Registration and Opening Reception, Sunday 25 July from 5 to 7 pm Dolphin Bay Hotel
Spouses and guests are welcome to attend

Symposium Luau, Tuesday, 27 July from 6 to 9 pm Onekahakaha Beach Park
Onekahakaha Beach Park
The luau is included with registration. Spouses and guests may pay to attend.

Field trip to Volcanoes National Park
Thursday, 29 July
Departure will be at 7:00 am from Hilo, arrive at the park by 8:00 am to see native Hawaiian insects, including picture-wing Drosophila. Afternoon field trip for birding will also be available.
Transportation in rental cars (carpooling encouraged)

General information about places of interest is available at:
http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhh/about/bigisle.php
and
http://www.dolphinbayhotel.com/cgi-bin/dbay?Todo.

A few selected ones in the Hilo area:

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a spectacular garden in a valley on the ocean - acclaimed as one of the most beautiful areas in all Hawaii. See
http://htbg.com/

Richardson's Ocean Center
This pretty ocean park offers a naturally protected area with excellent swimming and snorkeling.

Farmers Market in Hilo
This open-air market runs every Wednesday and Saturday and offers a huge variety of local fruit, vegetables, coffees and fish.