Wednesdays from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
The aim of this series is to hear about the innovative and exciting research that is taking place within our college, thus both faculty and students are encouraged to give a colloquium presentation. Talks should be either 40 - 50 minutes in length for a single presenter colloquium or 20 - 25 minutes in length for a joint colloquium event. If you would like to sign-up to give a CNHS Colloquium Talk, email Efren Ruiz.
Date: 25 March 2026
Where: STB 118
Speaker: Leilani Badamo, UHH College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resource Management
Title: Pōhakuloa, Wahi Pana ʻo Hawaiʻi: A Survey of Endangered Native Hawaiian Plants at Pōhakuloa and Conservation Efforts in 2025.
Abstract: Pōhakuloa is a Wahi Pana or storied place that sits between three mountains; Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Hualāli on Hawaiʻi Island. It is home to several Endangered and Native Hawaiian plant and animal species which require our stewardship. On this ʻĀina there are sacred Heiau and cultural sites as well. This talk will explore the current state of several Endangered plant species health and share the current conservation efforts spanning the summer months of 2025.