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Ready, Set, Soar! The Next Steps at HWC
First off, a big MAHALO! to the Kohala community for its wonderful support and to all who made our
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Dedication and Blessing such a memorable event, with over 300 people attending!. Thanks to you, the HWC has completed construction and we are now on a mission to secure the equipment that will enable us to begin taking in native Hawaiian animals in need of care.
The HWC is continuing to build momentum as it prepares to become fully operational. Here are some highlights!
- Collaborations continue with state departments like the DNLR Division of Forestry and Wildlife and other conservation programs like the Save Our Shearwater program on Kaua'i.
- The HWC is making great efforts to develop internally, strengthening its strategy and capacity for growth.
- Knowledge is power! Involvement with the latest research is still going strong, with the HWC most recently participating in the Wildlife Society Conference.
- Community enthusiasm is growing, and the HWC continues its work with Kohala Middle School students and teachers.
You won't be the only one with a holiday wish list this year! Like a fire station, the HWC must be constantly ready to accommodate native animals, with everything from blenders for food, to stethoscopes, to bird wash equipment. We would really appreciate your continued support this holiday season as we begin checking off items on our wish list, one by one. If you would like to see a . In addition, you can now join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Again, mahalo for all the love and support this past year. Here's to great 2012!
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I'd like to help take a stand for Hawai'i! The Hawai'i Wildlife Center is on its way to saving thousands of Hawaiian birds… and we want you to be a part of it! The support of community members like you is extremely important to us. Help protect what makes Hawai'i special by mailing a special contribution today! |
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| If you would like to contribute with a check, please make checks payable to The Hawai'i Wildlife Center and mail to: Hawaii Wildlife Center, P.O. Box 551752, Kapaau, Hawaii 96755 | |||||||
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The Hawai'i Wildlife Center (PDF)
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North Hawaii News - November 24, 2011
Hawaii Wildlife Center celebrates grand opening
by Karin Stanton
Hawaii 24/7 - November 22, 2011
Hawaii Wildlife Center Day Proclamation issued by the Governor (PDF)
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Hawaii Wildlife Center Grand Opening Featured on Ruhl Walker Architects
Ruhl Walker Architects Blog / Boston, Massachusetts
November 28, 2011
Hawaii Wildlife Center Grand Opening Event Video
by David Corrigan and Stephanie Salazar
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Hawaii Wildlife Center to host grand opening Saturday
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Hawaii Wildlife Center Sets Grand Opening November 19 (audio)
Big Island News - November 15, 2011 -
Aston Shores of Waikola Discount for HWC Supporters
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Hawaii Tribune Herald - October 10, 2011 -
Hawai‘i Wildlife Center August 2011 Newsletter
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The HWC building design by Ruhl Walker is featured.
Art & Design - August 20, 2011 -
Anonymous donor makes wildlife center a reality
West Hawaii Today - July 13, 2011 -
Volunteers lend green thumbs in Kapaau to aid Native Hawaiian plant recovery
The Hawaii Independent Staff - May 19, 2011 -
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Ruhl Walker Architects Announcement, March 22, 2011 -
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Big Island Country Club Newsletter
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HELCO helps Hawai'i Wildlife Center in Kapaau
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Examiner.com Interview
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May 21, 2010 -
The Dr. Pat Show Interview (Click here to listen)
May 19, 2010 -
Hawaii's Oil Spill Risk
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Catherine Bradford Show Interview (Click here to listen)
May 6, 2010 -
Oil spill defense
Honolulu Star Bulletin, May 5, 2010 -
Giving the gift of flight (Hawaii Wildlife Center assists local wildlife rehabber)
Honolulu Advertiser, May 2, 2010 -
Emily Gail Interviews Linda Elliott on EspnHawaii.com (Click here to listen)
April 25, 2010 -
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Hawai‘i Wildlife Center 2009 Year End Report
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Robert J. Shallenberger’s New Seabird Book Available
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Hawai‘i Wildlife Center November 2009 Newsletter
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Hawai‘i Wildlife Center June 2009 Newsletter
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Hawai‘i Wildlife Center recognized as the 6,000 National Teaming With Wildlife Coalition member
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The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center's New Development Office
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Hawai‘i Wildlife Center December 2008 Newsletter
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Midway Atoll Emergency Rescue
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Hawaii Wildlife Center President Assists Feds With Laysan Ducks on Midway
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Native Wildlife Preservation: A North Kohala Legacy (PDF)
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Wildlife center breaks ground in Halaula
West Hawaii Today, June 24, 2008 -
Wildlife Center Breaks Ground (PDF)
Kohala Mountain News, July 26, 2008 -
Ground Breaking Ceremony Invitation
June 22, 2008 -
Duck habitat - Refuge for Hawaiian duck in Kohala mountains
West Hawaii Today, June 11, 2008
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Endangered Koloa Need Help
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Pu`u Wa`awa`a Ranch Fundraiser
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2007 Year End Announcement
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Tee it up for Wildlife on December 1st
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