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.

The guest speaker for this training will be Jordan Tabura, a researcher with the Hawaiʻi Invertebrate Program. Jordanʻs work focuses on critically endangered native Hawaiian yellow-faced bees and the critically endangered Hawaiian land snails.

This training will be held at the CSB Conference Room at UHMC. Tour operators and guides will be given preference to attend. Reserve your spot by registering at www.mauimauka.org. For more information contact info@mauimauka.org.