SPECIAL

"PARTNERS IN PROTECTION," a hike, sponsored by Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, through the Ka'u mountains and Kaiholena Preserve, Big Island, with members of the Nature Conservancy and natural resource manager Eldridge Naboa, to see native plant species along a one-mile trail loop, learn about the group's efforts to protect the land, native forests and unique flora, and about its cultural history; 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 21; $35/members; $50 nonmembers; registration, starting point, 808-985-7373.

HONEYBEE VARROA PROJECT, an islandwide study (within the University of Hawai'i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources) of viruses in wild honeybee colonies (affecting local bees and crops), asks anyone seeing a wild honeybee colony on O'ahu to call 956-2445; for information, see www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/HoneyBeeVarroa.

UPCOMING

STATEWIDE GREENHOUSE GAS WORKSHOPS, by Hawai'i Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Task Force, continuing workshop series on effects of existing laws, and state mandate for reducing emissions to 1990 levels or below in the next 11 years:

• Nov. 16: 5:30 p.m., state Office of Aging conference room, Hilo, Big Island.

• Nov. 17: 5:30 p.m., Department of Liquor Control hearing room, Kona, Big Island.

• Nov. 24: 6 p.m., Kawänanakoa Middle School cafeteria, O'ahu.

"MAKAHIKI IN OLD HAWAI'I: Astronomical and Cultural Perspectives," lecture by native Hawaiian astronomer, Paul Coleman, associate astronomer, University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Nov. 18, Windward Community College, 'Äkoakoa building, room 105; free; information, 236-9169. l

"KALAMUNGAY: THE UNTHIRSTY MIRACLE TREE" WORKSHOP on the water-saving and nutritional benefits of the traditional Filipino ingredient for soups and stews, with Theodore Radovich, of the University of Hawai'i-Mänoa, Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Science; 10-11 a.m. Nov. 21, Hälawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1268 Iwaena St.; $5/public, members free; registration closes Nov. 20, 748-5363; information, 748-5041, www.boardofwatersupply.com.

BE A GREENIE

FREE GARDEN MULCH, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Hälawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1269 Iwaena St., self-service; www.boardofwatersupply.com; 748-5041.

FRESH DAYS, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente; shop for affordable, fresh, locally grown produce, get information on shopping and eating healthier and try food samples; information, 432-2270:

• Honolulu Clinic, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, main entrance and lobby area.

• Moanalua Medical Center, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, main entrance.

• Waipi'o Clinic, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, front entrance and main lobby.

• Mäpunapuna Clinic, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, lobby area.

SIERRA CLUB is looking for hike/outing leaders (information, Stan Oka, 429-9814, or Deborah Blair, 955-4168), and for people willing to sign up as new Facebook friends; information, 538-6616.

KAUA'I GARDEN HELP, volunteers needed to protect rare plants and ecosystems at National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kaua'i; help needed in administration, conservation, education, development, etc.; 808-332-7324, ext. 228, or volunteer@ntbg.org.

MAKIKI FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT, the O'ahu Nä Ala Hele Trails and Access program needs volunteers to weed, pick up branches, plant, water and fertilize native plants as part of the Makiki Watershed Awareness Initiative forest restoration project. Bring long pants, long-sleeved shirt, shoes or boots, gloves, insect repellent, water and lunch; families welcome; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., selected Saturdays monthly; meet at Makiki forestry base yard above new Hawai'i Nature Center (from Makiki Street, take a left onto Makiki Heights Drive; the area entrance is before first hairpin turn); 973-9782.

Niaulani Forest WorkDay, volunteers needed to preserve the rainforest; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. third Sunday of each month, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-8222.

TUESDAYS AT KANAHÄ, weekly beach cleanup and plant maintenance, coordinated by Community Pride at Kanahä Beach Park, Maui, 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays at the park; Valerie Vines Magee, 808-264-1454.

CHUN'S REEF BEACH/COAST CLEANUP by Adopt-a-Beach Hawaii and Save the Sea Turtles International; noon, last Saturday monthly, from 61-529 Kamehameha Highway, Hale 'iwa; trash bag, gloves and purified water provided; bring hat, sunscreen and beach shoes; 637-2211.

WAIMEA VALLEY offers daily guided activities, including wildlife walks, history walks, native plant walks; fees; information, www.waimeavalley.net, 638-7766.

WAIMEA VALLEY GREETER, volunteers needed one day a week for 2 1/2 hours; 638-7766.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "For the Environment" in the subject line. Deadline is 10 days before the event.