Easter Island: A tiny island with a big impact


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15 May, 4:30-5:30PM (Pacific time); 7:30-8:30PM (Eastern Time)
This is a zoom talk. Register on zoom now to book your spot.
Easter Island (Rapa Nui) - it conjures up images of massive and mysterious statues (Moai), of trans-Pacific human migrations, of ecological catastrophe, of human resilience and cultural renewal. Our speaker, Easter Island native Josie Nahoe, will give us an overview of that fascinating history.
We're organizing a small group trip there for February 2026 - timed to coincide with the local Tapati festival - an exotic and uniquely Polynesian / Rapa Nui event like no other, celebrating Polynesian customs through song, dance, typical dress, arts, and ancient traditions (like "rock-rolling" competitions).
Josie has organized and will lead this trip. You'll learn about the island, its history, its people and enjoy the festival, but you'll have enough free time to feel like you're also having a nice tropical island holiday.
While not generally considered a wilderness destination, Easter Island offers very good opportunities for birders - with many species of shore and seabirds present. Its waters also are high in endemic species - possible to see while out snorkeling.

Easter Island: A tiny island with a big impact