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Calendar of Eco-Cultural Events Big Island July 2008 |
Preserving our Land - Perpetuating our Culture
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46TH ANNUAL PARKER RANCH JULY 4 RODEO Place: Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena, 67-1435 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela, HI 96743, (808) 885-5669 Date: 7/4/2008 Award-winning Independence Weekend tradition includes action-packed rodeo events, keiki (children) activities, ono (delicious) food and more. Parker Ranch paniolo (Hawaiian cowboys) are joined by other Big Island paniolo for a corral of traditional rodeo events from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Parker Ranch Arena, Waimea. |
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VOLCANO VILLAGE JULY 4 PARADE & CELEBRATION Place: Cooper Center, Wright Road, Volcano, HI 96785, 808-982-7317 Date: 7/4/2008 Come for the parade & stay for the fun & great food! The parade leaves Volcano Post Office at 9 a.m. sharp, rain or shine, goes down Old Volcano Hwy to Wright Rd and ends at Cooper Center, less than 1/2 mile. See floats, antique cars, and the HI County Band! The celebration includes kids games, dunking pond, food booths, craft fair, live music and entertainment, and a Silent Auction. Call Linda, 985-9508, for more info. |
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NIAULANI NATURE WALK AND FOREST TOUR Place: Volcano Art Center, Hawaii National Park, Volcano, HI 96785, 967-8222 Date: 7/7/2008 through 7/28/2008 (July 7, 14, 21, 28) This one-hour nature walk travels through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7-mile loop trail. The walk introduces individuals, families, and groups to the native plants and birds of Volcano. Guides focus not only on the biological, ecological, and geological features of the area, but also the cultural usages of flora and fauna by native Hawaiians. Offered every Monday at 9:30 a.m., the weekly walk starts just one mile from the entrance to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Meet at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village (corner of Kalanikoa and Old Volcano Roads). Free (calabash donations welcome). 9:30 p.m. |
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AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR - HAWAIIAN HARDWOODS Place: Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens, Mile Marker 110, Captain Cook, HI 96704, 323-3318 Date: 7/12/2008 AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR Hawaiian Hardwoods - July 12; 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Free EventAmy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HILearn the value of various native hardwoods from garden educator Noa Lincolnon the free tour of this month. Come smell the fragrant Sandalwood or seethe beautiful curly Koa wood. For more information call (808) 323-3318, oremail agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is BishopMuseum¹s native plant arboretum in Captain Cook on HawaiOEi Island. TheGarden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, justsouth of mile marker 110. The Garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at$4. |
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HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK 28TH ANNUAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL Place: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hwy 11, Volcano, HI 96785, (808) 985-6166 Date: 7/12/2008 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 28th Annual Cultural Festival - The Year of the Paniolo. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy hula and music and join in Hawaiian arts, crafts and food tasting. Festival is free and offers opportunities to purchase Hawaiian crafts, plate lunches and festival T-shirts. Located off Hwy 11 between 70 and 71 mile-markers. Free admission. |
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