Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge 40th Anniversary Gala

40th Anniversary Gala & Fundraiser

Join Us for an Amazing Evening Honoring our
Sacred Manu – the incredible Endangered Native Hawaiian Forest Birds

Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge invite you to

40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA & FUNDRAISER

Friday, November 21, 2025
4:30pm – 9:00pm
Kona Salt Farm – Keahole Point

Welcome to Sunset Cocktails & Savory Bites on the Beach with Music by
Kapono Lopes & Friends
followed by a Fire Roasted Dinner & Wine under the Tent
with Live and Silent Auctions

Please join us to celebrate the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge outstanding conservation success story – endemic, endangered bird populations steadily increasing in a forest of 700,000 native trees out-planted on former pastureland.

Raise Funds for the Future of this very special place by joining our Paddle Raise, or bidding during our Live or Silent Auctions on an amazing array of original Hawaiian Bird & Nature Art, Experiences and more.

REGISTER HERE

Dress is Casual Elegance as we begin our evening on the beach and move under an open tent for dinner. Bring a wrap since evenings can be a little chilly in November.

For those of you planning to spend the night or make it a weekend on the Kona/Kohala side, check out the Special Rates we have been able to secure for our Gala Event!

PACIFIC 19 HOTEL

Waikoloa Beach Marriott

Please contact Marriott Reservations directly
1-800-228-9290 or 808-886-6789 and mention the 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration to receive our group rate. Please note that the room, tax, resort fee and self parking will be the responsibility of each individual guest.