Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Training Hawaii Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Wednesday, November 16th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Environmental interpretation plays a significant role in nature-based tourism and is mutually beneficial to tour operators, visitors, conservation groups, and the nature-based tourism economy. Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Trainings (MMCAT) goal is to educate tour operators and guides about native ecosystems and species found in Hawaii and the projects that are helping to conserve them.
Presentations about conservation and our natural environment are given by representatives from the Maui Invasive Species Committee, East Maui Watershed Partnership, and Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, along with a guest speaker.
Guest speaker for this training is Patty Miller, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. Patty will discuss her organizationʻs mission and work being done to research and protect humpback whales and other marine life in Maui Nui.
The trainings are free to attend. This training will be held in person at the Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Education Center in Kīhei, HI. Tour operators and guides are encouraged to come. Reserve your spot by registering at www.mauimauka.org