Friends of Kauai Wildlife Refuges

10/01/2026

Enjoy the September edition of Wild Times! Much mahalo for your continued support!
https://mailchi.mp/kilaueapoint/sep-2026-wild-times

09/24/2026

Our state bird, the Nēnē (Hawaiian goose), will soon be preparing for nesting season. Starting in October (sometimes sooner) they will pair up with their mates, who typically will mate for life! After they pair up, they construct their ground nest using down feathers and plant materials, often tucked into vegetation for protection from predators.

Peak egg laying season happens during the winter months, with incubation lasting about 30 days. As nesting season begins, please slow down and give them plenty of space. Adults can’t fly during this time and will protect their young. Let’s keep our Nene safe this nesting season!


📷USFWS/ Laurel Smith

09/23/2026

Please help us spread the word...the Kauai National Wildlife Refuge Complex is seeking candidates to work as part of the Invasive Species Strike Team with a role in habitat restoration and avian monitoring. The following Job Opportunity Announcement has been released to USA Staffing and is active.

Biological Science Technician GS-0404-07
Kilauea, HI
Permanent full-time
Opening: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
Closes: Monday, October 5th, 2026

Here is the link to the live job opportunity announcement on USAJOBS:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/885651000?_gl=1*1531vft*_ga*MTc2Mzc4MTM5NS4xNzc3NTYzMzA0*_ga_5222X8D281*czE3OTAxMDYxOTQkbzQxJGcxJHQxNzkwMTA3MzMyJGo2MCRsMCRoMA

09/18/2026

Aloha Friends - The power is coming back on in Kilauea and recovery work is continuing across the North Shore and other impacted areas of Kauai. Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge and our online eStore remain closed while restoration work continues across the Refuge Complex. We will post more information as soon as it is available. Much mahalo for the messsages we have received. If you wish to help, we appreciate your love and generosity as we respond to the evolving needs of our FWS colleagues.
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/qWMBrq91X4SdN2fGWV40VQ

09/03/2026

Please help spread the word!

Do you know anyone who would like to join our refuge ʻohana? We are seeking a Park Ranger to support the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Services department.

This is a permanent, full-time position. Duties include, but are not limited to, presenting interpretive programs, handling entrance fees and reporting, conducting environmental education and interpretation for all audiences, and monitoring visitor facilities for safety and accessibility.

Make a difference every day—help preserve and protect our refuge!

Go to USAJOBS to apply and to see a complete job description and list of qualifications.
https://ow.ly/6TTU50ZIYtF

09/01/2026

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your long weekend and remember to give wildlife their space.

Mahalo to all our many hard workers across federal lands nationwide. These workers include park rangers, wildlife technicians, environmental educators, maintenance and administrative workers, volunteers, and staff from our generous friends groups. We all work in hard inclement weather, making sure our wildlife, wetlands, grounds, buildings, and machinery are taken great care of.

Here at Kīlauea Point, we are working to preserve the ʻā ina (land) for wildlife and cultural reasons. We are also open to the public, like many National Parks and other federal lands. Balancing this can be a busy task, but it is rewarding to share this magical place and the differences between federal lands with people across the globe.



📷 USFWS/ Angela Iwai

09/01/2026

08/29/2026

Enjoy the August edition of Wild Times! Much mahalo for your continued support of our work.
https://mailchi.mp/kilaueapoint/aug-2026-wild-times