All events are free unless otherwise indicated.

COMING UP

"TRACKING TUNA AND SHARKS AROUND HAWAI'I AND THE PACIFIC," speech by Kim Holland, researcher, Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, UH-Manoa; 6 p.m. Oct. 8; Outrigger Waikiki, Kalakaua Room; information: Marcie Grabowski, 956-6556, mworkman@hawaii.edu.

"SEA BIRDS AS INDICATORS OF PLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT," lecture by David Hyrenbach, associate professor of oceanography at Hawai'i Pacific University, part of the monthlong Marine Debris Awareness Month lecture/film series; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 9; Hanauma Bay theater; 393-2168 or www.b-e-a-c-h.org

ALOHA 'AINA EARTH DAY, monthly schools fundraising project, a disposal of recyclable waste, from scrap metal to beverage containers and computers; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 11; Kaimuki High School parking lot; Rene Mansho, 306-1876.

O'AHU INVASIVE SPECIES COMMITTEE WORKDAY to remove the garden pest, false 'awa, from a stream bed in 'Ahuimanu; 8 a.m.3 p.m. Oct. 11; meet at Church of the Crossroads parking lot (bring water, gloves, hat, jacket, long pants, walking shoes and lunch); register by Oct. 9: Julia Parish, 286-4616.

KALIHI STREAM CLEANUP, "Second Saturdays for Sustainability" monthly restoration in and around Kalihi Stream; 8:30-11 a.m. Oct. 11; behind Kalihi Waena Elementary School, 1240 Gulick Ave.; 853-2218, KAUPA@googlegroups.com.

FIFTH ANNUAL LIVE ENERGY LITE CELEBRATION, sponsored by Hawaiian Electric Co. in observance of National Energy Awareness Month, with experts providing information on compact fluorescent bulbs and Energy Star products; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 11; Pearlridge Center Uptown, Center Court; 543-7779.

PHOTOVOLTAICS BASICS WORKSHOP, presented by Jeremai Cann, solar energy coordinator for The Green House, on designing a solar PV system and preparing your home for solar energy; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 11; The Green House, 224 Pakohana St.; register: 524-8427.

BE A GREENIE

GREEN DRINKS, an informal networking group of people who work in the environmental field, active in 311 cities worldwide, 5-9 p.m., first Tuesday monthly, E&O Trading Co., Ward Centre; 351-2891.

WAIMEA VALLEY GREETER: Volunteers needed one day a week for 2 1/2 hours; 638-7733.

WEED AND POT CLUB: Maui Nui Botanical Garden's Weed & Pot Club meets 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului, Maui, to perform beautification and maintenance work; tools, gloves and drinking water provided; wear shoes; 808-249-2798.

NATIONAL GARDEN HELP: Protect rare plants and ecosystems by volunteering at National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua'i; help needed in administration, conservation, education, development and more; 808-332-7324, ext. 228, or volunteer@ntbg.org.

Niaulani nature walk, guided tour through an old-growth forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; from Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Niaulani Forest Work Day: Volunteer to preserve the beauty and diversity of the rainforest; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., third Sunday of each month; Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus; free; 808-967-8222.

TUESDAYS AT KANAHA, weekly beach cleanup and plant maintenance, coordinated by Community Pride at Kanaha Beach Park, Maui, 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays, at the park; Valerie Vines Magee, 808-264-1454.

MAKIKI FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT, the O'ahu Na Ala Hele Trails and Access program and Hawai'i Nature Center need volunteers to weed, pick up branches, plant, water and fertilize native plants as part of Makiki Watershed Awareness Initiative forest restoration project. Bring long pants, long-sleeved shirt, shoes or boots, gloves, insect repellent, water and lunch; families welcome; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., fourth Saturday of each month; meet at Makiki forestry baseyard, above new Hawai'i Nature Center (from Makiki Street, take a left onto Makiki Heights Drive; the area entrance is before first hairpin turn); 973-9782.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: For the Environment, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "For the Environment" in the subject line. Deadline is 10 days before the event.