NTBG-KCC Free lecture series: ‘Plants for our planet’ Oct. 21

National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) and Kauai Community College (KCC) present “Hawai’i on Fire: Learning to adapt to increasing wildfires,” a free talk by Dr. Clay Trauernicht, a specialist in fire management with the Cooperative Extension Program of CTAHR at the University of Hawaii on Tuesday, October 21 from 5:30 p.m. at KCC‘s Campus Center cafeteria. In his talk, Dr. Trauernicht will discuss the role of wildfires in Hawai’i’s ecosystems and how they can be understood from a global perspective and best managed as they increase in frequency and intensity. 

This public lecture, part of NTBG & KCC‘s “Plants for Our Planet” series, is offered in the cafeteria of KCC‘s Campus Center. For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Margaret Clark at (808) 332-7324 Ext 225 at least 10 days in advance.
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EVENT DATE: Tuesday, October 21 from 5:30 p.m.
Kaua`i Community College Cafeteria
3-1901 Kaumuali`i Highway, Līhu`e
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Extension Fire Specialist Dr. Clay Trauernicht on an assessment of the Makakilo Fire on Oahu. Contributed photo.