Evaluating the George W. Bush Presidency, Tropical Rainforest Fieldtrip

Thursday, July 30, 2009
(1/2-day fieldtrip, 1/2-day conference)
Breakfast at Hotel on Own
7:30am-1:00pm: Tropical Rainforest Fieldtrip

THIS FIELDTRIP IS INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE.
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(lunch included, guests invited)

INCLUSIONS

• Transportation: school bus
• Boxed lunch & healthy snack included
• Resources: Educational Field Interpreter & Ehtnobotanical Experts
• Admission & guided tour of World Botanical Gardens & Umauma Falls
• Hamakua Coastline Tour including Akaka Falls and Honomu Town

ADVISORY

• Weather: for an up-to-date forecast, please visit the NOAA site here. (Zipcode = 96728)
• Please dress comfortably for a tropical climate, wear sturdy covered walking shoes, and bring a light rain jacket and/or umbrella.
• We will be walking over some uneven ground, and steep terrain at times.

ITINERARY

• 7:15am – Gather in front lobby of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Bus Curbside
• 7:30am – Depart Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
• 7:30-8:30am – Tour of Hamakua Coastline, Scenic Route
• 8:30-9:30am – Honomu Town & Akaka Falls
• 10:00-11:00am – Guided tour of World Botanical Gardens & Umauma Falls
• 11:45am-12:45pm – Lunch at Wailoa State Park
• 1:00-1:30pm – Refresh at Hotel
• 1:45pm – Shuttle to UHH Campus for Afternoon Conference Sessions.

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