Expert discusses isles’ native plants
Botanist and author Linda Pratt will tell the story of Hawaii’s native flowering plants in a talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium.
"Isolated by thousands of miles of ocean and cut off from the rest of the world for thousands of years, Hawaii boasts one of the highest rates of endemic species," according to a release.
The free talk celebrates the 25th anniversary of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Whale watch, hike set for Wednesday
A guided whale watch and natural history hike is at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday along the Lahaina Pali Trail. The 5.5-mile trek is open to those 15 and older who are fit, experienced hikers.
Hikers will meet at the Pacific Whale Foundation’s Ocean Store in Maalaea at 7 a.m. The hike begins at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the foundation at 249-8811, ext. 1.
Prince hotels offer a free night’s stay
Guests can get a free night’s stay at any of Hawaii’s three Prince hotels through Sept. 30. The participating hotels are the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel on Hawaii island, and the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki and Golf Club on Oahu.
For more details of the "Spring into Summer" package, visit PrinceResortsHawaii.com/Spring or call 866-PRINCE6 (866-774-6236).
Paddleboard lessons available
A new company, Da Kine Stand Up Paddle, is conducting stand-up paddleboard lessons from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Napili Bay.
Minimum age for the two-hour lessons is 12 years. Rates are $150 for a private lesson, $125 per person for two people, $100 per person for a group lesson of three to four people.
For more details or to reserve a time, call 888-642-5031, email DaKineSUP@gmail.com or visit www.DaKineSup.net.
Discover ‘Treasure’ at Waikoloa Marriott
Hawaii island’s Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is offering an "Island Treasure" package for guests staying a minimum of four nights through Dec. 31.
With room rates starting at $299 per room night, the package includes:
» Garden view accommodations.
» A one-time $300 hotel credit that can be applied toward restaurants, room service, luau, the Internet and valet parking.
» Daily breakfast for two.
Advance reservations are required. For more information, visit www.waikoloamarriott.com or call 886-6789 with promotional code ZX0.
