February 14 to 16, 2009 - Saturday to Monday–(President’s Day Weekend) Makaala and Other Natural Area Reserves, Big Island – Leader: Stan Oka, 1044 Kalapaki Street, Honolulu, HI 96825; stoka111@gmail.com; 429-9814 Leader: To be announced later

April 10 to 12, 2009 – Friday to Sunday – Easter  Weekend Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge, Big Island Leader:  Arlene Bucholz, 3138 Paty Drive, Honolulu, Hi  96822;abvetlab@yahoo.com;  988-9806

May 23 to 25, 2009 – Saturday to Monday – Memorial Day Weekend Puu Makaala and Other Natural Area Reserves, Big Island – Leader:  Deborah Blair, 1749 Lime Street, Apt. D, Honolulu, HI 96826; deborahblair1@mac.com; 955-4168      Leader:  Jean Fujikawa, jean_f@hotmail.com; 203-8508

September 5 to 7, 2009 -- Saturday to Monday - Labor Day Weekend Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge, Big Island Leader:  Arlene Buchholz, 3138 Paty Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822; abvetlab@yahoo.com; 988-9806 Leader: To be announced later