The Hawaiian lunar calendar is one of the best
examples of place-based learning. Every district of each island compiled knowledge through observation of the natural cycles and seasons of the environment and the activities of living organisms within the environment. Over time, tried and improved practices were incorporated to efficiently fish, farm and work with the natural rhythms of the environment in a sustainable manner.
Loko I‘a Observation Log This observation log was created so that a fishpond observer can begin to record and compare correlating activities with the environment, season, plant, animal and fish activities with the lunar phase and the lunar month. Learning the lunar cycle assists us in reconnecting ourselves with our environment. Limu huluhuluwaena (Grateloupia filicina) PHOTO: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI'I, BOTANY DEPARTMENT
Each data log requires the observer to record the date, time, lunar month and lunar phase. Weather activity is also noted to begin to observe climate and seasonal changes. Growth processes and cycles among the listed animal, fish and plants are pertinent to begin to see the correlating activities. Please note that the observation log lists common organisms at Hale O Lono fishpond at Keaukaha in the ahupua'a (land division, usually from the mountains to the sea) of Waiakea. Each district will have slight to dramatic differences. Please make adjustments accordingly.
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PHOTO: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE/RYAN HARRY
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‘Ama‘ama (Mugil cephalus) striped mullet
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Salinity(ppt): Water flow: Water color: Temperature: pH: Dissolved oxy
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Laukahi
Height: Fruit/seed col or: Flower color:
Fruit/seed cou nt: Flower count:
Leaf fall:
Leaf color: Other:
Limu
Evidence of Possible Correlations in Growth Processes & Cycles:
Height:
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Flower color: Leaf fall:
Fruit/seed cou nt: Flower count: Leaf color: Other:
Kupukupu Height:
Patch area: Spore presen
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Copies of the log can be downloaded at: www.wpcouncil.org/wp-content/ uploads/2019/05/Loko-Ia-Observation-log.pdf
‘A‘ama (Grapsus tenuicrustatus)
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PHOTO: FLICKR/ANITA GOULD
Kōlea (Pluvialis fulva) Pacific Golden Plover PHOTO: FLICKR/CARLA KISHINAMI
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