs, and stories with Pacific Whale Foundation's marine Educator Merrill Kaufman. It's for ages 3-5 (children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver). It takes place on Wednesday mornings, from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center. The cost for the five-week session is $50 ($40 for Pacific Whale Foundation members). Advance enrollment is required. Please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 for more information or to enroll.
Our theme for February 23 , March 2, 9, 16, 23 is "Stories and Science." As you know, stories and science go great together! Each week we will use a story to spark our curiosity and lead us on a journey of investigation and creativity. Demonstrations, observations of live animals, short field-observations and arts exploration will bring each story to life.
The stories and their themes are:
February 23: What’s Up, What’s Down? (zonation in the open ocean)
March 2: I Mea Aha I ke Kai? (use of ocean resources in traditional Hawai’i- and today)
March 9: Play with Me (the value of patient observation in nature) Bring sun protection for a harbor walk today!
March 16: A City Under the Sea: Life in the Coral Reef (the seen and unseen inhabitants of the coral reef)
March 23: Children of the World Remember (caring for the earth in big and small ways)
Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, Ma'alaea
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's Volunteering on Vacation Program to work on an exquisite organic farm in Kula. O’o Farm is a unique and divergent multi- faceted operation that showcases a working farm like no other. Located in the misting forest of Waipoli (Kula, Maui), its 8.5 acres sustains numerous crops that have been developed from virgin land. In a true pioneering spirit, over the past seven years they have expanded operations to now include greenhouses and a burgeoning agritourism operation, all the while becoming intimate with the venue’s microclimate, flora, and fauna progressing in a manner respectful of the farm as a living organism in stasis with its surrounding environment.
Meet at O'o Farms at 8:45 on Wednesday mornings in Kula. The project work lasts from 8:45 until 11:30 and will include assorted farm chores. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring a light jacket that you do not mind getting a little dirty, water, and sunscreen. Gloves and gardening tools are provided. Be sure to call (808) 249-8811 in advance to sign up!
Directions to O'o Farms: Take Hana Highway to Haleakala Highway. Turn onto Haleakala Highway and proceed uphill to the Makawao Avenue Intersection (appx 7-8 miles). Continue straight through the intersection. Haleakala Highway becomes Kula Highway #37. Proceed to mile marker 14 (appx 5-6 miles). You'll pass Longs Drugstore, the Post Office, Kula Elementary School, and the Fire Station (all on the right hand side). Turn left on Kekaulike Rd/Highway #377 (just before mile marker 14). Proceed 0.3 mile on Kekaulike Road to Waipoli Road. Turn right on Waipoli Rd, and proceed uphill 0.3 mile. O'o Farms will be on the left (look for a white sign). If you cross over the cattle guard and get to Ali'i Kula Lavendar Farm, you've gone to far.
Make a difference during your time on Maui through Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program. Choose from the regularly scheduled group projects listed in this events calendar, or take part in a Beach Cleanup on your own schedule. We provide a beach clean-up kit (including Volunteering on Vacation trash bags, gloves and a marine debris monitoring card); you volunteer for three or more hours and receive a free totebag. To sign up, call (808) 281-3097, ext. 1. Learn more about Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program at http://volunteersonvacation.org/
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Join Pacific Whale Foundation for a stargazing cruise featuring professional astronomer Harriet Witt. Cruise beneath a beautiful nighttime sky, and learn about the stars. We’ll even drop our hydrophone into the sea so you can listen to live whale songs – a true “chicken skin” experience. Includes appetizers and up to 3 alcoholic beverages (Maui Brewing Co. beer, wine, Mai Tais and tropical well drinks) for adults with valid i.d. 8:00 to 10:00 p.m from Lahaina Harbor. The price is $59.95 for adults, $39.95 for children ages 3 to 12. Save 10% by booking online. Pacific Whale Foundation Members save 20%. For reservations, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1, visit www.pacificwhale.org or click here to go directly to our booking page.
About our guest astronomer: Harriett Witt is an international award winning astronomy writer and speaker. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Sky & Telescope and Spirit of Aloha. She has been giving colorful and informative presentations on astronomy in Hawaii since 1990. Don't miss the chance to view the moon and stars with her on a beautiful night at sea!
Join Pacific Whale Foundation for a stargazing cruise featuring professional astronomer Harriet Witt. Cruise beneath a beautiful nighttime sky, and learn about the stars. We’ll even drop our hydrophone into the sea so you can listen to live whale songs – a true “chicken skin” experience. Includes appetizers and up to 3 alcoholic beverages (Maui Brewing Co. beer, wine, Mai Tais and tropical well drinks) for adults with valid i.d. 8:00 to 10:00 p.m from Lahaina Harbor. The price is $59.95 for adults, $39.95 for children ages 3 to 12. Save 10% by booking online. Pacific Whale Foundation Members save 20%. For reservations, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1, visit www.pacificwhale.org or click here to go directly to our booking page.
About our guest astronomer: Harriett Witt is an international award winning astronomy writer and speaker. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Sky & Telescope and Spirit of Aloha. She has been giving colorful and informative presentations on astronomy in Hawaii since 1990. Don't miss the chance to view the moon and stars with her on a beautiful night at sea!
Enjoy a beautiful tropical sunset at sea, on a fun-filled cruise led by local reggae star Marty Dread. His charisma and enthusiasm gets everyone dancing and having fun.Your ticket includes an array of tantalizing hot and cold appetizers plus ice-cold soft drinks and cocktails (up to three alcoholic beverages per adult with valid i.d.). As an added bonus, whale sightings are guaranteed (from December 17 through April 23). If you do not see whales, you get a free ticket for a regular Pacific Whale Foundation whalewatch. Check in at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea (next to the Maui Ocean Center) off Route 30, the Hanoapiilani Highway. Remember, this cruise departs from Ma'alaea Harbor. For reservations, call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (Or click here to go directly to our booking page. )
With Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, you'll visit the Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, a remarkable coastal area that's rich in Hawaiian history and bird watching, to remove invasive species and clear brush.
The program takes place every Friday from 8:00 am to noon and includes four hours of work.
Meet at 8:00 am at the Waihee Refuge, located off of Halewaiu Road. (To get there, travel north on Kahekili Highway (Route 340) and turn right onto Halewaiu Road in Waihee. The entrance to the refuge will be a dirt road on the left just before the stop sign for traffic coming in the opposite direction. After arriving at the entrance continue onto the dirt road and drive past two gates to gather by the green colored house. To use maps.google.com, search for "Waihee Refuge." Bring water and sunscreen, and wear closed-toe shoes, pants and hat (sun protection). Snacks and cold drinks will be provided.
Hawaiian Island Land Trust, Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge
With our partner Malama Honokawai you’ll visit the beautiful and hidden Honokawai Valley, an area closed to the public. Among Hawaiian archeological sites, you’ll learn about Hawaiian history and culture as you help to remove invasive weed plants and possibly plant native species. The program runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen and bug repellant and wear closed-toe shoes, pants and a t-shirt. You'll receive a free tote bag for your efforts.
Be sure to call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 at least 24 hours in advance to sign up! ! Learn more about Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program at http://volunteersonvacation.org/
Meet at 9 a.m. in front of North Sugar Cane Train Station, Puukoli Road, Kaanapali.
An experienced Pacific Whale Foundation naturalist will be present seven days each week from 8:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at Papawai Point in West Maui to provide free information about humpback whales and help people to spot humpbacks from this extraordinary whalewatching location. Look for the lookout turnoff on Honoapi’ilani Highway (Route 30), approximately 3 miles northwest of Ma’alaea Harbor. For more information, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
The ultimate whale watch is a four-hour morning program from 7:00 am to 11:00 am out of Ma'alaea Harbor. This is a special opportunity to interact with our researchers and marine biologists. Your research adventure begins over a complimentary continental breakfast (bagels, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee and tea) in the Ocean Science Discovery classroom. Your small group will gather for a 45 minute enriching presentation from a member of the Pacific Whale Watch Research Team about our research locations and how we photograph and study whales in the wild. You then embark on a 2 hour whalewatch tour with a member of our Research Team, and the morning is completed with a final 45 minute informative session at the research lab where guests can interact with members from the PWF research team and learn about their ongoing research in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org. (Or click here to go directly to our online booking page.)
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
A weekly program, SeaWees is for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This program features field trips, activities, songs, and stories with Pacific Whale Foundation's marine Educator Merrill Kaufman. It's for ages 3-5 (children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver). It takes place on Wednesday mornings, from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center. The cost for the five-week session is $50 ($40 for Pacific Whale Foundation members). Advance enrollment is required. Please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 for more information or to enroll.
Our theme for February 23 , March 2, 9, 16, 23 is "Stories and Science." As you know, stories and science go great together! Each week we will use a story to spark our curiosity and lead us on a journey of investigation and creativity. Demonstrations, observations of live animals, short field-observations and arts exploration will bring each story to life.
The stories and their themes are:
February 23: What’s Up, What’s Down? (zonation in the open ocean)
March 2: I Mea Aha I ke Kai? (use of ocean resources in traditional Hawai’i- and today)
March 9: Play with Me (the value of patient observation in nature) Bring sun protection for a harbor walk today!
March 16: A City Under the Sea: Life in the Coral Reef (the seen and unseen inhabitants of the coral reef)
March 23: Children of the World Remember (caring for the earth in big and small ways)
Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, Ma'alaea
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's Volunteering on Vacation Program to work on an exquisite organic farm in Kula. O’o Farm is a unique and divergent multi- faceted operation that showcases a working farm like no other. Located in the misting forest of Waipoli (Kula, Maui), its 8.5 acres sustains numerous crops that have been developed from virgin land. In a true pioneering spirit, over the past seven years they have expanded operations to now include greenhouses and a burgeoning agritourism operation, all the while becoming intimate with the venue’s microclimate, flora, and fauna progressing in a manner respectful of the farm as a living organism in stasis with its surrounding environment.
Meet at O'o Farms at 8:45 on Wednesday mornings in Kula. The project work lasts from 8:45 until 11:30 and will include assorted farm chores. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring a light jacket that you do not mind getting a little dirty, water, and sunscreen. Gloves and gardening tools are provided. Be sure to call (808) 249-8811 in advance to sign up!
Directions to O'o Farms: Take Hana Highway to Haleakala Highway. Turn onto Haleakala Highway and proceed uphill to the Makawao Avenue Intersection (appx 7-8 miles). Continue straight through the intersection. Haleakala Highway becomes Kula Highway #37. Proceed to mile marker 14 (appx 5-6 miles). You'll pass Longs Drugstore, the Post Office, Kula Elementary School, and the Fire Station (all on the right hand side). Turn left on Kekaulike Rd/Highway #377 (just before mile marker 14). Proceed 0.3 mile on Kekaulike Road to Waipoli Road. Turn right on Waipoli Rd, and proceed uphill 0.3 mile. O'o Farms will be on the left (look for a white sign). If you cross over the cattle guard and get to Ali'i Kula Lavendar Farm, you've gone to far.
Make a difference during your time on Maui through Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program. Choose from the regularly scheduled group projects listed in this events calendar, or take part in a Beach Cleanup on your own schedule. We provide a beach clean-up kit (including Volunteering on Vacation trash bags, gloves and a marine debris monitoring card); you volunteer for three or more hours and receive a free totebag. To sign up, call (808) 281-3097, ext. 1. Learn more about Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program at http://volunteersonvacation.org/
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Enjoy a beautiful tropical sunset at sea, on a fun-filled cruise led by local reggae star Marty Dread. His charisma and enthusiasm gets everyone dancing and having fun.Your ticket includes an array of tantalizing hot and cold appetizers plus ice-cold soft drinks and cocktails (up to three alcoholic beverages per adult with valid i.d.). As an added bonus, whale sightings are guaranteed (from December 17 through April 23). If you do not see whales, you get a free ticket for a regular Pacific Whale Foundation whalewatch. Check in at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea (next to the Maui Ocean Center) off Route 30, the Hanoapiilani Highway. Remember, this cruise departs from Ma'alaea Harbor. For reservations, call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (Or click here to go directly to our booking page. )
With Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, you'll visit the Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, a remarkable coastal area that's rich in Hawaiian history and bird watching, to remove invasive species and clear brush.
The program takes place every Friday from 8:00 am to noon and includes four hours of work.
Meet at 8:00 am at the Waihee Refuge, located off of Halewaiu Road. (To get there, travel north on Kahekili Highway (Route 340) and turn right onto Halewaiu Road in Waihee. The entrance to the refuge will be a dirt road on the left just before the stop sign for traffic coming in the opposite direction. After arriving at the entrance continue onto the dirt road and drive past two gates to gather by the green colored house. To use maps.google.com, search for "Waihee Refuge." Bring water and sunscreen, and wear closed-toe shoes, pants and hat (sun protection). Snacks and cold drinks will be provided.
Hawaiian Island Land Trust, Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge
Nothing says “Hawaii fun” more than grooving to island rhythms under the stars at sea! Join Maui's own local island reggae star Marty Dread for an evening cruise that departs at 8 pm and returns at 10 pm from Lahaina Harbor aboard Pacific Whale Foundation's smooth-riding double-deck catamaran Ocean Discovery. The evening includes unlimited soft drinks, plus up to three beverages from our onboard bar (beer, wine, Mai Tais and other tropical mixed drinks), plus tasty appetizers to keep you fueled for lots of dancing and fun! $59.95 for adults; $39.95 for children ages 12 and under. Save 10% by booking online. Pacific Whale Foundation Members save 20%. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org. (Or click here to go directly to our online booking page.)
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's lead researcher and expert photographer Annie Macie on a whalewatch photo safari from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. aboard our eco-friendly, stable catamaran from Lahaina Harbor. We limit capacity to ensure our guests receive ultimate visibility and assistance with your wildlife photography. Participants will receive expert advice on capturing whale images and learn about utilizing the latest digital photo techniques and data storage (participants required to bring their own camera equipment). As a special gift, everyone who goes on the cruise will receive a DVD of all images and video collected during the safari plus bonus Pacific Whale Foundation stock footage. A continental breakfast will be provided onboard. $99.95. Book online and save 10%. Pacific Whale Foundation Members save 20%. For reservations, call 808-249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (URL: http://www.pacificwhale.org/mauiecocruises/cruise.php?page=holiday&id=1) Also offered March 19.
With our partner Malama Honokawai you’ll visit the beautiful and hidden Honokawai Valley, an area closed to the public. Among Hawaiian archeological sites, you’ll learn about Hawaiian history and culture as you help to remove invasive weed plants and possibly plant native species. The program runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen and bug repellant and wear closed-toe shoes, pants and a t-shirt. You'll receive a free tote bag for your efforts.
Be sure to call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 at least 24 hours in advance to sign up! ! Learn more about Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program at http://volunteersonvacation.org/
Meet at 9 a.m. in front of North Sugar Cane Train Station, Puukoli Road, Kaanapali.
Designed for children in grades K-5, Ocean Camp is a fun filled experience for growing young minds. Campers will experience an array of diverse activities each day to learn about the ocean while having fun. Activities include: surf/windsurf lessons, tidepool investigation, whalewatch cruises, snorkel trip, hands-on science experiments, artistic explorations, trip to Maui Ocean Center and more. The camp takes place from March 14 through March 18; the hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. You can sign up for individual days or the entire session. The camp curriculum is developed by certified educators and marine scientists. There is a 10:1 camper to teacher ratio. Register before March 1 and the price is $67 per day ($56 for Pacific Whale Foundation Members). Register after March 1 and the price is $72 per day ($61 for Pacific Whale Foundation Members). Register within 24 hours of the camp date and the price is $77 per day ($66 for Pacific Whale Foundation Members). Parents can register by phone, anytime from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1. Additional information can be found at www.mauioceancamp.org.
Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, Ma'alaea
Children's Camp
Monday, March 14, 2011 (All day) - Friday, March 18, 2011 (All day)
An experienced Pacific Whale Foundation naturalist will be present seven days each week from 8:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at Papawai Point in West Maui to provide free information about humpback whales and help people to spot humpbacks from this extraordinary whalewatching location. Look for the lookout turnoff on Honoapi’ilani Highway (Route 30), approximately 3 miles northwest of Ma’alaea Harbor. For more information, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
The ultimate whale watch is a four-hour morning program from 7:00 am to 11:00 am out of Ma'alaea Harbor. This is a special opportunity to interact with our researchers and marine biologists. Your research adventure begins over a complimentary continental breakfast (bagels, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee and tea) in the Ocean Science Discovery classroom. Your small group will gather for a 45 minute enriching presentation from a member of the Pacific Whale Watch Research Team about our research locations and how we photograph and study whales in the wild. You then embark on a 2 hour whalewatch tour with a member of our Research Team, and the morning is completed with a final 45 minute informative session at the research lab where guests can interact with members from the PWF research team and learn about their ongoing research in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org. (Or click here to go directly to our online booking page.)
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
A weekly program, SeaWees is for preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This program features field trips, activities, songs, and stories with Pacific Whale Foundation's marine Educator Merrill Kaufman. It's for ages 3-5 (children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver). It takes place on Wednesday mornings, from 9:00 to 10:00 am at Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center. The cost for the five-week session is $50 ($40 for Pacific Whale Foundation members). Advance enrollment is required. Please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 for more information or to enroll.
Our theme for February 23 , March 2, 9, 16, 23 is "Stories and Science." As you know, stories and science go great together! Each week we will use a story to spark our curiosity and lead us on a journey of investigation and creativity. Demonstrations, observations of live animals, short field-observations and arts exploration will bring each story to life.
The stories and their themes are:
February 23: What’s Up, What’s Down? (zonation in the open ocean)
March 2: I Mea Aha I ke Kai? (use of ocean resources in traditional Hawai’i- and today)
March 9: Play with Me (the value of patient observation in nature) Bring sun protection for a harbor walk today!
March 16: A City Under the Sea: Life in the Coral Reef (the seen and unseen inhabitants of the coral reef)
March 23: Children of the World Remember (caring for the earth in big and small ways)
Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, Ma'alaea
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's Volunteering on Vacation Program to work on an exquisite organic farm in Kula. O’o Farm is a unique and divergent multi- faceted operation that showcases a working farm like no other. Located in the misting forest of Waipoli (Kula, Maui), its 8.5 acres sustains numerous crops that have been developed from virgin land. In a true pioneering spirit, over the past seven years they have expanded operations to now include greenhouses and a burgeoning agritourism operation, all the while becoming intimate with the venue’s microclimate, flora, and fauna progressing in a manner respectful of the farm as a living organism in stasis with its surrounding environment.
Meet at O'o Farms at 8:45 on Wednesday mornings in Kula. The project work lasts from 8:45 until 11:30 and will include assorted farm chores. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring a light jacket that you do not mind getting a little dirty, water, and sunscreen. Gloves and gardening tools are provided. Be sure to call (808) 249-8811 in advance to sign up!
Directions to O'o Farms: Take Hana Highway to Haleakala Highway. Turn onto Haleakala Highway and proceed uphill to the Makawao Avenue Intersection (appx 7-8 miles). Continue straight through the intersection. Haleakala Highway becomes Kula Highway #37. Proceed to mile marker 14 (appx 5-6 miles). You'll pass Longs Drugstore, the Post Office, Kula Elementary School, and the Fire Station (all on the right hand side). Turn left on Kekaulike Rd/Highway #377 (just before mile marker 14). Proceed 0.3 mile on Kekaulike Road to Waipoli Road. Turn right on Waipoli Rd, and proceed uphill 0.3 mile. O'o Farms will be on the left (look for a white sign). If you cross over the cattle guard and get to Ali'i Kula Lavendar Farm, you've gone to far.
During 2009 and 2010, Pacific Whale Foundation researchers spent more than six months on an extensive research study of the humpback whales found along the eastern seaboard of Australia. Join them for an evening of slides, videos and fascinating stories about their time "on the trail of the whales" in areas including the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands, Hervey Bay and the former whaling town of Eden. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Free and open to all at Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, downstairs at the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea (next door to Maui Ocean Center). For information, call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, Ma'alaea
During 2009 and 2010, Pacific Whale Foundation researchers spent more than six months on an extensive research study of the humpback whales found along the eastern seaboard of Australia. Join them for an evening of slides, videos and fascinating stories about their time "on the trail of the whales" in areas including the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands, Hervey Bay and the former whaling town of Eden. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Free and open to all at Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, downstairs at the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea (next door to Maui Ocean Center). For information, call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, Ma'alaea
Make a difference during your time on Maui through Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program. Choose from the regularly scheduled group projects listed in this events calendar, or take part in a Beach Cleanup on your own schedule. We provide a beach clean-up kit (including Volunteering on Vacation trash bags, gloves and a marine debris monitoring card); you volunteer for three or more hours and receive a free totebag. To sign up, call (808) 281-3097, ext. 1. Learn more about Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program at http://volunteersonvacation.org/
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Brittle stars, urchins, octopi, oh my! Pacific Whale Foundation's marine educators invite the public to meet some of the fascinating creatures that roam Hawaii's tidepools at night during our Moonlight Tidepool Explorations at a South Maui tidepool. This discovery event is recommended for people ages 6 and over. Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Refreshments will be provided. $10 per adult and $5 per child. Advance reservations required. Co-sponsored by Mana Kai Maui Resort. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1.
This educational adventure will take place on these dates and times:
March 18 and March 19 at 6:30pm
April 15 and April 16 at 7:00 pm
May 27 and May 28 at 7:00 pm
June 24 and June 25 at 7:00 pm
August 26 and August 27 at 7:00 pm
September 23 and 24 at 6:30 pm
October 21 and October 22 at 6:30 pm
November 4 and November 5 at 6:30 pm
December 9 and 10 at 6:30 pm
Chef Craig Masuda, Executive Chef of Hoaloha Ne Eha Catering (along with Old Lahaina Luau, Aloha Mixed Plate and the newly opened Star Noodle) is known for his skillful creations featuring island-grown produce, sustainable seafood and locally raised all-natural, grass-fed beef. For this special one-time-only cruise, Chef Masuda will be preparing Maui Cattle Co. Top Sirloin with Hamakua Mushroom Jus, Macadamia Nut-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Ginger Lime Cream and Island-Style Mahi Mahi with Hot Peanut Oil, Maui grown cilantro, ginger, garlic and Hamakua Mushrooms. Side dishes include Island Greens with Ono Ceviche, Upcountry Garden Vegetable Pilaf, Vegetable Maui Medley and Pineapple Taro Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce. Your ticket includes unlimited soft drinks and up to three drinks from our onboard bar (beer, wine, Mai Tais and tropical mixed drinks). 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm from Lahaina Harbor on Pacific Whale Foundation's double deck catamarans Ocean Quest and Ocean Discovery. $79.95 for adults, $49.95 for children ages 12 and under. Save 10% by booking online. Pacific Whale Foundation Members save 20%. For reservations, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (Or click here to go directly to our online booking page.)
Enjoy a beautiful tropical sunset at sea, on a fun-filled cruise led by local reggae star Marty Dread. His charisma and enthusiasm gets everyone dancing and having fun.Your ticket includes an array of tantalizing hot and cold appetizers plus ice-cold soft drinks and cocktails (up to three alcoholic beverages per adult with valid i.d.). As an added bonus, whale sightings are guaranteed (from December 17 through April 23). If you do not see whales, you get a free ticket for a regular Pacific Whale Foundation whalewatch. Check in at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea (next to the Maui Ocean Center) off Route 30, the Hanoapiilani Highway. Remember, this cruise departs from Ma'alaea Harbor. For reservations, call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (Or click here to go directly to our booking page. )
With Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, you'll visit the Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, a remarkable coastal area that's rich in Hawaiian history and bird watching, to remove invasive species and clear brush.
The program takes place every Friday from 8:00 am to noon and includes four hours of work.
Meet at 8:00 am at the Waihee Refuge, located off of Halewaiu Road. (To get there, travel north on Kahekili Highway (Route 340) and turn right onto Halewaiu Road in Waihee. The entrance to the refuge will be a dirt road on the left just before the stop sign for traffic coming in the opposite direction. After arriving at the entrance continue onto the dirt road and drive past two gates to gather by the green colored house. To use maps.google.com, search for "Waihee Refuge." Bring water and sunscreen, and wear closed-toe shoes, pants and hat (sun protection). Snacks and cold drinks will be provided.
Hawaiian Island Land Trust, Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge
Join us for an enchanted evening at sea under the full moon, featuring appetizers, cocktails and listening to live whale songs transmitted via hydrophones to our onboard speaker system. You’ll also learn about Maui's intriguing night sky from our onboard astronomer. Harriet Witt is an international award winning astronomy writer and speaker. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Sky & Telescope, and Spirit of Aloha. She has been giving colorful and informative presentations on astronomy in Hawaii since 1990 and teaching "Making Friends With the Night Sky" classes at Maui Community College since 1992. Your ticket includes tasty appetizers and up to 3 alcoholic beverages (Maui Brewing Co. beer, wine, Mai Tais and tropical well drinks) for adults with valid i.d. 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. from Lahaina Harbor. For reservations, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (Or click here to go to our online booking site.)
Join us for an enchanted evening at sea under the full moon, featuring appetizers, cocktails and listening to live whale songs transmitted via hydrophones to our onboard speaker system. You’ll also learn about Maui's intriguing night sky from our onboard astronomer. Harriet Witt is an international award winning astronomy writer and speaker. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Sky & Telescope, and Spirit of Aloha. She has been giving colorful and informative presentations on astronomy in Hawaii since 1990 and teaching "Making Friends With the Night Sky" classes at Maui Community College since 1992. Your ticket includes tasty appetizers and up to 3 alcoholic beverages (Maui Brewing Co. beer, wine, Mai Tais and tropical well drinks) for adults with valid i.d. 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. from Lahaina Harbor. For reservations, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (Or click here to go to our online booking site.)
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's lead researcher Annie Macie and noted guest wildlife photographers on a whalewatch photo safari from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. aboard our eco-friendly, stable catamaran from Lahaina Harbor. We limit capacity to ensure our guests receive ultimate visibility and assistance with your wildlife photography. Participants will receive expert advice on capturing whale images and learn about utilizing the latest digital photo techniques and data storage (participants required to bring their own camera equipment). As a special gift, everyone who goes on the cruise will receive a DVD of all images and video collected during the safari plus bonus Pacific Whale Foundation stock footage. A continental breakfast will be provided onboard. Call Pacific Whale Foundation for reservations or book online by clicking "Eco-tours" and "Whale Festival".
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's lead researcher Annie Macie and noted guest wildlife photographers on a whalewatch photo safari from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. aboard our eco-friendly, stable catamaran from Lahaina Harbor. We limit capacity to ensure our guests receive ultimate visibility and assistance with your wildlife photography. Participants will receive expert advice on capturing whale images and learn about utilizing the latest digital photo techniques and data storage (participants required to bring their own camera equipment). As a special gift, everyone who goes on the cruise will receive a DVD of all images and video collected during the safari plus bonus Pacific Whale Foundation stock footage. A continental breakfast will be provided onboard. Call Pacific Whale Foundation for reservations or book online by clicking "Eco-tours" and "Whale Festival".
With our partner Malama Honokawai you’ll visit the beautiful and hidden Honokawai Valley, an area closed to the public. Among Hawaiian archeological sites, you’ll learn about Hawaiian history and culture as you help to remove invasive weed plants and possibly plant native species. The program runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen and bug repellant and wear closed-toe shoes, pants and a t-shirt. You'll receive a free tote bag for your efforts.
Be sure to call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 at least 24 hours in advance to sign up! ! Learn more about Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program at http://volunteersonvacation.org/
Meet at 9 a.m. in front of North Sugar Cane Train Station, Puukoli Road, Kaanapali.
An experienced Pacific Whale Foundation naturalist will be present seven days each week from 8:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at Papawai Point in West Maui to provide free information about humpback whales and help people to spot humpbacks from this extraordinary whalewatching location. Look for the lookout turnoff on Honoapi’ilani Highway (Route 30), approximately 3 miles northwest of Ma’alaea Harbor. For more information, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
The ultimate whale watch is a four-hour morning program from 7:00 am to 11:00 am out of Ma'alaea Harbor. This is a special opportunity to interact with our researchers and marine biologists. Your research adventure begins over a complimentary continental breakfast (bagels, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee and tea) in the Ocean Science Discovery classroom. Your small group will gather for a 45 minute enriching presentation from a member of the Pacific Whale Watch Research Team about our research locations and how we photograph and study whales in the wild. You then embark on a 2 hour whalewatch tour with a member of our Research Team, and the morning is completed with a final 45 minute informative session at the research lab where guests can interact with members from the PWF research team and learn about their ongoing research in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org. (Or click here to go directly to our online booking page.)
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's Volunteering on Vacation Program to work on an exquisite organic farm in Kula. O’o Farm is a unique and divergent multi- faceted operation that showcases a working farm like no other. Located in the misting forest of Waipoli (Kula, Maui), its 8.5 acres sustains numerous crops that have been developed from virgin land. In a true pioneering spirit, over the past seven years they have expanded operations to now include greenhouses and a burgeoning agritourism operation, all the while becoming intimate with the venue’s microclimate, flora, and fauna progressing in a manner respectful of the farm as a living organism in stasis with its surrounding environment.
Meet at O'o Farms at 8:45 on Wednesday mornings in Kula. The project work lasts from 8:45 until 11:30 and will include assorted farm chores. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring a light jacket that you do not mind getting a little dirty, water, and sunscreen. Gloves and gardening tools are provided. Be sure to call (808) 249-8811 in advance to sign up!
Directions to O'o Farms: Take Hana Highway to Haleakala Highway. Turn onto Haleakala Highway and proceed uphill to the Makawao Avenue Intersection (appx 7-8 miles). Continue straight through the intersection. Haleakala Highway becomes Kula Highway #37. Proceed to mile marker 14 (appx 5-6 miles). You'll pass Longs Drugstore, the Post Office, Kula Elementary School, and the Fire Station (all on the right hand side). Turn left on Kekaulike Rd/Highway #377 (just before mile marker 14). Proceed 0.3 mile on Kekaulike Road to Waipoli Road. Turn right on Waipoli Rd, and proceed uphill 0.3 mile. O'o Farms will be on the left (look for a white sign). If you cross over the cattle guard and get to Ali'i Kula Lavendar Farm, you've gone to far.
Make a difference during your time on Maui through Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program. Choose from the regularly scheduled group projects listed in this events calendar, or take part in a Beach Cleanup on your own schedule. We provide a beach clean-up kit (including Volunteering on Vacation trash bags, gloves and a marine debris monitoring card); you volunteer for three or more hours and receive a free totebag. To sign up, call (808) 281-3097, ext. 1. Learn more about Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program at http://volunteersonvacation.org/
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
The public is invited to a free screening of the award-winning documentary, "In The Wake of Giants," on Friday, March 25th, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This free event will take place at Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, downstairs at the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea, and is open to the public.
The film, produced by Mara Kerr and Mark DiOrio of Akua Films, and directed by filmmaker Lou Douros, provides a close-up view of the challenging and sometimes dangerous work of rescuing 40-ton humpback whales from life-threatening entanglements with marine debris. It spotlights the courageous efforts of the spotlights the efforts of a community and a trained network lead by NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary as they work to disentangle humpback whales trapped in ropes and fishing nets.
This evening screening on March 25th will include a short talk by Ed Lyman, Marine Mammal Response Manager at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, and the opportunity to view equipment used to rescue whales. The film was narrated by Ed Lyman.
The film recently won an award for Best Conservation Film at the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival.
Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, Ma'alaea
The public is invited to a free screening of the award-winning documentary, "In The Wake of Giants," on Friday, March 25th, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This free event will take place at Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, downstairs at the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea, and is open to the public.
The film, produced by Mara Kerr and Mark DiOrio of Akua Films, and directed by filmmaker Lou Douros, provides a close-up view of the challenging and sometimes dangerous work of rescuing 40-ton humpback whales from life-threatening entanglements with marine debris. It spotlights the courageous efforts of the spotlights the efforts of a community and a trained network lead by NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary as they work to disentangle humpback whales trapped in ropes and fishing nets.
This evening screening on March 25th will include a short talk by Ed Lyman, Marine Mammal Response Manager at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, and the opportunity to view equipment used to rescue whales. The film was narrated by Ed Lyman.
The film recently won an award for Best Conservation Film at the San Francisco Ocean Film Festival.
Pacific Whale Foundation's Discovery Center, Ma'alaea
Enjoy a beautiful tropical sunset at sea, on a fun-filled cruise led by local reggae star Marty Dread. His charisma and enthusiasm gets everyone dancing and having fun.Your ticket includes an array of tantalizing hot and cold appetizers plus ice-cold soft drinks and cocktails (up to three alcoholic beverages per adult with valid i.d.). As an added bonus, whale sightings are guaranteed (from December 17 through April 23). If you do not see whales, you get a free ticket for a regular Pacific Whale Foundation whalewatch. Check in at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Harbor Shops at Ma'alaea (next to the Maui Ocean Center) off Route 30, the Hanoapiilani Highway. Remember, this cruise departs from Ma'alaea Harbor. For reservations, call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (Or click here to go directly to our booking page. )
With Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, you'll visit the Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, a remarkable coastal area that's rich in Hawaiian history and bird watching, to remove invasive species and clear brush.
The program takes place every Friday from 8:00 am to noon and includes four hours of work.
Meet at 8:00 am at the Waihee Refuge, located off of Halewaiu Road. (To get there, travel north on Kahekili Highway (Route 340) and turn right onto Halewaiu Road in Waihee. The entrance to the refuge will be a dirt road on the left just before the stop sign for traffic coming in the opposite direction. After arriving at the entrance continue onto the dirt road and drive past two gates to gather by the green colored house. To use maps.google.com, search for "Waihee Refuge." Bring water and sunscreen, and wear closed-toe shoes, pants and hat (sun protection). Snacks and cold drinks will be provided.
Hawaiian Island Land Trust, Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge
Nothing says “Hawaii fun” more than grooving to island rhythms under the stars at sea! Join Maui's own local island reggae star Marty Dread for an evening cruise that departs at 8 pm and returns at 10 pm from Lahaina Harbor aboard Pacific Whale Foundation's smooth-riding double-deck catamaran Ocean Discovery. The evening includes unlimited soft drinks, plus up to three beverages from our onboard bar (beer, wine, Mai Tais and other tropical mixed drinks), plus an array of tasty hot and cold appetizers to keep you fueled for lots of dancing and fun! $59.95 for adults; $39.95 for children ages 12 and under. Save 10% by booking online. Pacific Whale Foundation Members save 20%. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (URL: http://www.pacificwhale.org/mauiecocruises/cruise.php?page=holiday&id=1)
Take part in a special whalewatch led by Pacific Whale Foundation’s President and Founder, Greg Kaufman. Greg has studied whales in the field for more than 30 years, has authored three books about whales, and is a member of the International Whaling Commission’s Scientific Committee. This two-hour cruise takes place on the Ocean Discovery from Lahaina Harbor, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. It includes a complimentary Whale Poster, Free Color Whale Watch Guide, and a copy of Greg’s book, Hawaii's Humpback Whale: The Long Journey Back or a DVD copy of "Notes From The Field." Whale sightings are guaranteed or you go again free. Adults are $49.95; children ages 7 -12 are $34.95; children ages 6 and under go free. Book online and save 10%. Pacific Whale Foundation Members save 20%. For reservations, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (go to http://www.pacificwhale.org/mauiecocruises/cruise.php?page=holiday&id=1).
Take part in a special whalewatch led by Pacific Whale Foundation’s President and Founder, Greg Kaufman. Greg has studied whales in the field for more than 30 years, has authored three books about whales, and is a member of the International Whaling Commission’s Scientific Committee. This two-hour cruise takes place on the Ocean Discovery from Lahaina Harbor, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. It includes a complimentary Whale Poster, Free Color Whale Watch Guide, and a copy of Greg’s book, Hawaii's Humpback Whale: The Long Journey Back or a DVD copy of "Notes From The Field." Whale sightings are guaranteed or you go again free. Adults are $49.95; children ages 7 -12 are $34.95; children ages 6 and under go free. Book online and save 10%. Pacific Whale Foundation Members save 20%. For reservations, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org (go to http://www.pacificwhale.org/mauiecocruises/cruise.php?page=holiday&id=1).
With our partner Malama Honokawai you’ll visit the beautiful and hidden Honokawai Valley, an area closed to the public. Among Hawaiian archeological sites, you’ll learn about Hawaiian history and culture as you help to remove invasive weed plants and possibly plant native species. The program runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Bring water, snacks, lunch, sunscreen and bug repellant and wear closed-toe shoes, pants and a t-shirt. You'll receive a free tote bag for your efforts.
Be sure to call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 at least 24 hours in advance to sign up! ! Learn more about Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program at http://volunteersonvacation.org/
Meet at 9 a.m. in front of North Sugar Cane Train Station, Puukoli Road, Kaanapali.
Brittle stars, urchins, octopi, oh my! Pacific Whale Foundation's marine educators invite the public to meet some of the fascinating creatures that roam Hawaii's tidepools at night during our Moonlight Tidepool Explorations at a South Maui tidepool. This discovery event is recommended for people ages 6 and over. Participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight. Refreshments will be provided. $10 per adult and $5 per child. Advance reservations required. Co-sponsored by Mana Kai Maui Resort. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1.
An experienced Pacific Whale Foundation naturalist will be present seven days each week from 8:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at Papawai Point in West Maui to provide free information about humpback whales and help people to spot humpbacks from this extraordinary whalewatching location. Look for the lookout turnoff on Honoapi’ilani Highway (Route 30), approximately 3 miles northwest of Ma’alaea Harbor. For more information, please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.
The ultimate whale watch is a four-hour morning program from 7:00 am to 11:00 am out of Ma'alaea Harbor. This is a special opportunity to interact with our researchers and marine biologists. Your research adventure begins over a complimentary continental breakfast (bagels, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee and tea) in the Ocean Science Discovery classroom. Your small group will gather for a 45 minute enriching presentation from a member of the Pacific Whale Watch Research Team about our research locations and how we photograph and study whales in the wild. You then embark on a 2 hour whalewatch tour with a member of our Research Team, and the morning is completed with a final 45 minute informative session at the research lab where guests can interact with members from the PWF research team and learn about their ongoing research in Hawaii, Australia, and Ecuador. For reservations, call (808) 249-8811 ext 1 or visit www.pacificwhale.org. (Or click here to go directly to our online booking page.)
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Join Pacific Whale Foundation's Volunteering on Vacation Program to work on an exquisite organic farm in Kula. O’o Farm is a unique and divergent multi- faceted operation that showcases a working farm like no other. Located in the misting forest of Waipoli (Kula, Maui), its 8.5 acres sustains numerous crops that have been developed from virgin land. In a true pioneering spirit, over the past seven years they have expanded operations to now include greenhouses and a burgeoning agritourism operation, all the while becoming intimate with the venue’s microclimate, flora, and fauna progressing in a manner respectful of the farm as a living organism in stasis with its surrounding environment.
Meet at O'o Farms at 8:45 on Wednesday mornings in Kula. The project work lasts from 8:45 until 11:30 and will include assorted farm chores. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring a light jacket that you do not mind getting a little dirty, water, and sunscreen. Gloves and gardening tools are provided. Be sure to call (808) 249-8811 in advance to sign up!
Directions to O'o Farms: Take Hana Highway to Haleakala Highway. Turn onto Haleakala Highway and proceed uphill to the Makawao Avenue Intersection (appx 7-8 miles). Continue straight through the intersection. Haleakala Highway becomes Kula Highway #37. Proceed to mile marker 14 (appx 5-6 miles). You'll pass Longs Drugstore, the Post Office, Kula Elementary School, and the Fire Station (all on the right hand side). Turn left on Kekaulike Rd/Highway #377 (just before mile marker 14). Proceed 0.3 mile on Kekaulike Road to Waipoli Road. Turn right on Waipoli Rd, and proceed uphill 0.3 mile. O'o Farms will be on the left (look for a white sign). If you cross over the cattle guard and get to Ali'i Kula Lavendar Farm, you've gone to far.
Make a difference during your time on Maui through Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program. Choose from the regularly scheduled group projects listed in this events calendar, or take part in a Beach Cleanup on your own schedule. We provide a beach clean-up kit (including Volunteering on Vacation trash bags, gloves and a marine debris monitoring card); you volunteer for three or more hours and receive a free totebag. To sign up, call (808) 281-3097, ext. 1. Learn more about Pacific Whale Foundation’s Volunteering on Vacation program at http://volunteersonvacation.org/
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
Pacific Whale Foundation’s education team staffs a free humpback whale information and shoreline viewing station each Tuesday and Thursday from December 28 through April 30 from 8:00am-noon along the oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott. The station assists visitors in locating annually migrating humpback whales from shore and answers questions on a variety of topics from whale biology and behavior, to Hawaiian island natural history and marine conservation. A variety of materials and resources are available including binoculars, laser range finders, field guides, whale behavior guides and activities for children. The Whale Information and Viewing Station is sponsored by the Wailea Beach Marriott and offered free of charge.
Oceanfront pedestrian path, makai of the Wailea Beach Marriott
