Just think. What if everyone in the world took a step in the right direction? Together we can set the planet on its proper course.
It's happening everywhere. Little and big efforts to respect nature, to grow compassion, to live righteously. These actions translate into a universal and unconditional love. In Hawaii, it's called aloha.
This blog is dedicated to the people who are changing the way they work, play, and live to take a step in the right direction. Planting, conserving, sharing, recycling. They make it easier for everyone to find the magic we call the country feeling.
Send us your own country feeling photos with captions. Email us here. Visit our site here.
Renowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand heads this non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion of sustainable development.
The "Alive" exhibition features photos of Earth's magnificent biodiversity, including this saddleback caterpillar.
Visit the website at www.goodplanet.org.
Surfwise will be shown at the Doris Duke Theatre (at the Honolulu Academy of Arts) on Friday, June 27 at 7:15pm. Arrive by 6pm to secure parking in the Kinau Street parking lot. $15 walk-in, $14 Museum members, $8 students
Waterdog Surf makes environmentally friendly shirts from bamboo, hemp, and organic cotton.
The First Annual Keiki Oceanfest takes place at Waimanalo Bay Park (Sherwoods) tomorrow, Saturday, June 21. Beach entries accepted at 7am (sharp!). Parent are required to sign permission forms. Hotline number is 808-255-8671.
Help clean up Magic Island this Saturday, June 21 with the Oahu Surfrider Foundation. Event starts at 9am. Lots of goodies. Celebrate surfing! For more information visit Oahu Surfrider Foundation.
From the fine folks at Chinatown Boardroom...
WHAT: Surf Discussion Series WHO: Keone Downing TOPIC: Surfing: Contours and Etiquette WHERE: Chinatown Boardroom, 1160 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu, HI 96817 WHEN: June 19, 6:30-7:30pm
Keone Downing has been surfing and since the age of 5, he currently shapes Downing surfboards. Downing is known for big wave surfing and he is a world champion canoe paddler. Join us as Downing talks about surfboard design and surf etiquette. The Surf Discussion Series creates a forum for people to meet and discuss surf related topics including but not limited to, educational discussions & book signings in a casual comfortable atmosphere. This is a free event.
The first 24-hour, eco-lifestyle television network launched on June 4. It's not yet available in Hawaii, but check them out online at www.planetgreen.com.
Ben Harper campaigns to preserve the world's oceans.
So that we can have more of this:
On May 8, 2008, Niu, a floating sensor device, was launched from Waimea Bay. Observers can track its progress via GPS, and students have a chance to hypothesize about its course. Project Niu is an educational curriculum created by Archinoetics, LLC and sponsored by NOAA's B-WET Hawaii program. Lessons in environmental monitoring, sensing, and modeling techniques will help improve students' understanding of human impact on Hawaii’s watershed.
Soy resins and bio-based epoxies, bamboo and maple veneers, vert-lam poplar and hickory cores... Industry innovator Comet Skateboards gets its green on without sacrificing performance.
