Bishop Museum is proud to be part of the collective effort to raise awareness of Hawaii’s honeycreepers and protect them from extinction. Having evolved in isolation from a single ancestor over a span of 5 million years, these birds are a uniquely Hawaiian biological treasure. As of today, more than half of the known honeycreepers have gone extinct, and most of the remaining species are classified as endangered. Students, educators, and conservationists have passionately used their voices to support the passing of a resolution to designate Aug. 8, 2023, as Hawaiian Honeycreepers Days. Join Bishop Museum staff and partner organization Birds Not Mosquitoes to learn more about Hawaii’s endemic forest birds and how to protect them. Come see the unique hand-painted honeycreeper sculptures created by master craftsman Haruo Uchiyama and participate in hands-on activities to learn more about the conservation tools used to mālama the Hawaiian honeycreepers. Also, stop by to build a honeycreeper to take home. This program is included with Museum admission. 50% Kamaʻāina discount. More info: Celebrate Hawaiian Honeycreepers Day (bishopmuseum.org)
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