What's New at Whale Trust
Purchase Hawaii’s Humpbacks: Unveiling the Mysteries here.
Hawaii's Humpbacks, Unveiling the Mysteries
Now Available in Bookstores in Hawaii and
Directly through Whale Trust
What are the Doing Out There?
It’s impossible to be in Hawaii in winter and not see whales offshore. They are everywhere! But what are they doing out there? This book – ideal for both novice and experienced whale watchers – answers all your questions and tells you exactly what researchers know about the humpbacks that gather annually on Hawaiian breeding grounds. For more information see our Hawaii's Humpback's page.
The reviews are already coming in:
“Hawaii’s Humpbacks: Unveiling the Mysteries is indispensable for anyone with a sense of wonder about whales. It’s a field guide, primer and fascinating read all in one. If you’ve ever wondered why whales sing, what researchers do, and where best to see humpbacks, this is a must-read.”
--- Chris Johns
Editor in Chief, National Geographic magazine
All profits from sales of this book will benefit Whale Trust’s research programs. Contact Whale Trust here to obtain a signed first edition.
The Future of Whale Trust Public Events
Are you missing Whale Quest? As many of you know, Whale Quest was very unfortunately unable to go forward in 2010. We have so appreciated your support of Whale Trust, and prior Whale Quest events, and we have heard from many of you, regarding your interest and desire to support a community based program for Maui, in 2011.
We are also interested in staying in touch with the community and sharing the amazing projects and research that are being worked on. Currently we are exploring a variety of options to continue this journey, to be called "Whale Tales". We have been in contact with several hotels regarding a day-long event, as well as others as potential host sites. Other possibilities would be talks with featured speakers during whale season, as well as other kinds of fundraisers.
What we do know is folks like you are interested in seeing this event continue and grow. Let us know in what areas you would be willing to help: fundraising, planning, volunteering, sponsor a speaker, office support, setup and breakdown There are many ways to support a future event, by joining together we can continue to come together to share, learn, and follow the research being done around these amazing creatures.
Recent Fundraisers
Kamehameha Golf Club hosts Whale Trust Golf Tournament
On January 17th, over 65 golfers and friends of Whale Trust gathered to play at the beautiful Kamehameha Golf Club. It was a beautiful Sunday morning, everyone was all smiles and ready to go. At the start Golf Carts were lined up for tee time with everyone joking and anxious to get going.
Gunars and JoRene Valkirs and The Bendon Family Foundation were sponsors for this event, which helped to raise over $12,000 for ongoing research and education. A tasty luncheon was held following the event to the hungry crowd. The day was a huge success and we look forward to next year. Thank you to all who participated, whether you played or not, we appreciate your support.
Flatbread Pizza
We were the lucky recipients of donations from Flatbread Pizza in Paia in late January when they hosted us for the weekly Tuesday event. A selection of items were available during the event including a silent auction featuring a donated Wyland original, signed photos by Flip Nicklin, and Hawaii’s Humpback books. Sherrie Reeve of Sherrie Reeve Gallery in Makawao graciously donated her calendars, donating all the proceeds to Whale Trust. Thank you for coming out and supporting us, it was great fun!
Whale Trust Phone and Fax Numbers Change!
Please note Whale Trust phone and fax numbers have changed. Please make sure you update your files. Our new phone number is (808) 572-5700 and the fax number is (808) 572-5701. The old number is currently forwarded to our new office, but will change soon. Our mailing address (Whale Trust, 300 Paani Place, Paia, HI 96779) remains the same.
Whale Trust Documentary wins another award . . .
Congratulations to Daniel Opitz, Director of The Humpback Code, for adding another prestigious award to his growing collection. The Humpback Code has already won several awards including, Gold in the Nature Wildlife Category at the World Media Festival, the Audience Award at the Maui Film Festival, Best Ocean Film at the International Wildlife Film Festival in Germany, and Best Wildlife Film award at the 4th Wildlife Film Festival. Most recently, the film was awarded the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Award at the Underwater Photo and Film Festival in Antibes/France. Congratulations to Daniel for all his success with the film! Read more here.
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