In every corner of the Earth, there are endangered species disappearing without anyone knowing about it. We envision connecting global audiences with local nonprofits to combat climate change and practice ALOHA AINA inspired stewardship right in their backyards.
Impact Objectives
Social Justice, Community & Educational
1
Adopt Aloha ʻĀina
Participate in reciprocal land stewardship practices
2
Watch Birds
Learn to identify native, introduced and visiting species
3
Plant Natives
Grow food and shelter for birds, improve habitat for native wildlife
Target Audiences
Local – Native Hawaiian, Asian American, Pacific Islander keiki, teens, college students.
US & International – Youth environmental activists, birding organizations, wildlife conservation organizations, grassroots forest protectors.
Secondary – Families, animal lovers, outdoorsy nature lovers.
Core Message
Extinction at the rate we are experiencing it is not natural. Humans are interdependent with nature, a loss of diversity in nature, peoples and cultures directly impacts our own species’ survival.
Educational
We will be developing a K-12 curriculum to go with a 30 minute version of the film in collaborations with Bishop Museum’s Education Department. Topics include Nature & History, Island Ecology, Indigenous Literature, Art-Science Intersections.
Haimu ka manu i kapua o ka mamane
The birds gather around the mamane blossom
Mary Kawena Pukui
Community
Community outreach activities include grass-roots nature events (with Conservation Council for Hawaii & National Wildlife Federation), youth environmental art projects (with Donkey Mill Art Center), and presentations at conservation, environmental law and birding conferences.