Events

July 9, 2010
Hank Oppenheimer,
"Haleakala`s Endangered Flora"

Hank Oppenheimer, the Maui Nui Coordinator for the Plant Extinction Prevention Program will give a talk on "Haleakala's Endangered Flora" at UH Maui College, in Ka Lama 103, at 7:00 pm on Friday, July 9. His presentation will encompass Haleakala the mountain, not just Haleakala National Park, and will share with the public the status of East Maui's rarest native plant species, their management, habitats and threats.

Holokea, Cyanea horrida, photo by Hank Oppenheimer/Plant Extinction Prevention Program.

Hank will highlight the collaborative effort between the many landowners, managers, public and private entities, nurseries, volunteers, and researchers working to save the East Maui native flora. Come and learn about the successes and challenges facing these unique species.

The public presentation is free and sponsored by the Friends of Haleakala National Park. For more information, see the Plant Extinction Prevention Program at www.pepphi.org.