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[10/24/2009]

• International Day of Climate Action

If you are part of the Mālama i nā Ahupuaʻa service-learning program and available to participate in the Kawainui Marsh event (see below), you can add two hours to your timesheet.

Saturday, October 24 is International Day of Climate Action (See Calendar)

You may have seen last week's Honolulu Weekly which featured on its cover the number 350 according to the website 350.org, "350" is the most important number in the world—it's what scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Two years ago, after leading climatologists observed rapid ice melt in the Arctic and other frightening signs of climate change, they issued a series of studies showing that the planet faced both human and natural disaster if atmospheric concentrations of CO2 remained above 350 parts per million.

Everyone from Al Gore to the U.N.’s top climate scientist has now embraced this goal as necessary for stabilizing the planet and preventing complete disaster. Now the trick is getting our leaders to pay attention and craft policies that will put the world on track to get to 350.

On Saturday, October 24 organizations across Hawai'i, including the Blue Planet Foundation and other grassroots efforts will take part to combat climate change right here on our islands:

9am-11am: Kawainui Marsh
KAILUA - Kawainui marsh - 9am-11am (bring water/mud shoes/clothes)
Kapa'a road (Quarry), Kailua (turn left off Pali hwy.) Contact: Chuck Burrows - chuckkb@gmail.com - 372-7594; Rob Kinslow - 350@riseup.net (MINA participants can count 2 hours towards the service-learning hours for this activity only)
11am-1pm: Hawai'i Blue Line Project
Check in at 10:30AM
This project is sponsored by Blue Planet Foundation, the Sierra Club and 350.org. At various sites around Oahu including Honolulu and Waikiki, action volunteeres will come together to show what a one meter (or three foot) increase in water level would look like. The check in sites closest to KCC are:
Honolulu - check in at Moiliili Park (just before Star Market) on South King Street
Waikiki - check in at the corner of Kapahulu Avenue and Paki Avenue (near Kapi'olani Park)
It is a good idea to register online first at bluelineproject.org
There are also projects in Ewa Beach, Kailua, Waialua and others including throughout the state, so check it out and spread the word!
**Participants are highly encouraged to bring cameras to capture the image of a one-meter rise in sea-level. Signs with your own message about climate change are also encouraged. Also, wear/bring goggles, snorkels, fins – other ocean or beach gear to make sure passers-by know what the BLUE LINE IS!
2-5PM: Rally at the State Capitol
Lei around the Capitol Building
3:50PM: "350" Photo at the Capitol
6-9PM: "A Sea of Change"
Free screening shown at UH Manoa Campus Center Ballroom
Panel discussion on Ocean Acidification to follow
Contact Kimo Carvalho kimo@360.org

[09/22/2009]

• Service learning and engaged scholarship

Stop by at the UHM Campus Center Tuesday, September 22, 2009. Across from Jamba Juice.

DESCRIPTION:

Orientation and celebration of engaged scholarship and service learning.

Meet community partners and experienced students and faculty. Students have a chance to sign-up and make agreements with community partners at the spot as well as explore support and reward options for service-learning activities.

Faculty interested in integrating service-learning in their curriculum and learning more about engaged scholarship, can also talk story with experienced faculty, plan workshops, and explore options for Spring 2010 courses.

MAHALO

[09/01/2009]

• Information meetings and trainings September 1, 2009 for Palolo Learning Center (PLC) and Palolo Elementary School (PE)

Come to the PLC for a lecture/extended introduction to the Palolo community and the service-learning options at the PLC on 9/1 1:30-2:45pm at 2170 Ahe Street. This introduction is more comprehensive than later scheduled trainings at PLC. Training will continue at Palolo Elementary School from 3-4 pm.
This semester, students can choose a combined school/learning center schedule: start at the school - 2:15-3:30 pm and continue at the learning center until 5 pm for a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes at a time.

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