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 infoATmauiforestbirds.org
Please see the Calendar of Events and Fundraisers below.
CALENDAR of Events and Fundraisers
Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Trainings: Integrating nature education within tourism 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. Scheduled trainings are:
- Fall Training Dates: TBD. Please visit mauimauka.org for more information
July 30, 2024. Hawai’i Conservation Conference Public Afternoon. Come check out scientific and cultural presentations about Hawai’i’s natural environment. MFBRP will be attending this conference and will have personnel in the Exhibit Hall.
Give Aloha in September at Foodland stores. At checkout, indicate MFBRP as your organization to give and your donation will be added to your receipt. We appreciate the support.
September 7th, 2024. Lā ‘Ulu- Breadfruit Day– at Maui nui Botanical Gardens in Kahului, Maui. Come learn, share, and try ‘ulu! MFBRP will have a table with information at this event. Hope to see you there!
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. During this experience, you will learn about every step of the process, and you will taste samples. 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 will go towards supporting MFBRP. For more information about this experience and to register today click here. You must register to attend.
September 13th – Nov 8th, 2024. Mālama Wao Akua Art Exhibition at the Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center in Makawao, Maui. MFBRP will have docents at the art gallery on September 13th (opening reception), 20th, and 27th, October 11th and 18th.
October 26th. Hawai’i Island Festival of the Birds.
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 for 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.
