Living in the cool and lush mountains of the island of KauaŹ»i, for many years this honeycreeper species was out of the range of non-native mosquitoes, but rising temperatures from climate change have enabled the biting insects to find their way up to these peaks.
"The parade is to empower and promote the economic development of women-owned businesses in our community," said Alicia Bailey, CEO and Found of Legacy Foundation for Women.