Banding for Science: Tracking Birds, Protecting Wildlife

The Hawaii VINE project is a long-term research study focused on seed dispersal networks across O‘ahu. As part of our work, we collect biological data from birds. This event will give students hands-on experience in mist netting and bird banding—essential field techniques in ornithology. Participants will gain practical skills while learning about O‘ahu’s native bird species and the ongoing scientific efforts to conserve their habitats.

Instructor: The VINE crew is a group of biologist who double as bird enthusiasts! We are from various states on the mainland including Colorado, Texas, New Hampshire, Florida, and Nebraska. We range in years of experience but have all dedicated our careers to field work to conserve wildlife. Part of our passion is to share and educate on birds and conservation, so, we are thrilled to be able to offer a hands on experience. We know how important it is to be able to learn science in real time and can't wait to share our work with the students!

What to wear/bring:

• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes with good traction (required) You should be prepared to walk on uneven terrain.
• Long pants (to keep mosquitoes off. Optional: a light jacket or long-sleeved outer shirt.)
• Bug Spray (optional but recommended)
• Rain jacket or poncho
• Water bottle (optional but recommended)

The class will be held indoors and outdoors.

P roceeds from this class go to the Lyon Arboretum Education Department.

Deadline for refunds: March 21, 2025. Tickets purchased after March 21st cannot be refunded. Fees cannot be transferred to other classes.

***This class is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lyon Arboretum (FLA). FLA members receive a 20% discount on this workshop and other Lyon Arboretum Education Department classes/workshops. If you are a member, an email will be sent out prior to the opening of class registration with a discount code. Please contact us by email at [email protected] if you have not received your registration discount code.

To learn more about the Friends of Lyon Arboretum and to become a member, please see our website.***

For questions about the class content or logistics, please call Lyon Arboretum at (808) 988-0456 or email [email protected].

For questions about ticketing, please call and leave a message for Friends of Lyon Arboretum at (808) 988-0464 or email [email protected].

Host or Publisher Lyon Arboretum Education Department