Perched on the northern end of the Hawaiian archipelago, halfway between North America and Asia, Midway Atoll is one of the most remote locations in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Nearly three million birds nest on Midway, including the largest Laysan albatross population (along with “Wisdom,” the oldest known wild bird), one of the world’s rarest ducks, and a flock of rogue canaries.

Come hear about some of Midway’s most incredible wildlife from Kiah Walker, Parker River NWR Biological Technician, who spent six months as a biological volunteer on Midway.  She will share never-before-seen photographs, stories about her experience, and knowledge about the conservation efforts on this unique National Wildlife Refuge.  Since graduating from Williams College, Kiah has been monitoring, managing and researching birds on both coasts of the U.S. and the Northwest Hawaiian Islands with a particular interest in seabirds and shorebirds as indicator species.  At Parker River, Kiah works on the piping plover recovery program and the pepperweed project.

Spaces in the refuge’s 85-seat auditorium will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  This free evening program is sponsored by the Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and the Parker River NWR.

NO preregistration for this program.