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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
It's the one day of the year where the Waikiki Aquarium is free for the ‘Mauka to Makai Environmental Expo
HONOLULU (KHON2) – The public is invited to the Waikiki Aquarium for the 18th Annual Mauka to Makai Environmental Expo. It's happening this Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it's free. Celebrating Pickleball month at Ewa Mahiko We're told the Mauka to Makai Environmental Expo is the one day each year that admission to the Waikiki Aquarium is free. It's Earth Month – so they want everyone to celebrate and swing by this family-friendly event that highlights the importance of keeping Hawaii clean and free of pollution, from the mountaintops to the have more than a dozen nonprofit, local, state, and federal organizations joining to make this a really fun and educational day with plenty of activities to keep learners of all ages engaged. Some of those organizations include Hawaii Marine Animal Response, Hawaii Audobon Society, Oahu Invasive Species Committee, Friends of Hanauma Bay, and so much more. Organizers tell us there will be live entertainment, and more than a dozen different booths and educational exhibits that showcase ways to protect and preserve Hawaii's environment. They'll have arts and crafts, taiko drummers, a fish release, and so much more. There will be countless things to see and learn – and when attendees complete our event passport, they'll receive a free native plant as their prize. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Meet the first monk seal pup of the 2025 season
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Oahu residents celebrated the sweetest bundle of joy on the North Shore, welcoming the first Hawaiian monk seal pup of the 2025 season. The Hawaii Marine Animal Response introduced Kailani, named by the 5th-grade class at Kahuku Elementary, on its social media page. Safeguarding Hawaii's monk seals: Safe distances and pet owner tips HMAR said the pup's name reflects 'the deep connection between Hawaii's land, sea and sky — and how special the pup truly is.' The first part of his name, Kai, means 'sea' and the second part, Lani, means 'sky' to 'symbolize the beauty and wonder he brings to the islands.'If you see Kailani wandering North Shore's beaches, officials said beachgoers should remain cautious as monk seal mothers are known to be highly protective and may become aggressive if someone gets too close. Beachgoers are also advised to maintain a 150-foot distance or more from seals to prevent the pups from becoming accustomed to human interaction. Pet owners should also keep their dogs on leashes at the beach. Check out more news from around Hawaii If you are interested in volunteering with HMAR to help protect Hawaiian monk seals like Kailani, visit their website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram to learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
