The Forest in the Pit Crater: A Tale of Ancient Hawaiʻi

An encore presentation! If you missed this standing-room-only program, you’re in for a treat. With nearly 150-foot vertical walls, the Kahuku Pit Crater contains a dense native forest, and from its overlook you look down on treetops preserved from ka wā kahiko (ancient times). David Benitez, former park ecologist, led surveys into the crater that documented more than 100 plant species, many rare and endangered. Hear how David, along with multi-agency teams, rappelled into the crater and how the collections are being used today to restore rare and endangered native plants throughout the park.

Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ongoing After Dark in the Park programs and co-sponsored by the Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Free, but park entrance fees apply.

When: August 6 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center auditorium

Event is free, however your suggested $2.00 donation helps support park programs. Park entrance fees apply.

For information, call (808) 985-6011.

Program co-sponsored by Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.