Here is a tentative calendar of upcoming events at Makauwahi Cave Reserve, sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs:
- Hikes from the Hyatt Hotel to the cave: monthly beginning in February.
- Opportunities to volunteer: available daily; contact Mary Werthwine (see the article about Mary).
- Ni`ihau Festival: Saturday, April 6, all-day event featuring Niihau music performers and artisans practicing traditional crafts such as shell lei making, mat-weaving, etc.
- Archaeological Field School: Come help UH college program with the ongoing “dig” at the cave; M-T-W June 17-July 10.
For more information, contact Mary at home: 
Or on her Cell:
Or email at:
Hi Lida and Burney, What a joy to read on a cold foggy day. I’m going to be on island from June 21 to July 5th — maybe longer. My family will be with me and we will look forward to participating any way we can. Thinking about my 9 yr old granddaughter, I had a thought. One or more children’s books, say for 4th graders, about the tortoises or the pre history of the cave animals and how you found out about all of it would be wonderful to have. See you soon, Lucy
Okay, so you will be here to help with the dig, that’s great. See you in June!
Congratulations to Mary!