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March 2019
3/30/19 Ala Mahamoe Cultural Garden Volunteer Workday
The Ala Mahamoe Cultural Forest Project seeks to restore the dryland forest to a more native-dominated system to increase water recharge capacity in this high-priority watershed area. The project will provide opportunities for students and community members to be involved in land stewardship and conservation work through the establishment of a community-supported garden with native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced cultural plants. Ala Mahamoe was once abundant in native Hawaiian vegetation and was utilized by cultural practioners for lā‘au lapa‘au (Hawaiian herbal…
Find out more »April 2019
4/13/19 – Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail Volunteer Work Day
**DUE TO LIMITED PARKING AT THE TRAILHEAD, SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 8 VOLUNTEERS!** Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail is located mauka of Kalani High School in the Ahupua'a of Wai'alae. The lower part of the trail is dominated by non-native/invasive weeds like Ironwood and Strawberry Guava. As you make your way along the trail, you will start to see native forest trees like 'Ōhi'a and Koa on your way to the summit. How to Get There Approximate Address: 2390 Okoa Street,…
Find out more »May 2019
5/11/19 Ala Mahamoe Cultural Garden Volunteer Workday
The Ala Mahamoe Cultural Forest Project seeks to restore the dryland forest to a more native-dominated system to increase water recharge capacity in this high-priority watershed area. The project will provide opportunities for students and community members to be involved in land stewardship and conservation work through the establishment of a community-supported garden with native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced cultural plants. Ala Mahamoe was once abundant in native Hawaiian vegetation and was utilized by cultural practioners for lā‘au lapa‘au (Hawaiian herbal…
Find out more »5/25/19 Waiheʻe Valley Volunteer Workday
Waiheʻe Valley on the Windward side of Oʻahu is on Honolulu Board of Water Supply (HBWS) land and has been identified by HBWS as a “potentially high recharge watershed”. KMWP has partnered with HBWS to begin clearing a large site area of invasive and non-native trees and shrubs to replace them with native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced plants. The goal is to implement a Riparian Learning Center for nearby schools and communities to utilize, learn from, and give service to. How…
Find out more »June 2019
CANCELLED – 6/8/19 Mānana Trail Volunteer Workday
We regret to inform that this volunteer workday has been cancelled. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via email at koolaupartnership@gmail.com. Mahalo for your understanding.
Find out more »6/22/19 – Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail Volunteer Work Day
**DUE TO LIMITED PARKING AT THE TRAILHEAD, SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 8 VOLUNTEERS!** Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail is located mauka of Kalani High School in the Ahupua'a of Wai'alae. The lower part of the trail is dominated by non-native/invasive weeds like Ironwood and Strawberry Guava. As you make your way along the trail, you will start to see native forest trees like 'Ōhi'a and Koa on your way to the summit. How to Get There Approximate Address: 2390 Okoa Street,…
Find out more »July 2019
7/13/19 Ala Mahamoe Cultural Garden Volunteer Workday
The Ala Mahamoe Cultural Forest Project seeks to restore the dryland forest to a more native-dominated system to increase water recharge capacity in this high-priority watershed area. The project will provide opportunities for students and community members to be involved in land stewardship and conservation work through the establishment of a community-supported garden with native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced cultural plants. Ala Mahamoe was once abundant in native Hawaiian vegetation and was utilized by cultural practioners for lā‘au lapa‘au (Hawaiian herbal…
Find out more »August 2019
8/10/19 Waiheʻe Valley Volunteer Workday and BWS Waiheʻe Tunnel Tour
Waiheʻe Valley on the Windward side of Oʻahu is on Honolulu Board of Water Supply (HBWS) land and has been identified by HBWS as a “potentially high recharge watershed”. KMWP has partnered with HBWS to begin clearing a large site area of invasive and non-native trees and shrubs to replace them with native Hawaiian and Polynesian-introduced plants. The goal is to implement a Riparian Learning Center for nearby schools and communities to utilize, learn from, and give service to. How…
Find out more »September 2019
9/28/19 – Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail Volunteer Work Day
**DUE TO LIMITED PARKING AT THE TRAILHEAD, SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 8 VOLUNTEERS!** *Carpooling is highly recommended if possible* Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail is located mauka of Kalani High School in the Ahupua'a of Wai'alae. The lower part of the trail is dominated by non-native/invasive weeds like Ironwood and Strawberry Guava. As you make your way along the trail, you will start to see native forest trees like 'Ōhi'a and Koa on your way to the summit. How to…
Find out more »October 2019
10/12/19 Mānana Trail Volunteer Workday
Mānana Trail is located in the ahupuaʻa of Mānana. Completed in 1969 by Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, the six-mile trail ends at the summit of the Koʻolau Mountains. In upper elevations the trail winds through forests of koa, ʻōhiʻa, and other native Hawaiian plants, however the majority of the trail is dominated by non-native and invasive shrub and trees species such as Paperbark, Strawberry Guava and Manuka. Mānana has experienced multiple wildfires over the past few decades, which have…
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