Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Training
Ocean Science Discovery Center, Maʻalaea
April 11th, 2024
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.
The guest speaker for this training is Sara Tekula, Executive Director Kula Community Watershed Alliance. Saraʻs professional experience on Maui ranges widely, from serving as business faculty at the University of Hawaii to creative media production to conservation programs development-and beyond. She is currently serving as founding executive director of the Kula Community Watershed Alliance and is cofounder and Vice President of Haleakalā Biochar, located in Kula. Sara will discuss the efforts being taken to restore 'aina in upcountry Maui after the August 2023 wildfires.
This training will be held at the Ocean Science Discovery Center, at the Pacific Whale Foundation Maʻalaea location. Tour operators and guides will be given preference to attend. Reserve your spot by registering at www.mauimauka.org.