Jack Jeffry points out and describes some recent koa outplantings

It took at least six of us to "hug" this massive koa we found on our hike in the Hakalau Refuge.

Jack Jeffrey points out and identifies for us the many native birds that call Hakalau home.

B and Adrian transferring koa keikis from dibble trays to the tables.

The start of our hike into the forest at Hakalau.

A shot of what this recovering forest looks like 15 years after cattle were removed.  It's hard to see, but there are four rare clermontia or 'oha wai out-planted in this area of the forest.

Allison, Michelle, B and Sarah pose for a quick picture after breakfast at the cabin at Hakalau...with crazy Kate in the window ;-)

Horticulturalist Baron Horiuchi (a UH Hilo grad, and always the courteous host) gave us a crash course in the identification of the many and sometimes rare Hawaiian plants in his greenhouse.