National Park Week to feature ranger-led hikes, volunteer clean-up
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The Maui News
Haleakala National Park will host a series of events at the summit and Kipahulu to mark National Park Week from April 22-30, the park announced Monday.
Events and programs will include:
• Earth Day on April 22, which will start with a volunteer clean-up event from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Haleakala Visitor Center at the 9,740-foot elevation level. There will also be a ranger-led program about protecting the planet at 2 p.m. at Hosmer Grove. Entrance will be free that day, but sunrise reservations are still required at recreation.gov in order to enter the Summit District from 3 to 7 a.m.
• Ranger-led programs, with a guided hike through Hosmer Grove in the Summit District to see rare forest birds and identify native Hawaiian plants at 10 a.m. daily from April 22-30. A ranger will also offer a 45-minute guided hike at Kuloa Point Walk in the Kipahulu District to learn about the cultural importance of Oheo Gulch at 2 p.m. daily from April 24-26.
• Ranger Day at Headquarters Visitor Center at the 7,000-foot elevation level. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 26, visitors can chat with park rangers who work in science, law enforcement and visitor services and explore different career fields through interactive activities.
• Junior Ranger Day at the Kipahulu Visitor Center. Keiki can join a ranger for hands-on activities from 1 to 3 p.m. April 29. Virtual activities are also available online at www.nps.gov/hale/learn/kidsyouth/be-a-junior-ranger.htm.
For more information about upcoming events at the park, visit www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.