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October 2020
Book Reading: Garbage Guts
Author Heidi Auman reads her book Garbage Guts. Garbage Guts was inspired by Dr. Auman’s research on the effects of marine debris on Midway Atoll’s Laysan albatross. About the Presenter Heidi Auman, Author Dr. Heidi Auman has studied human impacts on seabirds for much of the past twenty-five years. A pioneer on the research of plastic ingestion, she lived on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge 1993–2000, studying the effects of marine debris and pollutants on Laysan albatross. Heidi has also explored…
Find out more »Art Lesson: How to Draw the ‘Ō‘ō
Learn how to draw the stunning ‘Ō‘ō from award-winning wildlife artist Patrick Ching! Photo credit: Patrick Ching About the Presenter Patrick Ching, Artist and Author Born in Hawaii in 1962, Patrick Ching has spent a lifetime teaching people about nature through his art. He grew up exploring the valleys and shorelines of Hawaii and at age sixteen decided to be a nature artist after seeing Hawaiian hawks in Pololū Valley for the first time. He then became a professional artist…
Find out more »Book Reading: Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds
Author and artist Caren Loebel-Fried reads her new book, Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds, a story about extinction, conservation, and culture, told through a child’s experience and curiosity. Readers learn along with Manu about the extinct honeyeater for which he was named, his Hawaiian heritage, and the relationship between animals and habitat, and how we can all make a difference for wildlife. Want your own copy to follow along? Purchase here! Book Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuZVhgJDvEo About the Presenter Photo Credit:…
Find out more »Book Reading: A Perfect Day for an Albatross
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Ranger Christa Mcleod and Princeville librarian Kat Bengston team up to read Caren Loebel-Fried's book, A Perfect Day for an Albatross. A Perfect Day for an Albatross sweeps you into an albatross’s world of wind, rolling seas, boisterous dancing, and their intense commitment to one another and their nestlings. Want your own copy to follow along? Purchase here! Book Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqeshDrTrZ4&t=1s About the Presenters Kat Bengston Katherine Bengston is a hiker and librarian fascinated by…
Find out more »All About Albatross
A photo, video and art journey all about the albatross. Learn some interesting albatross facts, how to help albatross thrive, and even how to make a block print! About the Presenter Photo Credit: Neil Fried Caren Loebel-Fried, Artist and Author Caren Loebel-Fried is an award-winning author and artist from Volcano, Hawai`i. Birds, conservation, and the natural world are the foundations for her work. Caren has created eight storybooks to date, including Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds published by UH…
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