They saw the pitchfork leaf pattern and knew something was amiss. The unmistakable smell of turpentine in a crushed leaf only…
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News & Updates
The public health threat of invasive species-mosquitoes and dengue
Back in 2001, several East Maui residents started reporting fever, body aches, and rashes. One of the people sickened had…
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Hawaiian land snails– a tale of evolution worthy of protection
The tale of Hawaiian land snails began millions of years ago as the first plants and animals began to colonize…
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Educator Workshop on Maui
Hō‘ike o Haleakalā Curriculum-35 million years of Hawaiian natural history over 3 days Workshop Dates: -Friday, August 16, 9-4 (Classroom)…
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Predator proof fences: Creating “islands” of protection in the Hawaiian Islands
Sometimes, fences bring freedom. In Hawai‘i, habitat loss and invasive species have left little room for native plants and animals….
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Mullein and Milk Thistle-Some Medicinal Plants are a Bad Prescription for the Environment
Humans have always relied on plants for medicine and many modern remedies are still derived from plants. The active ingredient…
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