Tag Archives: Conservation

The Year of the Community Forest

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Sebastian Marquez

DLNR here in Hawai`i has for the last few years given a theme to each year to highlight different components of conservation here. A few years back was about Achatinella tree snails, last year was about native forest birds. This … Continue reading →

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Fundraising for the native forest

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Sebastian Marquez

As much as blogging is a selfish exercise, fundraising is even more so. I figure I would do it this one time as we are trying to do a short documentary about the native forest restoration work we’ve been doing … Continue reading →

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Return of the Kings

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

Let’s talk about the plight of 2 Ko`olau endemic taxa who were both on the very brink of extinction but are now on a tenuous path toward recovery. It’s a tale of destruction and despair but also of compassion and … Continue reading →

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`O`opu of Limahuli Stream

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

For as much as Hawai`i is known for rainforests and waterfalls, freshwater streams seem surprisingly depauperate compared to continental ecosystems. They like many other native Hawaiian habitats are imperilled, making this encounter with a fairly healthy stream with native fish … Continue reading →

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An American Robin and a lament

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

Growing up in Chicago, American Robins (Turdus migratorius) were a favorite of mine. How could they not be? Robins are adaptable, resilient, and plentiful. As a little kid, they were an easy bird to observe even in the very urban … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about: Olonā

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Sebastian Marquez

In the 13 years that I’ve run Studia Mirabilium, I may have mentioned olonā (Touchardia latifolia) in passing a few times. Well today, let’s give olonā its due. Olonā, long revered for the high quality cordage it provides, may prove … Continue reading →

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The Reification of Pu’u ‘Ohi’a: Manoa Cliff 10 years part II

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Sebastian Marquez

Part I showed what we have done in the last 10 years at the restoration site. What lessons did we learn in that time that may help for the next 10 years?

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Manoa Cliff 10 years Part I: A look back

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Sebastian Marquez

It seems like yesterday I walked into the native forest on Tantalus. It is a memory that sticks out clearly in my mind; June 20, 2010. And in a seeming instant, a decade has past.

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Small Victories

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Sebastian Marquez

I haven’t really mentioned anything about the Manoa Cliff restoration efforts lately. I would certainly be remiss if I didn’t let my dear readers know about some of the progress being made. Tackling large problems and solving them can be … Continue reading →

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Manoa Cliff Forest Restoration

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Sebastian Marquez

Now we’re getting into the meat of things. Helping restore a native forest has been one of the most satisfying things I’ve done here in Hawai’i.

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