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 is Christa Seidl, Ph.D., with Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project. Christa will discuss our ongoing efforts to suppress avian disease and non-native mosquito populations threatening our native honeycreeper species.
This training will be held at the Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center Pool Meeting Room, located at 91 Pukalani St. Pukalani HI 96768. Tour operators and guides will be given preference to attend. Reserve your spot by registering at www.mauimauka.org.