Princeville Moʻolelo Free Lecture Series

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 5pm, Princeville Community Center

“Protecting Forests for All: Birds, Plants & People”

Plus, a “Forest Journaling” Workshop

with Kim Rogers, Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee 

The Princeville Moʻolelo free lecture series will continue Tuesday, May 12th as we welcome Kim Rogers back to our series. She will provide an update on the state of ʻōhiʻa forests on Kaua’i and share information about a novel response to slowing the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.

Then, in part two of the evening, Kim will lead us in nature journaling exercises from “still life” settings of seabirds and plants found in the forest. No experience necessary. The only things necessary are paper and pencil and a curious mind. We'll welcome wonder, soak in a little science, and make some marks and/or notes on paper. Bring your favorite drawing supplies and join us!

Our free talk story event will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30pm in the Princeville Community Center. For more information, visit www.kauairefuges.org/princeville-moolelo.

About the Series: Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges is pleased to partner with the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association Events Committee to present this engaging series. Together, they are presenting free informative “talk story” events monthly in the Princeville Community Center to share the work and stories of conservation partners, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and more.

About Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges: Kīlauea Point Natural History Association, now doing business as “Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges,” serves as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Friends Group that supports the wildlife conservation, education, and historic preservation work of the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which includes Kīlauea Point, Hanalei and Hulēʻia NWRs.  With donations, plus proceeds from Nature Store operations, the organization supports visitor education, provides rehabilitative care for sick or injured native Hawaiian birds, volunteer training, special events, equipment for wildlife habitat maintenance and restoration, free bussing for school field trips to a refuge, awards annual scholarships for college students pursuing environmental studies and more. For additional information, visit www.kauairefuges.org and follow on social media at @fkwrkauai.