Category Archives: Poepoe

‘Ohe erupts in Puna
A few miles makai of this small stand of ‘ohe with one shoot who has just burst forth, Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō continues to erupt, sending lava through Kahauale‘a to Ka‘ohe. In the larger forest of this ‘ohe, vog moves through the

‘Ohe erupts in Puna
A few miles makai of this small stand of ‘ohe with one shoot who has just burst forth, Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō continues to erupt, sending lava through Kahauale‘a to Ka‘ohe. In the larger forest of this ‘ohe, vog moves through the

Sharing our story
The Moon Phase Project was featured in a panel discussion at the 2014 Hawai’i Conservation Conference, and we had a great time! Mahalo nui to everyone who supported this event, whether you were in the room or sending positive thoughts

Sharing our story
The Moon Phase Project was featured in a panel discussion at the 2014 Hawai’i Conservation Conference, and we had a great time! Mahalo nui to everyone who supported this event, whether you were in the room or sending positive thoughts

ʻO Hoku ka pō mahina o kēia po nei.
Howzit kākou! ʻO Hoku ka pō mahina o kēia po6 nei i ka malama o Hinaiaʻeleʻele. Itʻs all about the super moon we are going to experience tonight on the Hawaiian moonphase known as Hoku. Tonight the moon will be

ʻO Hoku ka pō mahina o kēia po nei.
Howzit kākou! ʻO Hoku ka pō mahina o kēia po6 nei i ka malama o Hinaiaʻeleʻele. Itʻs all about the super moon we are going to experience tonight on the Hawaiian moonphase known as Hoku. Tonight the moon will be

Sunrise in Kea‘au mauka, Puna
After more than 12 inches of rain has fallen since Ka‘aona began, the skies have cleared in Puna mauka, ‘apapane and ‘elepaio are abundant and vocal, an ‘io has been seen gliding over the forest on the trade winds.

Sunrise in Kea‘au mauka, Puna
After more than 12 inches of rain has fallen since Ka‘aona began, the skies have cleared in Puna mauka, ‘apapane and ‘elepaio are abundant and vocal, an ‘io has been seen gliding over the forest on the trade winds.

Mokihana
Mokihana berries seem to be quite sparse this year in Koke’e. Many trees are without fruit, while those with berries are still under developed. Many ‘ohi’a seem to be past the peak bloom with only a few trees still displaying vibrant blossoms.

Ikiiki || month summary
In the beginning of this past month of Ikiiki, we saw awesome mauka and makai observations of the wedding flower (Stephanotis floribunda) and Noni blooming mauka in Mānoa, Oʻahu and bleached manauea looking limu floating in small mats and bunches

Ikiiki || month summary
In the beginning of this past month of Ikiiki, we saw awesome mauka and makai observations of the wedding flower (Stephanotis floribunda) and Noni blooming mauka in Mānoa, Oʻahu and bleached manauea looking limu floating in small mats and bunches

Ho‘olau action in Kea‘au mauka in Puna
Loulu are full with many new fronds, rising like great sails around the center. Their frondlets begin to individuate, separating from a kind of binding kaula at the edge of each frond. The unfurled center frond points upward to an

Ho‘olau action in Kea‘au mauka in Puna
Loulu are full with many new fronds, rising like great sails around the center. Their frondlets begin to individuate, separating from a kind of binding kaula at the edge of each frond. The unfurled center frond points upward to an

Wahi a Fornander e pili ana iā Ikiiki…
IKIIKI Ma mua o ka malama o Ikiiki, ua mākaukau ke kanaka mahi‘ai e hana i kāna mahina‘ai, a me kāna mau mea kanu; a ma hope iho o ka ‘ulu pono ‘ana o kāna mau mea kanu, a laila,

Wahi a Fornander e pili ana iā Ikiiki…
IKIIKI Ma mua o ka malama o Ikiiki, ua mākaukau ke kanaka mahi‘ai e hana i kāna mahina‘ai, a me kāna mau mea kanu; a ma hope iho o ka ‘ulu pono ‘ana o kāna mau mea kanu, a laila,

May Observations Through Mohalu
In the kai: manini still spawning, some of the larger ‘aholehole are still carrying eggs though most are pau, spiny lobsters are carrying eggs. In the mala: male flower buds on numerous mai’a are emerging, fruit of Malay variety mountain apple are

May Observations Through Mohalu
In the kai: manini still spawning, some of the larger ‘aholehole are still carrying eggs though most are pau, spiny lobsters are carrying eggs. In the mala: male flower buds on numerous mai’a are emerging, fruit of Malay variety mountain apple are

Feeling Hoku in Hilo
“Affectionate; at peace; connected!; driving me crazy!; exhilarated; It feels good and amazing to see the beauty and the glow of the moon; lazy, but in a good sense; melancholy; peaceful; pleased; powerful; relaxed; slightly anxious; strong!!; thankful; thrilled.” These

Feeling Hoku in Hilo
“Affectionate; at peace; connected!; driving me crazy!; exhilarated; It feels good and amazing to see the beauty and the glow of the moon; lazy, but in a good sense; melancholy; peaceful; pleased; powerful; relaxed; slightly anxious; strong!!; thankful; thrilled.” These