A diverse collection of artwork in different media, including ceramics, kapa, wood carvings, charcoal drawings, paintings, and photography. The exhibition aims to showcase the significant link between art and nature.

During the month, TNC staff will give special presentations to talk about their work across the islands, and artist Jana Ireijo will paint a “vanishing mural” of an endangered Hawaiian forest bird that will be washed away during a special closing reception at which TNC Executive Director Ulalia Woodside Lee will talk about the cultural and natural significance of these birds and the organization’s work to help save them.

SPEAKER SERIES

• "ʻĀina Reflections on Collaboration at Heʻeia"

  ʻAlohi Nakachi, Oʻahu Marine Program Manager

  Wed, Aug 7th  |  12 p.m.

• "The Importance of Preserving Hawaiʻi's Native Forests"

  JC Watson, Terrestrial Conservation Director

  Sat, Aug 17th  |  11 a.m.

• "Partnering with Nature at Palmyra Atoll"

  Dana Sabine, Palmyra Science Coordinator

  Sat, Aug 17th  |  12 p.m.

• "Exploring the Concept of ʻĀina and Aloha ʻĀina"

  Sam ʻOhu Gon III, Senior Scientist and Cultural Advisor

  Sat, Aug 24th  |  12 p.m.

• Closing Reception: "Hawaiʻi's Vanishing Forest Birds"

  Ulalia Woodside Lee, Executive Director

  Sat, Aug 31st  |  4 p.m.

  Lee’s talk begins at 4 p.m. sharp, with a Closing Reception from 4-7 p.m., with refreshments and the washing away of a vanishing mural of an endangered Hawaiian ‘akikiki bird by artist Jana Ireijo to showcase TNC’s “Hawaiʻi’s Vanishing Forest Birds” work.