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      <image:title>Events - Laulima Art Hui @ Big Island Meadery - Our Art Hui continues! Join us Thursday March 12th from 3:30-6:00pm at Big Island Meadery, 16-313 Shipman Rd in Keaʻau.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We will have some art supplies for community use, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own supplies if they have a preferred medium.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/members-only-a-hui-hou</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Members Only: A Hui Hou! - Members! Join us on Sunday, March 1st from 4-6pm as we show our appreciation. Save 30% on everything in store + score some giveaways!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Enjoy a potluck and refreshments with your fellow members.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/laulima-art-hui</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-02-10</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Laulima Art Hui - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Come create low-stakes art, in community while learning about native species. Bring your own art supplies if you have a preference for specific materials. We will cover tables with butcher paper for folks, and have pencils, crayons and pens available for art. Bring a snack for yourself or to share!</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-12-11</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/new-year-fresh-gear-a-sustainability-event-to-mlama-ina</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2026-01-09</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - New Year, Fresh Gear: A Sustainability Event to Mālama ʻĀina - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/members-only-holiday-craft-day</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-11-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Members Only: Holiday Craft Day - Dear members! Join us Sunday, Dec 14th from 1-3pm for an afternoon of holiday crafts. We will supply stamps with native species designs with cards and gift wrap for attendees to decorate.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please RSVP by Dec 9th so we can ensure we have enough supplies for everyone. Register here.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/childrens-book-release-party-under-the-hia-tree</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-11-13</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/7b922f8c-93df-4f7d-b1a1-64de07ac12c0/Under+the+Ohia+Tree+Flyer.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Children's Book Release Party: Under the ʻŌhiʻa Tree - Celebrate the launch of Under the ʻŌhiʻa Tree, a new picture book from Bess Press with a storytime, book signing, and puppet making activity! Join author &amp; illustrator Erzsi Palko to learn about our beloved ʻōhiʻa trees, remaining forest birds, and many other forest friends.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This event is FREE to the public. When: Sunday, Dec 7th, 1:00-3:30pm Where: Laulima Nature Center, 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd, Mountain View</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/opening-night-kupukupu-unfurling-art-exhibition</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/459a714c-5c23-4b81-b8ad-a0b78fbe191f/IMG_1279.PNG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Opening Night | Kupukupu: Unfurling Art Exhibition - Kupukupu: Unfurling is our first-ever art exhibition.  Come bask in the beauty of collective creativity— this two part exhibition features 30 community submissions PLUS nine original artworks made by our 2025 Kupukupu Artist Camp cohort.  Enjoy live music by @thealohafolk alongside refreshments and pūpūs.  Take home a piece of the show: artworks will be available via silent auction or sale. Select prints will be available for purchase as well. Proceeds support our nonprofit’s mission to protect native species + ecosystems through educating and uplifting our community.</image:title>
      <image:caption>The exhibition will run through Nov 30th and will be open for viewing during Laulima Nature Center hours (Tue-Sat 9am-3pm).  Opening Night: Nov 8th, 5-8pm, 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/environmental-justice-empowering-community-voices</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-10-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/a4dc36a8-ddb0-48d7-a258-10b2dd28cf96/Green+And+Orange+Geometric+Online+Business+Conference+Flyer.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Empowering Community Voices: Environmental Justice Workshop - Join us Sunday, November 9, from 3–5 PM for Empowering Community Voices: Environmental Justice Workshop at Laulima Nature Center. This special event will explore how community members can influence conservation legislation in Hawaiʻi. Learn how to propose and support bills, work with local organizations, and overcome barriers to participation in politics. Light refreshments and time to connect with fellow attendees will follow.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Space is limited. Please RSVP here. Guest speakers: Jordan Lerma is the Executive Director of Nene.org. Bec Jimenez-Ward is an environmental justice practitioner who works at the intersections of environmental justice, education, and community care. They currently serve as Senior Coordinator of Environmental Justice Programs at the National Wildlife Federation, where they help build partnerships, shape strategy, and create tools that resource and uplift frontline communities across Turtle Island and the illegally occupied lands of Hawai‘i.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/potion-workshop</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-02</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Plant Potion Workshop - Plants, potions, and pigments! Join us for a magical lake pigment workshop on October 19th from 1:00-3:30pm at Laulima Nature Center. Taught by Avalon Paradea @avalon.dawn.art.</image:title>
      <image:caption>What are lake pigments, you ask? Simply put, they are the fascinating result of a bubbly chemical reaction between plant dyes and minerals— resulting in pigments you can use for painting or dyeing. Register here. Spaces are limited!</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/nn-awareness-day</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-13</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/keiki-conservation-club-loko-ia</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-09-02</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/44166e31-502b-44b6-92ce-288bf5550e14/Keiki+Conservation+Club+Loko+I%CA%BBa.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Keiki Conservation Club: Loko Iʻa - Come learn about loko iʻa at Laulima Nature Center! Our guest speaker, Lanihuli Kanahele, will read a book and teach us about Hawaiian fish ponds during our first ever Keiki Conservation Club gathering.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Where: Laulima Nature Center, 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd, Mountain View When: Sunday, Sep 21, 12pm-1pm</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/hawaii-island-festival-of-birds</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/c8ed72ce-f6c9-41c6-9697-e8e08deeb37f/Updated-HIFB-2025-Flyer-1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Hawaiʻi Island Festival of Birds - Join us as we celebrate native birds and conservation successes, using these important stories of progress as motivation to keep up the fight against extinction. This is a joint event presented by the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center and the Conservation Council for Hawai‘i.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Event Details Date: October 4, 2025 |  Time: 9AM – 5:30PM Location: Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/khuli-festival-2025-hawaii-island</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-09-04</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Kāhuli Festival 2025 (Hawaiʻi Island) - The 4th Annual Kāhuli Festival’s theme focuses on renewing and restoring cultural connections for conservation, titled Ke Kani Nei Ka Pūpū – The Land Snails Sing. Through this theme, we acknowledge the resilience of Hawaiian land snails in an everchanging landscape and how the aliʻi of Hawaiʻi remembered them in the naming of places and in storytelling. The festival offers an opportunity for the research, conservation, education, and natural cultural resource community to showcase how we mālama pū i ka ʻāina, especially through the cultural lens surrounding endangered Hawaiian land snails and other native species.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Date/Time: Saturday, October 18 10am-3pm Location: 64-1043 Hiiaka St, Waimea, 96743</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/khuli-festival-2025-oahu</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-08-12</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/queer-critters-potluck</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-06-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/87cbf9b9-bd59-4dfd-992b-0abde43e88e7/1000025946.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Queer Critters Potluck - Join us Sunday, June 29th from 1-5pm for a special pride celebration. Bring a dish and join us for a fantastic time, including:</image:title>
      <image:caption>Live music Crafts Talks Native species dress up Open to all ages and identities!</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/bird-walk-kaulana-manu-nature-trail</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-06-13</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/010de4bc-bacd-4211-b974-05424aa986d1/Copy+of+Bird+Walk.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Bird Walk: Kaulana Manu Nature Trail [FULL] - Join us for a morning of birding at Kaulana Manu Nature Trail. Come learn about native birds of Hawaiʻi Island while exploring the forest. This is a free event, but RSVP is required [NO OPENINGS LEFT]. Space is limited to 10 people.</image:title>
      <image:caption>We will meet at the Kaulana Manu Nature Trail parking lot (carpool from Mountain View option available). Please bring binoculars (if you have them), water, and a rain jacket.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/bird-walk-queen-liliuokalani-garden</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-05-16</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/253ad019-5a2b-4ca3-b040-337a571bef2b/Bird+Walk.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Bird Walk: Liliʻuokalani Gardens - Join us for a morning of birding at Liliʻuokalani Gardens. Come learn about common native and non-native birds that can be seen in the Hilo area.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is a free event, but RSVP is required. Space is limited to 20 people. We will meet at the intersection of Banyan Dr and Lihiwai St at 9am. Please bring binoculars if you have them!</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/members-only-event-iliahi-dye-day</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-05-24</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/c23983f4-db81-4b91-ba2f-fe9ecf5fae7b/Beige+Green+Bold+Workshop+Event+Flyer+%282%29.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Members Only Event: ʻIliahi Dye Day - This is a free Members Only event. RSVP is required to attend. Register for the event here (admits one). Bring up to two garments of clothing/fabric goods (all natural fibers i.e. cotton, linen) for dyeing. We will have tote bags and tea towels for purchase to dye. Location: Laulima Nature Center, 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd, Mountain View Time: June 14th, 10am-2pm This event is loosely structured for members to arrive at any point between the 10am-2pm window, but we recommend arriving by 1pm at the latest to allow your garments at least one hour to soak.</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/costume-making-bugs</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-06-13</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/5c6836d9-352e-4f1e-93d4-376ceb4d0bef/Purple+Flat+Design+Art+and+Craft+Workshop+Flyer.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Bug Costume Craft Day - What’s Happening: A fun, eco-friendly craft day creating costumes &amp; decorations inspired by native Hawaiian insects. Make your own wings, antennae, or bug masks using recycled cardboard and earth-friendly materials! Bring Along: Any cardboard you’d like to repurpose Your creativity &amp; enthusiasm!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Plus, get hands-on with our new Chompshop cardboard cutter— a first look! Saturday, July 5, 2025 • 10AM – 2PM Laulima Nature Center • 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd, Mountain View, HI 96771 This is a free event (no RSVP required).</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/bug-fest</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-05-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Bug Fest - Join us for a fun-filled day of celebrating native Hawaiian insects! Come learn from conservationists working to protect the little critters that keep our forests healthy.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Where: Laulima Nature Center, 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd Date: July 12, 2025 Time: 9am-3pm</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/guided-hike-kaulana-manu-nature-trail-1</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-03-15</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/paint-making-workshop</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-03-07</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/dd29f7e1-bb6a-4464-af6c-e3dd61b16a93/Resized_PAINT_MAKING_WORKSHOP%281%29.JPEG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Paint-Making Workshop - Deepen pilina with elements that can be crafted into watercolor paints— including soils, charcoal. and tree saps. Participants will learn how to carefully collect natural materials and will get hands-on experience mulling paints that they can take home. Workshop taught by Avalon Paradea.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Register at QR code. Space is limited. Typical registration cost is $50/person, but we are offering this event on a sliding scale cost in efforts to make the workshop more accessible. Suggested cost between $25-$50. All materials included.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/keiki-day-w-kaulana-mahina</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-03-11</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Keiki Day w/ Kaulana Mahina - Come and join us for a fun and engaging keiki book reading of Ka Lehua and Ka ʻŌhiʻa! After storytime, families can take part in a hands-on planting activity and bring home an ʻōhiʻa. A perfect way to listen, learn, and grow together!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sign up here to secure your spot. Location: Laulima Nature Center 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd, Mountain View</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/3tagb9y6ptom2dg1ei6nx40dne68gz</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-03-06</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Native Hawaiian Plant Festival - Join us in celebrating the fifth annual Native Hawaiian Plant Month! Learn about the importance of native plants from local conservation organizations, participate in hands-on educational activities, and shop a large selection of native plants.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Saturday, April 12th 9am-3pm 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd, Mountain View, HI</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/grand-opening-party</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-02-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Grand Opening Party - Come celebrate our grand opening with us!</image:title>
      <image:caption>When: March 1, 12-5pm Where: 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd, Mountain View, HI 96771 Come enjoy drinks and pūpūs, live music, family-friendly activities, and presentations by our board members. Event schedule: 12:00 - Doors open 1:00 - Welcome speech, presentations 2:00 - Music by Chanelle Kanani @thealohafolk 3:00 - Music by Kalei Yamanoha</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/plant-dye-workshop-1</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-10-04</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Plant Dye Workshop - Upcoming dye workshop with Avalon Dawn (@avalon.dawn.art) on Oct 13th! See details &amp; RSVP at the link in QR code  This is a slightly more advanced version of Avalon’s usual dye class; while prior experience is NOT required, you can expect them to throw even more plant lore and scientific insanity at ya</image:title>
      <image:caption>And we’ll be working with some mea kanu ʻōiwi who aren’t featured as often (hint: one of em is in the photo)  Only 10 spots, go check um goooo!</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/keiki-book-reading-kaiona-guides-the-lost</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-09-25</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Keiki Book Reading: Kaiona Guides the Lost - Join us on Saturday, October 12th with Aunty ʻIpo for a reading of Kaiona Guides the Lost. This book is recommended for ages 0-4, but all ages are welcome.</image:title>
      <image:caption>This is a free event. No RSVP required. Space is limited, so please arrive early to secure a spot.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/bishop-museum-khuli-pop-up</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-10-19</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/65a477d3-0414-4807-8b07-a220bce557a3/Temply+16.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Bishop Museum Kāhuli Pop-Up - Join us for a special pop-up by Bishop Museum! Come learn about and shell-ebrate kāhuli, Hawaiʻi’s native Hawaiian land snails. View museum specimens, chat with snail experts, and discover the ecological and cultural importance of kāhuli.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Saturday, Oct 19 11am-5pm Laulima Nature Center, 110 Kinoole St Free admission. No RSVP required.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/native-plant-spelling-bee</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-09-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/a89e1602-2c1f-4333-8d49-4131e2dfab08/Temply+15.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Native Plant Spelling Bee - Join us for our first-ever Laulima Nature Center spelling bee! We will be focusing on native plants, covering categories such a plant family names, genera, species names, and even names in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Participants must be 18+ to enter. There will be prizes for first, second, and third place winners. This is a BYOB event. Snacks are allowed (sharing is recommended)!</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/conservation-costume-contest</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-09-20</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/acfa46c3-56d5-41ce-ba3b-e26249f8abb7/halloween+party.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Halloween Party +  Costume Contest - Halloween Party @ Laulima Nature Center! Join us on Oct 31 from 6-8pm for a fun-filled gathering celebrating native species.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our conservation-themed costume contest will take place @ 7pm. First-place winner will receive a $50 Laulima Nature Center gift card. All participants will receive a prizes!</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/keiki-kalo-a-kid-friendly-cooking-class</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-09-14</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/37ce39d3-4cc6-40d6-b21f-3450a898c023/Temply+14.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - KEIKI &amp; KALO: A kid-friendly cooking class</image:title>
      <image:caption>Join us for a keiki-friendly &amp; kalo-oriented cooking class on Sep 28 from 9:30-10:30am. Taught by culinary kumu DJ High, we will learn about incorporating kalo into our diet by making a special dish that highlights this important plant. RSVP required: $5 donation includes admission for both keiki and caretaker. Recommended for ages 4-10. Please bring your own cutting board, sturdy mug/jar, mixing bowl, and measuring cups/spoons. All ingredients will be provided. Sponsored by Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/hygpsj1tuzrboq7a7jjpuh104kdp88</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-29</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Keiki Book Reading: Naupaka - Join us Saturday 8/3 @ 11am for a keiki book reading!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our team member Bethany will be reading Naupaka, an origin story of this very special flower. No RSVP required, but space is limited so please arrive on time to ensure you get a seat!</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/coconut-rhinoceros-beetle-info-session</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-08-03</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/79908519-d966-4665-a996-8e8fbef96e17/793D9477-A3D8-4C24-8257-FC724491541A.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Info Session - Learn all about Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) identification, threats, and current eradication measures with the Big Island Invasive Species Committee.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Free native plant giveaway for all attendees!</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/guided-hike-kaulana-manu-nature-trail</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-07-26</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/805b86f9-4469-490e-bdd6-c4b4afbcc588/Temply+12.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Guided Hike: Kaulana Manu Nature Trail - Learn about native plants and birds on this guided hike with conservation biologist Danya Weber of Laulima Nature Center. Kaulana Manu Nature Trail is an easy route (less than 1 mile) through the Hawaiian rainforest on the slopes of Mauna Kea. RSVP required.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Please clean shoes and hiking gear prior to arrival (i.e. free of dirt and mud, sprayed with 70% isopropyl alcohol to prevent the spread of rapid ʻōhiʻa death).</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/eat-the-weeds-workshop-koana</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-07-26</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/0fe9484a-d0d4-4e2d-97be-47f721f1fe45/Temply+11.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - Eat the Weeds Workshop @ KOANA - Learn to identify over 20 common edible invasive plants in Hawaiʻi with Danya Weber of Laulima Nature Center. This workshop includes an interactive presentation covering foraging basics, safety, and common plant identification. RSVP required. $20 donation supports Laulima Nature Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on native Hawaiian biodiversity protection.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Location: KOANA, 18-1325 Old Volcano Rd, Mountain View, HI 96771</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/l5vlbuuh1h0cxmvqlsyjnz61gucxtf</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-07-26</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - How Dogs are Helping Hawaiʻi’s Conservation Efforts</image:title>
      <image:caption>Kyoko Johnson from Conservation Dogs of Hawaiʻi will talk about the different ways that detection dogs are used to assist conservation efforts in Hawaii, such as helping to control invasive plants and insects, locating the nests of endangered seabirds, and curbing avian botulism in native waterbirds. What kind of dog is best suited for the work? What’s involved in training a conservation dog? We will discuss these topics and more.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/in-search-of-akak</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-06-28</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/659076f1e095c7154ddb492d/abf72a3f-67b8-4cff-80a6-d3168a43a82e/Temply+9.JPG</image:loc>
      <image:title>Events - In Search of ʻAkēʻakē - Come learn about ʻakēʻakē (Hydrobates castro cryptoleucura), a small, cryptic seabird species that is native to Hawai‘i and inhabits remote areas. Also known as the band-rumped Storm-petrel, the ʻakēʻakē is federally listed as an endangered population, thought to consist of only 250 pairs. Join us on July 10th @ 5pm as biologist Alex Wang presents on finding ʻakēʻakē burrows on Mauna Loa using nightvision goggles and detection dogs. These findings help conservationists implement measures to protect ʻakēʻakē from introduced predators like cats, rats, and mongoose. Free to the public. No RSVP required. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat.</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/wzvu68qr4rbshdl62y7vck3cuayq8m</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-06-28</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Events - Reconnecting with Koʻokoʻolau</image:title>
      <image:caption>Ko’oko’olau can be found throughout the islands and was once an important medicinal plant, but has sadly fallen out of popular memory. Join us as we reconnect with the many species of ko’oko’olau and learn where they can be found, the cultural and medicinal history, how to grow and care for plants at home, and best ways to harvest, dry, and brew your ko’oko’olau. Taught by Eric Hamren from @hikinonativeplants $15 donation includes a ko’oko’olau grow kit to take home and a tasting of a crafted koʻokoʻolau beverage by @kaloandcream RSVP here.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/into-the-world-of-makawalu</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-06-18</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/native-seed-cleaning-workshop</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-04-16</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/science-night-coral-chronicles</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-08</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/plant-dye-workshop</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-06</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/eat-the-weeds-workshop</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-01</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/keiki-fun-day-w-kaulana-mahina</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-02-01</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-31</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/mysteries-of-the-night-exploring-invertebrate-diversity-in-hawaiian-forests</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-31</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/keiki-book-reading-kili-and-the-singing-tree-snails</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-03</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.laulimanaturecenter.com/events/introduction-to-mushroom-identification</loc>
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    <lastmod>2024-01-03</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-08</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-30</lastmod>
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