Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday while supporting Ocean Conservation? Look no further than PWF’s For Da Keiki event taking place on Saturday, June 8 to celebrate World Ocean Day! The event will be hosted in Māʻalaea harbor shops area and will have educational games, face painting and live music! You can also expect raffled prizes from local businesses, toys and PacWhale ecotour vouchers.

  • Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project
  • Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
  • Kīpuka Olowalu
  • Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project
  • The Digital Bus
  • Mauna Kahālāwai Watershed Partnership
  • PATCH Hawaiʻi
  • The Nature Conservancy

Parking is free for Kamaʻāina in the Maui ocean center and harbor shops parking lot.
Point Break Pizza & Panini will also be offering BOGO slices for all who attend For Da Keiki!

Date: June 8, 2024 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Agenda

  • 10:00 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks
    Explore the courtyard!
  • 10:30 AM: Raffle
    Maui Sporting Goods Gift card, Razor Scooter, Keiki bin prize
  • 11:00 AM: Raffle
    PacWhale Eco-Adventure tickets, family tickets to the Seussical, 2 Keiki bin prizes
    Maui On Stage, Seussical the musical songs
  • 11:30 AM: Raffle
    Fun Factory Gift card, Skateboard, Keiki bin prize
  • 12:00 PM: Raffle
    PacWhale Eco-Adventure tickets, family tickets to the Seussical, 2 Keiki bin prizes
  • 12:30 PM: Raffle
    Cat Cafe Certificates, Razor Scooter, Keiki bin prize
  • 1:00 PM: Raffle
    PacWhale Eco-Adventure tickets, 2 Keiki bin prizes
  • 1:30 PM: Raffle
    Maui Golf & Sports Park passes, Skateboard, Keiki bin prize
  • 2:00 PM: Final Raffle & Closing Remarks
    PacWhale Eco-Adventure tickets, 2 Keiki bin prizes

Partner Organizations

World Ocean Day

  • World Ocean Day is a global event celebrated annually on June 8th. The first World Ocean Day started in 1992 as a way to celebrate our world’s shared oceans and our personal connection to the sea while raising awareness on how the ocean affects our life, learning ways in which we can help protect it. Our event focuses on educating children about the ocean and its surrounding ecosystems through fun and interactive activities.
  • Did you know?
    • The ocean covers over 70% of the planet.
    • The ocean provides over 50% of the worlds oxygen. That’s every other breath you take!
    • The ocean influences and regulates earth’s climate. Moving cool and warm air around the globe.
    • 90% of big fish are depleted.
    • 50% of coral reefs are destroyed.
    • Only 8% of the world’s ocean is protected.
  • Ways you can help the ocean
    • Adopt a Beach with PWF
    • Pick up a beach cleanup bag at Whole Foods, PacWhale store, Mahalo Ale Works or Maui Brew Co to do your own beach cleanup. Report Marine Debris
    • Volunteer through our Mālama Pono program.  Volunteer with Mālama Pono
    • Sign up for our Mālama Pono Newsletter
    • Think about the plastics you use in you life and research alternatives that are better for the environment
    • Use less, we often over consume, reduce where you can
    • Repurpose goods
    • Recycle where you can
    • Get involved with other conservation organizations, speak to your local representatives and continue your education on ocean conservation!

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