KCC Ecology

KCC Ohana, if you are at the Hawaii Conservation Conference come to the Malama Maunalua table at 11:55 for a group photo

KCC Ohana, if you are attending the Hawaii Conservation Conference, check out the three Kapi’olani CC student posters at tonight’s poster session!

Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Young Scientist Opportunity PYSO internships offer professional scientific research experience and formal training opportunities for undergraduate college students.

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2023/01/19/isabella-aiona-abbott-life-sciences-building/?fbclid=IwAR3gHQNPzxqcpabtPY0ALy_ODt0bNr3otK8YNKbZb8IphJTjdOv7-K3uH08

We are hiring! We are looking for a seasonal avian conservation technician (Feb-Sept 2023) who will assist with several projects aimed at conservation of native Hawaiian birds. For more information and to apply, please visit:
https://forms.gle/24xCerHh6w3hR9sr7

Come join us for Snail Saturdays! On Saturdays in December, participate in workshops led by Bishop Museum Malacology scientists, work directly with native and non-native snails, and learn why saving our native snails is integral to preserving Hawai‘i’s biodiversity. Each week, participants will work with different types of molluscs, representing a snapshot of the scope of specimens in Bishop Museum's Malacology collection!

Snail Saturdays: Hawaiian Land Snails
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022
10 a.m. - Noon
Atherton Hālau

Limited capacity. Registration required. General registration: $15.00; Bishop Museum Members receive a 50% discount. Registration includes Museum admission for the day, and light refreshments.

Sign up today!
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Today’s first matchup: Once cub now sub, will 335 make her mark as a mischievous meatball of a bear? Or will she fall short to 164, the avant-garde, fledgling fisher under the falls? You decide in this first round of . Vote at www.fatbearweek.org by 5pm AKDT (9pm EDT).

Yes! The Hawaii Association of Watershed Partnerships (HAWP) is searching for a new Outreach & Education Specialist. To view the full job description and apply for the position, head to RCUH.com, click on Job Postings, and search for Job ID 222640.

We are looking to hire a student worker! Currently, we have a Botanical Garden Education Assistant position available in our Education Department. Duties include organization/implementation of education program, general office work, maintenance of the children’s garden, working with children outdoors, and creating digital activities/material/media for the Arboretum and curriculum enhancement.
The deadline to apply is October 31!

Go to the Student Employment and Cooperative Education (SECE) website, and search “Lyon”, there you will find instructions on how to apply!

You can find the link to the SECE website HERE: https://sece.its.hawaii.edu/sece/student/jobsearch/get?keywords=lyon

What is that? Could it be a flutter of fun events ahead? We're kicking off October with Hawk Week, all about our awesome ʻIo! 💪💪

Now Hiring: Educational Specialist for the Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death extension program, to be based in Hilo. The successful candidate will assist in conducting an extension program for key stakeholders and communities on the value of ‘ōhi‘a forests and the threat of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death through meetings, events, and production of written and on-line educational materials. To apply, go to https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu and search for position . Feel free to contact J. B. Friday ([email protected] or 808-969-8254) with any questions. Closing date October 7, 2022.

Get Your Hands Dirty With Native Hawaiian Plants http://www.bishopmuseum.org/taxonomy

We are looking to fill a Kupu Americorps CLDP position. This position will be for the 2022-2023 term and is being funded by the Covid-19 Response Grant award from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. A goal of this grant is to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Native Hawaiian ‘ohana and communities. This position is an entry-level employment opportunity for Native Hawaiian early and developing professionals (17 years or older) who want to commit to a career in conservation.

The Conservation Leadership Development Program (CLDP) has been developed for individuals who are looking for an intensive entry-level experience in preparation for a career in the conservation field. Members are selected to serve at a single host site that best matches the individual’s interests. Applicants must be comfortable serving in rugged environments, and be able to perform physically demanding duties.

The Conservation Leadership Development program is a 6 - 11 month term in which members serve side-by-side with professionals in the natural resource management field, gaining in-depth experience in varying conservation initiatives throughout the Hawaiian Islands and US Pacific Territories. Conservation initiatives and duties vary depending on the host site in which the member is placed at ranging from invasive species removal and native habitat restoration to outreach and education. Members will gain valuable professional experience within the natural resource management field as well as networking opportunities with leading conservation professionals. For more information or to apply visit https://www.kupuhawaii.org/conservation/
When applying select MFBRP as a chosen host site to be part of our team! Applications are due by Aug 26th!

Big news! We’re hiring a new member of the team! Applications due 8/18/2022.

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LEHUA ART SHOW: CALL FOR ART SUBMISSIONS
“AN ISLAND REBORN, AN ARTIST'S PERSPECTIVE”

Calling all artists! Next month, DLNR is partnering with Island Conservation to host an art show focused on the natural beauty, native species, and powerful mana of Lehua Island. Entries will be displayed at the Kauaʻi Society of Artists (KSA) art gallery at Kukui Grove August 12-19. All entries must be submitted by Saturday, August 6. Artists of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to create and submit Lehua-inspired art.

Lehua is a 284-acre island located near the northern shore of Ni’ihau. Lehua Island is a predator-free, fully-protected refuge for threatened and endangered Hawaiian species. As one of the most significant seabird colonies in the Hawaiian Islands, the restoration of Lehua marks a milestone for conservation. Before the removal of invasive rats, the island’s seabirds were facing rapid declines. Invasive rats decimated their populations, eating seabird eggs, chicks, and adults, as well as the island’s native plants and seeds. Rats have now gone, securing habitat for Red-footed Bo***es, Laysan Albatross, and 15 other native Hawaiian birds. The seabird guano supports a healthy reef full of marine species: manta rays, humpback whales, monk seals, sea turtles, and fish.

Over the next decade, the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) will work with partners including the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Island Conservation, and National Tropical Botanical Garden to help restore the island. In 2021, DOFAW began a vegetation restoration project, removing invasive weeds and planting native seed balls. In 2022-23, a new project will be initiated to attract more species of seabirds to the island. DOFAW is working with local experts to better understand the limu, reptiles, insects, and marine diversity of Lehua. Additionally, DOFAW is working with Native Hawaiian cultural groups to restore and protect the rich history and living mana of this island.

Lehua Island Restoration Project: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/wildlife/lehua/
Entry Guidelines: www.kauaisocietyofartists.org

OISC is hiring for multiple positions!! Application Deadline 7/21/2022! Are you passionate about conservation in Hawaii and want to help protect Oʻahu from targeted invasive species? We have a position open for an Early Detection & Rapid Response Technician. For more details, Visit: RCUH.com click on Job Postings, and search 222467.

Job Opportunity! Pass it on!

Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea is hiring!

Link to info:

http://pupukeawaimea.org/volunteer-coordinator-job-opening/

June 23: Celebrate 50 years of Title IX Listen to your daily news on the go with the KHON 2GO podcast, from Monday to Friday, at 8 a.m.

Calling all students and lifelong learners- our Executive Director, Lindsay Young, will be teaching a 2-credit course at University of Hawaii this summer on Seabird Conservation. This two- week in-person course runs from Aug 1-12 and cover all aspects of seabird biology and associated conservation actions needed to protect them. To register, go to:
https://www.sis.hawaii.edu/uhdad/avail.classes?i=MAN&t=202240&s=NREM

Course outline:
Day 1 (Mon Aug 1):
• Introduction to conservation biology.
• Seabird ecology.
Day 2 (Tues Aug 2):
• Status of world's seabirds by taxa and overview of threats
• Introduction to marine threats- plastics

Day 3 (Wed Aug 3):
• Marine threats - Overfishing and prey depletion, bycatch

Day 4 (Thurs Aug 4):
Terrestrial threats-
• Invasive species
• Disease
• Disturbance and exploitation

Day 5 (Fri Aug 5):
• Terrestrial threats-Light pollution
• Current and projected effects of climate change on seabirds

Day 6 (Mon Aug 8): Field trip to a seabird restoration site (Ka`ena Point or James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge).

Day 7 (Tues Aug 9):
Mitigating threats: Legal and regulatory frameworks
• Cultural aspects
• Managing harvest

Day 8 (Wed Aug 10):
Terrestrial conservation:
• Predator control and eradication
• Mitigating light attraction
• Reducing collisions with structures
Day 9 (Thurs Aug 11):
Marine conservation:
• Fisheries regulation
• Bycatch reduction
• Protecting marine habitat
Restoration: social attraction and translocation

Day 10 (Fri Aug 12):
Final project presentations.

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!!!

Today, February 11, 2022, we honor women's significant achievements in science and place a much-needed focus on girls entering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers.

Learn more about today by checking out https://nationaltoday.com/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/

Happy Birthday Charles Darwin🎂

On Darwin Day, we celebrate the birthday of naturalist and biologist Charles Darwin and his many contributions to science.

Our collection of publications on evolution documents the overwhelming evidence in support of biological evolution and stresses the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem management.

Read more here: http://ow.ly/6G2H50Dw0Nt

*** UPDATE: This position has been filled. ***

HMAR IS HIRING!

HMAR has an immediate job opening to fill the role of our Operations Support Manager. This is a full-time position based at our facility in Kailua on the island of Oahu.

This team member is responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers who answer our hotlines; taking calls when staffing levels require; and generating periodic activity reports and other data deliverables. This person also performs field response, rescue and stranding support as a back-up field responder when needed. The position requires excellent people skills, and a solid background with programs such as Excel, Powerpoint, and Google Docs. Because this position also includes field activity, good physical fitness is a necessity.

If you are passionate about and committed to the conservation of marine protected species and the ocean, see the full job posting at https://h-mar.org/jointheteam and click on “Job Openings.”

The application deadline has been extended! If you or someone you know is interested please see the full job listing (link in IG bio). We are looking to hire an Avian Research Field Associate. This is a regular, full-time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP), on the island of Maui, Hawaiʻi. This position will conduct fieldwork and collects data on the population and disease ecology of native forest birds. For a full position description and to apply visit www.rcuh.com and click on "Job Listings." Search for job posting #222039. https://bit.ly/34jBtkT
The closing date is Feb 14, 2022.