Bamboo Events Desk
31st March 2006, 01:53 PM
BAMBOO HAWAI’I 2006
AMERICAN BAMBOO SOCIETY - 27th Annual National Conference
OCTOBER 19th – 23rd, 2006
Hilo, Hawaii
With support from
Hawaii Department of Agriculture : University of Hawai’i Hilo Conference Center : EDventure
Hawai’i Chapter of the American Bamboo Society
for conference, tour, and vendor registration (http://www.bamboohawaii2006.com/)
Conference Hotel: Hilo Hawaiian
Early Registration Fee $225 Before August 1st, Late Registration Fee $300 August 1st and later
MONDAY, Oct. 16th Pre-conference Tour (Drive yourself), Maui, 9:00 to 5:00
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18th Board Meeting, 9:00 to 5:00pm
THURSDAY, Oct. 19th Pre-conference Tour Puna, Lunch, 8:30 to 5:00pm, $75
THURSDAY, Oct. 19th Registration, 4:00 to 7:00pm .. Welcome Reception, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
FRIDAY, Oct. 20th Sales, Conference, Poster Display, 8:30 to 5:00pm
SATURDAY, Oct. 21st Sales, Conference, Annual Meeting, Lunch, Auction, Dinner 7:00pm - ?
SUNDAY, Oct. 22nd Post-conference Tour Hamakua & Waimea, Lunch, 8:30 to 5:00, $75
MONDAY, Oct. 23nd Post-conference Tour (Drive yourself), Makapala & Kaloka
PRESENTATIONS
Commercial Production of (Tropical) Bamboo Shoots and Poles:
Durnford Dart
www.bamboo-oz.com.au
Landscaping with Bamboo:
Peter Berg & Susan Ruskin (Quindembo Bamboo Nursery)
www.bamboonursery.com
Reforestation with Bamboo:
Norm Bezona (Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary)
www.konacloudforest.com
Bamboo Sculpture:
Cal Hashimoto (Bamboo Sculptor)
www.bamboofinearts.com
Structural Bamboo Testing and Design:
Dean Johnston (Johnston Cassel Design Studio)
www.johnstoncassel.com
Bamboo Plantation in Hawai’i:
Jayanti Nand & Richard Von Welsheim (Whispering Winds Bamboo)
www.whisperingwindsbamboo.com
Contemporary Bamboo Joinery Systems:
Leimana Pelton (Bamboo Village Hawaii)
www.bamboovillagehawaii.org
China, Our Bamboo Competitor
Paul Rufo (Basically Bamboo)
www.basicallybamboo.com
Bamboo Houses in Hawai’i:
David Sands and Jeffrey Trudeau (Bamboo Technologies)
www.bambootechnologies.com
Bamboo Composites:
Gary Young (Young Associates Ltd.)
DISPLAYS
Bamboo Finishings:
Kacey Parker
www.bambootoo.com
Columbian Guadua Poles:
Jericho Stringer
www.yellowseedbamboo.com
Structure:
Cal Hashimoto
www.bamboofinearts.com
Evolution of Bamboo Surfboards:
Gary Young
Kim Higbie, Conference Coordinator, Ph(808) 963-6882 email (bamboos@coconut-wireless.net)
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Pre and Post Conference Tours:
1) MONDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 9:00 – 3:30 EAST MAUI
Drive yourself, lunch provided, registration required.
Contact Rich Von Wellsheim - email (olahonua@maui.net)
Bamboo Technologies - Hosts David Sands & Jeffrey Trudeau
www.bambootechnologies.com www.bambooliving.com
The leader in certifying structural bamboo as a building material in compliance with International Building Codes. You will see bamboo houses that were grown and manufactured in Vietnam and assembled in Hawaii. Located near Ha’iku, about a 45 minute drive from Wailuku on Hwy 36.
Whispering Winds Bamboo Plantation - Hosts Richard Von Wellsheim & Jayanti Nand
www.whisperingwindsbamboo.com
Large Bamboo Plantation and Nursery. Near Hana – about a 2 ½ hour drive from Wailuku on a twisty curvy paved road (Hwys. 36 and 360).
2) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18TH , 8:30 – 5:00 PUNA (South of Hilo)
Yoga Oasis - Hosts Hayward and Uma Coleman and Star Townshend
www.Yogaoasis.org
A spiritual and educational community offering accommodations, retreats, and a lovely bamboo garden in addition to plantings for harvest.
Bamboo Planet - Hosts James and Sandra Feldman
Well planned open plantings (focused on utilization) with a lovely ocean view.
Bamboo Village Hawaii - Host Leimana Pelton
www.bamboovillagehawaii.org
Promotes the use of bamboo as an elegant and sustainable building resource uniquely suited to Hawaii’s economic and environmental needs. Services include clump management and harvesting, pest treatment with Timbor®, select pre-treated bamboo construction materials available on a limited basis, and unique architectural design and furniture through EcoTerrestrial, a sister organization.
Bamboo Gateway - Hosts Myk and Carol Brown
Mature plantings of D. brandesii and other species contribute to an exceptional environment. Myk harvests poles of many useful species for his own and others’ utilization.
3) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND 8:30 – 5:00 HAMAKUA & WAIMEA (North of Hilo)
Ninole Orchards - Hosts John and Pat Mood
A superb example of diversified agriculture: a tropical fruit orchard and peach palm plantation with over an acre of (almost) mature Guadua angustifolia ‘Bicolor’ - and the Hamakua coast’s first Sap Displacement System (formerly known as the Modified Boucherie System).
Prohoroff’s - Hosts Mike, Diane, and Richard
In Waimea - a beautiful site with emphasis on native Hawai’ian plants and bamboo. You’ll see an extensive and impressive windbreak of the mysterious ( what is it, really?) Bambusa sp. ‘Hirose’.
Hale Ohe - Hosts Kim Higbie and Paul V. Smith
A Bamboo Garden and Nursery overlooking a stream and waterfall.
4) MONDAY, OCTOBER 23RD MAKAPALA & KALOKA (Drive yourself) (North Kohala and Kona)
Although you could make it back to Hilo, for your greater enjoyment, we suggest you spend Monday night in Kona. It would work well with driving back to Hilo the southern route on Tuesday – or spending Tuesday night near Volcano. More details and maps will be available at the conference.
Jim Parker’s Place
Bamboo at the end of the road… Located one very rough mile off of Hwy 270 on the northern tip of the island. Continue on the Hwy. one mile beyond Jim’s gate, and you have reached the end of the road – overlooking Pololu Stream at the edge of the Kohala Mountains Reserve. To get to Jim’s, 4 wheel drive is highly recommended. If it has been or is raining, it is required. If it is raining hard, don’t go.
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary - Host Norm - Bezona www.konacloudforest.com
Located on Kaloko Drive, three miles up from Hwy 190 (Mamalahoa Hwy), near Kailua-Kona. All roads are paved.
The 70-acre site is located fifteen minutes from the Kona-Keahole Airport. It is the most accessible cloud forest in Hawai'i. Much of the sanctuary is still covered with native plants. In some designated areas of the property, a fascinating plethora of non-indigenous plants that are carefully managed have been added, enhancing the variety of fragrance and color. The sanctuary abounds with ancient Koa, Ohia, over 100 varieties of bamboo, and gigantic tree ferns, some of which are 30 feet or more in height. The native forest contains many rare and endangered species which Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is committed to protecting. It is also home to many endemic and exotic birds, including the Hawaiian Hawk and the Honey Creeper. At 3,000 feet elevation directly above the Kona coast, the cloud forest helps supply water to agriculture, golf courses, residences and hotels below.
Discuss this event here (http://www.bamboocraft.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2176)
AMERICAN BAMBOO SOCIETY - 27th Annual National Conference
OCTOBER 19th – 23rd, 2006
Hilo, Hawaii
With support from
Hawaii Department of Agriculture : University of Hawai’i Hilo Conference Center : EDventure
Hawai’i Chapter of the American Bamboo Society
for conference, tour, and vendor registration (http://www.bamboohawaii2006.com/)
Conference Hotel: Hilo Hawaiian
Early Registration Fee $225 Before August 1st, Late Registration Fee $300 August 1st and later
MONDAY, Oct. 16th Pre-conference Tour (Drive yourself), Maui, 9:00 to 5:00
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18th Board Meeting, 9:00 to 5:00pm
THURSDAY, Oct. 19th Pre-conference Tour Puna, Lunch, 8:30 to 5:00pm, $75
THURSDAY, Oct. 19th Registration, 4:00 to 7:00pm .. Welcome Reception, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
FRIDAY, Oct. 20th Sales, Conference, Poster Display, 8:30 to 5:00pm
SATURDAY, Oct. 21st Sales, Conference, Annual Meeting, Lunch, Auction, Dinner 7:00pm - ?
SUNDAY, Oct. 22nd Post-conference Tour Hamakua & Waimea, Lunch, 8:30 to 5:00, $75
MONDAY, Oct. 23nd Post-conference Tour (Drive yourself), Makapala & Kaloka
PRESENTATIONS
Commercial Production of (Tropical) Bamboo Shoots and Poles:
Durnford Dart
www.bamboo-oz.com.au
Landscaping with Bamboo:
Peter Berg & Susan Ruskin (Quindembo Bamboo Nursery)
www.bamboonursery.com
Reforestation with Bamboo:
Norm Bezona (Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary)
www.konacloudforest.com
Bamboo Sculpture:
Cal Hashimoto (Bamboo Sculptor)
www.bamboofinearts.com
Structural Bamboo Testing and Design:
Dean Johnston (Johnston Cassel Design Studio)
www.johnstoncassel.com
Bamboo Plantation in Hawai’i:
Jayanti Nand & Richard Von Welsheim (Whispering Winds Bamboo)
www.whisperingwindsbamboo.com
Contemporary Bamboo Joinery Systems:
Leimana Pelton (Bamboo Village Hawaii)
www.bamboovillagehawaii.org
China, Our Bamboo Competitor
Paul Rufo (Basically Bamboo)
www.basicallybamboo.com
Bamboo Houses in Hawai’i:
David Sands and Jeffrey Trudeau (Bamboo Technologies)
www.bambootechnologies.com
Bamboo Composites:
Gary Young (Young Associates Ltd.)
DISPLAYS
Bamboo Finishings:
Kacey Parker
www.bambootoo.com
Columbian Guadua Poles:
Jericho Stringer
www.yellowseedbamboo.com
Structure:
Cal Hashimoto
www.bamboofinearts.com
Evolution of Bamboo Surfboards:
Gary Young
Kim Higbie, Conference Coordinator, Ph(808) 963-6882 email (bamboos@coconut-wireless.net)
******************************
Pre and Post Conference Tours:
1) MONDAY, OCTOBER 16TH 9:00 – 3:30 EAST MAUI
Drive yourself, lunch provided, registration required.
Contact Rich Von Wellsheim - email (olahonua@maui.net)
Bamboo Technologies - Hosts David Sands & Jeffrey Trudeau
www.bambootechnologies.com www.bambooliving.com
The leader in certifying structural bamboo as a building material in compliance with International Building Codes. You will see bamboo houses that were grown and manufactured in Vietnam and assembled in Hawaii. Located near Ha’iku, about a 45 minute drive from Wailuku on Hwy 36.
Whispering Winds Bamboo Plantation - Hosts Richard Von Wellsheim & Jayanti Nand
www.whisperingwindsbamboo.com
Large Bamboo Plantation and Nursery. Near Hana – about a 2 ½ hour drive from Wailuku on a twisty curvy paved road (Hwys. 36 and 360).
2) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18TH , 8:30 – 5:00 PUNA (South of Hilo)
Yoga Oasis - Hosts Hayward and Uma Coleman and Star Townshend
www.Yogaoasis.org
A spiritual and educational community offering accommodations, retreats, and a lovely bamboo garden in addition to plantings for harvest.
Bamboo Planet - Hosts James and Sandra Feldman
Well planned open plantings (focused on utilization) with a lovely ocean view.
Bamboo Village Hawaii - Host Leimana Pelton
www.bamboovillagehawaii.org
Promotes the use of bamboo as an elegant and sustainable building resource uniquely suited to Hawaii’s economic and environmental needs. Services include clump management and harvesting, pest treatment with Timbor®, select pre-treated bamboo construction materials available on a limited basis, and unique architectural design and furniture through EcoTerrestrial, a sister organization.
Bamboo Gateway - Hosts Myk and Carol Brown
Mature plantings of D. brandesii and other species contribute to an exceptional environment. Myk harvests poles of many useful species for his own and others’ utilization.
3) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22ND 8:30 – 5:00 HAMAKUA & WAIMEA (North of Hilo)
Ninole Orchards - Hosts John and Pat Mood
A superb example of diversified agriculture: a tropical fruit orchard and peach palm plantation with over an acre of (almost) mature Guadua angustifolia ‘Bicolor’ - and the Hamakua coast’s first Sap Displacement System (formerly known as the Modified Boucherie System).
Prohoroff’s - Hosts Mike, Diane, and Richard
In Waimea - a beautiful site with emphasis on native Hawai’ian plants and bamboo. You’ll see an extensive and impressive windbreak of the mysterious ( what is it, really?) Bambusa sp. ‘Hirose’.
Hale Ohe - Hosts Kim Higbie and Paul V. Smith
A Bamboo Garden and Nursery overlooking a stream and waterfall.
4) MONDAY, OCTOBER 23RD MAKAPALA & KALOKA (Drive yourself) (North Kohala and Kona)
Although you could make it back to Hilo, for your greater enjoyment, we suggest you spend Monday night in Kona. It would work well with driving back to Hilo the southern route on Tuesday – or spending Tuesday night near Volcano. More details and maps will be available at the conference.
Jim Parker’s Place
Bamboo at the end of the road… Located one very rough mile off of Hwy 270 on the northern tip of the island. Continue on the Hwy. one mile beyond Jim’s gate, and you have reached the end of the road – overlooking Pololu Stream at the edge of the Kohala Mountains Reserve. To get to Jim’s, 4 wheel drive is highly recommended. If it has been or is raining, it is required. If it is raining hard, don’t go.
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary - Host Norm - Bezona www.konacloudforest.com
Located on Kaloko Drive, three miles up from Hwy 190 (Mamalahoa Hwy), near Kailua-Kona. All roads are paved.
The 70-acre site is located fifteen minutes from the Kona-Keahole Airport. It is the most accessible cloud forest in Hawai'i. Much of the sanctuary is still covered with native plants. In some designated areas of the property, a fascinating plethora of non-indigenous plants that are carefully managed have been added, enhancing the variety of fragrance and color. The sanctuary abounds with ancient Koa, Ohia, over 100 varieties of bamboo, and gigantic tree ferns, some of which are 30 feet or more in height. The native forest contains many rare and endangered species which Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is committed to protecting. It is also home to many endemic and exotic birds, including the Hawaiian Hawk and the Honey Creeper. At 3,000 feet elevation directly above the Kona coast, the cloud forest helps supply water to agriculture, golf courses, residences and hotels below.
Discuss this event here (http://www.bamboocraft.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2176)