Events

EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS

Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project participates in various environmental education and outreach events throughout the year. During these events, we focus on educating people about native forest birds, our research, conservation work, and partner projects. Events include annual fairs, fundraisers, charity events, and presentations. Fundraisers help support the work of recovering native forest birds and their habitat.

If you have an idea for a fundraiser or are interested in inviting us to your event for either an outreach table or presentation, please email us at info@mauiforestbirds.org

Please see the Calendar of Events and Fundraisers below.

Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Trainings

Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Trainings: Interpretation of nature plays a significant role in eco-based tourism and is beneficial to tour operators, visitors, conservation groups, and the nature-based tourism economy. The program’s goal is to educate tour operators and guides about native ecosystems and species found in Hawai’i and the projects that are helping conserve it. The program is a partnership between East Maui Watershed Partnership, Maui Invasive Species Committee, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, and Nā Koa Manu Conservation.

Currently, scheduled trainings are: 

• Spring Training Dates:
  • March 11th, 2024: Held at the Ocean Science Discovery Center, Maʻalaea. Guest speaker will be Kenz Perillo,Conservation Biologist PWF Education, Conservation and Outreach with Pacific Whale Foundation. 
  • April 11th, 2024: from 9am-12pm Guest speaker will be Sara Tekula, Executive Director of Kula Community Watershed Alliance. For more information and to register to attend visit www.mauimauka.org/trainings

Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Trainings provide:

• An opportunity to learn from conservation professionals about current projects.
• Facts you can share with your guests about the forests of Haleakalā, native forest birds, habitat restoration, unique plants, and how Maui is addressing invasive species concerns.
• Field guides and fact sheets for you to take with you.

CALENDAR of Events and Fundraisers

March 23rd, 2024: Hoʻomau Maui. Pūnana Leo o Maui will be hosting its 37th Annual Hoʻomau Benefit Concert on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens from 9 am-Sunset. This event will feature performances by the keiki of Pūnana Leo o Maui a Lahaina, live entertainment, ‘ono food, local vendors, keiki zone, hale ‘awa, and silent & live auctions.
Nā Leo Pūlama o Maui, the non-profit 501(c)(3) and parent-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Hawaiian immersion preschool program, Pūnana Leo o Maui. Our event hosts over 4,000 attendees who travel near and far to celebrate the perpetuation of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! MFBRP will have an informational booth with keiki activities sharing about the importance of our manu and highlighting 2024 as Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele. Stop by and say aloha!

April 6th, 2024: Zoofari at Honolulu Zoo. The Honolulu Zoo Societyʻs wildly popular fundraising gala will be held on April 6th at the Honolulu Zoo grounds from 5-9pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project. For more information click here.

April 19th, 2024: Molokai Earth Day. MFBRP is excited to participate in The Nature Conservancyʻs Earth Day event this year. This event will be held on Friday, April 19th at the Mitchell Pauole Center from 5pm-9pm. 

April 20th, 2024: Bishop Museum Science & Sustainability Fair. We will be traveling to Oahu to participate in the Bishop Museumʻs Science and Sustainability Fair. This event is a fun filled day with educational booths, informational presentations, panel discussions, and more. Event is held at the Bishop Museum from 9am-3pm. For more information click here. 

April 22nd, 2024: UHMC Earth Day. We will have an educational booth at the Earth Day event held at UH Maui College on Monday, April 22nd from 3pm-6pm. This event is being put on by the Student ʻOhana for Sustainability along with Maui Huliau Foundation and Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems. Follow @uhmcsosclub on Instagram for updates and information.

May 31st, 2024: Maui Brewing Co. Pint Night for the Birds. Come enjoy a pint for the birds! Maui Brewing Co. is hosting a benefit night fro MFBRP. Half the pub profits from house beers sold will go towards protecting native birds on Maui. Enjoy local beers while helping endangered species! Come help the birds and enjoy some beer on May 31st from 6-10 pm. Maui Brewing Co. is located at the Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, just north of Lahaina. The address is 4405 Honoapiʻilani Hwy, Lahaina Maui 96761. Any questions please email info@mauiforestbirds.org

September 8th, 2024: Maui Kuʻia Estate Chocolate Factory Experience. Learn the inside story of how chocolate is made at Maui Ku‘ia Estate Chocolate from Founder and CEO, Dr. Gunars Valkirs. Gunars has been involved in every aspect of the company from planting the first trees in 2013 to designing and building the factory to making the chocolate up to the present day. The Chocolate Factory Experience is your opportunity to learn how cocoa beans are turned into Maui Kuʻia Estates award-winning chocolate! During this experience, you will learn about every step of the process, and you will taste samples from intermediate steps that are not available for sale. After the factory walkthrough, you will be given chocolate samples for a self-guided tasting in the upstairs, open-air pavilion. 100% of ticket proceeds from The Chocolate Factory Experience on February 25th will go towards supporting MFBRP. For more information about this experience and to register today click here. 

November 29th, 2024: Maui Brewing Co. Pint Night for the Birds. Come enjoy a pint for the birds! Maui Brewing Co. is hosting a benefit night fro MFBRP. Half the pub profits from house beers sold will go towards protecting native birds on Maui. Enjoy local beers while helping endangered species! Come help the birds and enjoy some beer on Nov. 29th from 6-10 pm. Maui Brewing Co. is located at the Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, just north of Lahaina. Address is 4405 Honoapiʻilani Hwy, Lahaina Maui 96761. Any questions please email info@mauiforestbirds.org