Daniel A. Kelin, II is a teaching artist mentor and PDE3 collaborator with the Mill’s Youth Team. With the purpose of spreading engaging stories related to the kāhuli (snails) of Hawai’i and to inspire stewardship opportunities, Daniel has launched a website and academic resource, free to all.
About Hawaiʻi Kāhuli
Once thriving in every island ridge and valley, Hawaiʻi’s endemic kāhuli (snails) are now critically endangered. The Hawaiʻi Kāhuli website is designed to help inspire greater interest in and understanding of these ‘jewels of the forest,’ celebrated in Hawaiian moʻolelo, oli, and song as a symbol for both balance and change. The website profiles a wide range of captivating, yet underappreciated kāhuli species by exploring their scientific, cultural and environmental significance to ask necessary questions about Hawaiʻi’s ecological, and human, future.
Daniel A. Kelin, II
Hawai’i Kāhuli Project Director
Funded by a grant from the Hawai‘i Council for the Humanities.
The site includes:
- An Educator’s Guide for schools full of slideshows, discussion questions, writing prompts, student handouts and art activities.
- Art activities and writing suggestions for anyone.
- Downloadable “Ambassador Cards” that you can design and carry with you to help you spread the incredible stories of our forest dwelling family.