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Come support the conservation and restoration of dry forests in Hawaiʻi during the 11th Annual Run for the Dry Forest. The event is Saturday October 28th at Puʻu Waʻawaʻa. There will be a 10k run, a 5k walk/run, keiki run and activities, and a silent auction. The ʻAlalā Project will have an informational booth with ...
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On Tuesday, November 7 at 7 p.m. at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Kīlauea Visitors Center Auditorium The ʻAlalā Project staff will present an update on the most recent reintroduction efforts. Special guests Paul Banko (USGS) and Donna Ball (USFWS) will also share their past experiences of observing and working with ʻAlalā in the wild. Please ...
Read More “Return to the Wild: an update on the ʻAlalā releases” After Dark in the Park Public Presentation November 7

Five young ‘alalā, two females and three males, were released into Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve (NAR) on the Island of Hawai‘i on Wednesday, October 11th.  This second group of birds joins a previous group that had been released into the forest at the end of September.  These eleven birds represent what conservationists hope will ...
Read More Press Release: Second Group of ʻAlalā Released into Natural Area Reserve

Six Alala Released into Hawaii Natural Area Reserve from Hawaii DLNR on Vimeo. ‘ALALĀ RELEASED INTO NATURAL AREA RESERVE Continued Efforts to Reintroduce Rare Crow Species to Native Forests of Hawai’i Island   September 26, 2017 (Hilo, HI) – Six young ‘Alalā—critically endangered Hawaiian crows—were released into Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve on the Island ...
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https://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/local-news/experts-work-improve-alala-s-chances March 18, 2017 By IVY ASHE Hawaii Tribune-Herald Thursday evening’s community talk at Mokupapapa Discovery Center was more difficult than usual for ‘Alala Project outreach and education specialist Lea Ka‘aha‘aina. Last year, talks focused on plans for the long-awaited release of ‘alala (Hawaiian crow) back into the wild, where they have been extinct since ...
Read More Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald: “Experts work to improve ʻAlalā’s chances”

Monday, May 1, 7:00-8:30 pm at the Lyman Museum in Hilo. Come learn about the latest updates regarding the ʻAlalā reintroduction efforts. Free to Lyman Museum members; $3 nonmembers.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for evening public programs.  Limited seating; first come, first seated.   Additional parking next door at Hilo Union School. For more information, ...
Read More Public Presentation at Lyman Museum May 1, 2017

March 2, 2017 ‘ALALĀ REINTRODUCTION PROJECT PLANNING FURTHER RELEASES AFTER RECENT CHALLENGES Next Release Group to Receive Additional Predator-Aversion Training (HILO, HI) – Reintroduction efforts for the ʻAlalā, the native Hawaiian crow, began in December of last year with the release of five ʻAlalā into a Hawai‘i Island State Natural Area Reserve. Sadly, three birds ...
Read More ʻAlalā Reintroduction Project Planning Further Releases After Recent Challenges

Our next public talk has been moved up to next Thursday, March 16, from 6:00-7:00 pm at Mokupāpapa Discovery Center in Hilo. Come learn about the latest updates regarding the ʻAlalā reintroduction efforts. We will have ʻAlalā t-shirts, hats, and notecards available for a donation, and proceeds support the ʻAlalā Project.  

Mark your calendars! “Earth, Sea & Sky” ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s FREE Birthday Celebration is on Sun. Feb. 26 from 9am-4pm. The ʻAlalā Project will be hosting a booth with keiki activities. The exhibit halls and planetarium are open and free during the event as well. We’ve got a day filled with awesome planetarium shows, indoor ...
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No KBCC Open House this year

Posted on Jan 19, 2017 in News & Events

Aloha ʻAlalā supporters! We know many of you look forward to the annual Keauhou Bird Conservation Center open house, which is usually held around this time of year. Unfortunately, KBCC will not be able to host an open house this year due to the intensive effort being put towards the ʻAlalā reintroduction. Mahalo for your ...
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