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Our Professional Guides
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Michael
Oahu Nature Tours was founded in October, 1997 by Michael Walther. Born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Los Angeles, California, he first visited Hawaii in December 1972 for several months.
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Mike E. Mike was born on the island of Oahu in the then Territory of Hawaii. He spent a part of his youth on Oahu and a part on Okinawa, Japan. Growing up on warm subtropical islands, the outdoors became his playground and he developed a great love and interest in the natural world.
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Joseph Hello, my name is Joseph. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest. Coming from an area rich in mountains and evergreens, I developed an interest in my surroundings at a young age. Audubon books filled my shelves.
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Rodolf Rodolf has always had a fascination with nature and science. He is pursuing a PhD in marine biology, currently conducting research on coral reef ecology at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology...
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Mee-na Growing up in Olympia, Washington Mee-Na decided to further herself in higher education at The Evergreen State College. There she has completed her Bachelor of Art and will return in Fall 2004 to finish up her Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Neuroscience...
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Gavin I have had a love of nature since I was a young child, running and exploring in the creeks, fields and parks near my home. In college I studied anthropology and have come to Hawaii to study geology...
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Harry I had lived the big city life for too long and my love for the outdoors, warmer weather and Mother Nature drew me to Hawaii where I began my new career as tour guide in 2004. Over the past few years I have become very knowledgeable in Hawaiian history, legends, and the eco system...
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Stan Stan has a long family history in the islands. His Grandfather came to the islands on a ship in 1933 to intern at Queens Hospital. His Mother was born in the sleepy plantation town of Paia Maui.
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Greg I have been a nature lover since childhood and became an Eagle Scout while backpacking and camping throughout California and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Once here, my love for nature continued and I also became caught up in the study of the Pacific Islands, earning a B.A. from the University of Hawaii.
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Bob
Oahu Nature Tour's guide Bob Kern has been fascinated by nature all his life. Bob has been active in conservation activities in Hawaii. He is a volunteer at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve and served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Hanauma Bay.
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Sky Sky, began his life "on the road" with parents of the Sixties generation. He was born in the small Canadian/Indian village of Bella Coola, British Columbia and his early travels took him through out the Western United States in the family's camper, a converted milk delivery truck.
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Terii I was born and raised in Hawaii. I graduated from Punahou where former AOL CEO Steve Case and President Barrack Obama attended school with me. I obtained a BA in Experimental Psychology in 1983 in Santa Barbara...
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Donte I began a career in Education traveling extensively in Canada, Asia, Central and South America, Europe and the Caribbean. The natural beauty and climate brought me to Hawaii originally but the beauty and diversity of the People and the Aloha spirit that you can still find on these wonderful but delicate islands got me to stay...
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Maile I am working on my Bachelors in Botany and preserving and restoring Native Hawaiian species through traditional land management practices. I have spent the last 5 years studying the science of plants and exploring my cultural roots, and incorporate my ancestors traditional knowledge into modern life... More about Maile
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Mike F. He is a member of the Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, the Sierra Club and performs service projects for them. He clears trails for the HTMC, SC, The Nature Conservancy, Audubon's, and other groups. He also does Search and Rescue when needed...
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Shealin Shealin plans to graduate with a BA in Psychology and a minor in the Marine Option Program. She'll sail to the French Frigate Shoals and Necker Island to perform research on fisheries, marine conservation and debris, coral reefs, sea birds, monk seals and several other marine mammals... More about Shealin
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Jeanette Jeanette is a well experienced Mountaineer to include Alpine, Rock, and Glacier climbing. As a Certified Instructor / Instructor Trainer with the American Red Cross she now teaches guides at Oahu Nature Tours life saving skills and certifies them in American Red Cross Training Programs.
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Jeff I was born in Manila but shortly after my parents moved to Hawaii and I grew up up in the heart of Waikiki where I got into alot of mischief with my buddies. My parents got me into the boyscouts so as a child I spent alot of time with exploring our islands and learning about nature... More about Jeff
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