“I have been told, “Aunty, it’s going to take a long time and $5 million to be able to restore the rest of the wall and pond,” remarks Ali‘i Pauahi President Kehaulani Lum. “And I said, no it won’t, it won’t take that long. And not that much, if everybody comes together, it will cost…
Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge is known for its native Hawaiian Stilt and Coot nesting habitat. But there are areas of the refuge unseen by the public eye that are being restored to a Hawaiian dryland forest ecosystem, one of the most rare systems in the world. Our objective is to plant species that were…
Volunteer Contributions: Volunteer duties include plant and farm work that restores one mile of beachfront coastline with Native Hawaiian shoreline plants. Volunteers will weed and clear areas of invasive species while replanting Native Hawaiian shoreline plants that build sand dunes, prevent erosion and protect against sea level rise in the way Mother Nature intended. Volunteer Details:…
If you love Native Hawaiian plants, you’ll love the Weed & Pot Club! This volunteer gardening group weeds at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and pots plants in our nursery facility. Come ready to work with garden attire and covered shoes. Tools, gloves, sunscreen, refreshments, and expertise provided. The group enjoys a potluck after they…
Come join the HER crew on any Monday! If it looks like heavy rains, we sometimes postpone our efforts until Wednesday so be sure to offer us your phone number if registering. Time of arrival is 9:25am (workers cannot wait for late-comers whosometimes do not show up). Crew works until 4:00pm Site parking is located at…
Volunteer Contributions: Volunteer duties include plant and farm work that restores one mile of beachfront coastline with Native Hawaiian shoreline plants. Volunteers will weed and clear areas of invasive species while replanting Native Hawaiian shoreline plants that build sand dunes, prevent erosion and protect against sea level rise in the way Mother Nature intended. Volunteer Details:…
Volunteer with ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative Hawaiʻi Island has lost about 75% of its lowland wetlands, especially in Hilo, where the loss has deeply impacted native waterbirds and aquatic life. At the 51-acre Lokowaka Pond complex—which includes four interconnected traditional loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds)—we are restoring one of the island’s most important remaining wetland systems. What…
Volunteer with ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative Hawaiʻi Island has lost about 75% of its lowland wetlands, especially in Hilo, where the loss has deeply impacted native waterbirds and aquatic life. At the 51-acre Lokowaka Pond complex—which includes four interconnected traditional loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds)—we are restoring one of the island’s most important remaining wetland systems. What…
Volunteer with ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative Hawaiʻi Island has lost about 75% of its lowland wetlands, especially in Hilo, where the loss has deeply impacted native waterbirds and aquatic life. At the 51-acre Lokowaka Pond complex—which includes four interconnected traditional loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds)—we are restoring one of the island’s most important remaining wetland systems. What…
Workday Activities Mālama Kai – Beach Clean-up with Sharkastics clearing of Beach debris along the shore of Kaʻehu Bay. ~Bring water sandals or tabis, towel, gloves, and water