Return to the Wild: Update on the ‘Alalā Reintroduction Efforts

When:
July 27, 2020 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
2020-07-27T19:00:00-10:00
2020-07-27T20:30:00-10:00
Where:
Lyman Museum
276 Haili St. Hilo
HI 96720
‘Alalā released in 2017 to the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve. Photo courtesy San Diego Zoo Global

‘Alalā released in 2017 to the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve. Photo courtesy San Diego Zoo Global

Owing to COVID-19 safety restrictions, masks must be worn and physical distancing observedSeating is therefore very limited; you must reserve your seat/s in advance by calling the Museum (935-5021) during business hours (M—F, 10AM-4:30PM), and must check in at the front desk, prior to the presentation.  Check-in begins at 6:30PM Monday evening, 2:30PM on Tuesday afternoon.  First called, first reserved!

Evening Presentation:

Through intensive conservation efforts, ‘Alalā—the endemic and endangered Hawaiian crow once considered to be extinct in the wild—have been reintroduced into native Hawaiian forests.  These conservation efforts are ongoing and plans are under way for the next reintroduction!  Rachel Kingsley, Education and Outreach Associate for The ‘Alalā Project, returns to the Museum to provide information about this unique species, an update on the birds that have been reintroduced, and plans for future reintroduction initiatives.  Join us to learn more about this highly intelligent crow species, integral to native Hawaiian ecosystems and culture, on your choice of two occasions:  Monday evening, July 27, or the following afternoon, July 28.  

Admission to these wonderful programs is free to Museum members, and $3.00 for nonmembers.  Owing to COVID-19 safety restrictions, masks must be worn and physical distancing observedSeating is therefore very limited; you must reserve your seat/s in advance by calling the Museum (935-5021) during business hours (M—F, 10AM-4:30PM), and must check in at the front desk, prior to the presentation.  Check-in begins at 6:30PM Monday evening, 2:30PM on Tuesday afternoon.  First called, first reserved! ON MONDAY EVENINGS ONLY, additional parking is available next door at Hilo Union School, Kapiolani St. entrance; park, then walk through our green gate in the rock wall.

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