Mālama Nā Koʻolau Double-Day at Ala Mahamoe
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
Join in for a fantastic day caring for our native forest at
The Ala Mahamoe Dryland Forest Restoration Site!
Volunteers with our Mālama Nā Ko’olau Program will have opportunities to clear invasive species and protect native forests to grow watershed resources and empower community action. This forest restoration work helps protect native plants and animals, reduces risks of environmental disasters like floods and fires. Our goal is to empowers local communities through knowledge and experience to help them build effective stewardship programs.
*-*-*-*-*- We have two volunteer sessions to choose from. -*-*-*-*-*
You can join us for either the morning, or the afternoon, or for the full-day experience, do both!
Who: Anyone who is interested in learning about our native dryland forests and caring for this incredible site is invited to be part of the restoration project. Participants of all ages and ability levels are welcome, but only registered KMWP volunteers can join the event. You must turn in your completed volunteer application forms or RSVP by the event deadline to be eligible.
Visit the KMWP events Calendar for more information and to RSVP.
The 2026 volunteer forms and instructions can be found here.
We have 25 spots open for each session and they are filled on a first come first serve basis, any additional volunteers who sign up will be placed on a waiting list.
What: This service-learning day will be focused on invasive species removal to protect and support a thriving native forest and reduce fire risks for the community. There may be some seedball dispersal as well as planting, seed collection, and brush clearing.
When: 9am to 3:30pm (Split into 2 sessions)
You can choose to join either the morning, the afternoon session, or for the full-day experience, choose both.
Morning Session: 9am – 12pm — Check in at 8:45am at the Ala Mahamoe Street Gate.
Afternoon Session: 12:30pm – 3:30pm — Check in at 12:15pm at the Ala Mahamoe Street Gate.
Full-day(both sessions): 9am – 3:30pm — Check in at 8:45am at the Ala Mahamoe Street Gate; Volunteer’s Lunch break will be around 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Where: Ala Mahmoe Dryland Forest Restoration site
Park along the main road across from the Ala Mahamoe gate and walk to the site. Please be considerate of residents, do not block their driveways. Also, try to limit the number of cars taking up street parking, consider carpooling with a friend.
Why: This site gives participants a special opportunity to try their hand at dryland forest restoration and to connect with and learn about many beautiful native species and a few Polynesian introductions too. Our efforts in the area show how huge of an impact we can have on our land. With volunteers and the community on board, an invasive-dominated, fire-prone forest can be shifted to become a healthier, native habitat that would serve as a protective green break rather than a hazard. It is used as a teaching tool by our organization as well as community partners like a kumu la’au lapa’au (Hawaiian medicine teacher). People from keiki to kupuna go there for visits and service-learning opportunities. Ala Mahamoe is being built as a resource to sustain them and as a foundation for better things to come.
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Learn more about this site: Ala Mahamoe on koolauwatershed.org
What to Know
- Maximum 50 volunteers per event (signups are first-come, first-served)
- You must be registered with KMWP as a Mālama Nā Koʻolau Volunteer to participate
- Registrations are good for the calendar year (Jan. – Dec.)
- RSVP deadline is approximately 2 weeks before the event
- All necessary tools provided — bring personal gear, food, and water
- Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty
- Bring sun/rain/bug protection and at least 2 liters of water
To register or RSVP, email koolaupartnership@gmail.com or sign up through the KMWP events Calendar. Visit the KMWP Volunteer page for registration forms and more details.
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
About the organizer
KMWP works across over 103,000 acres of the Ko’olau Mountains. Our partnership was formed with the goal to protect our watershed resources and increase the recharge of our aquifers with high quality water through active conservation of our forested lands.
We work across landowner boundaries to eliminate threats to the watershed such as habitat-modifying invasive weeds and ungulates like goats and wild boars. Our focus is on combining protection with restoration using a adaptive management strategies and established conservation practices. These methods include the installation of ungulate-proof fencing, various weed removal techniques, restoration planting, and long-term monitoring.
We also reach out to local communities, individuals, and organizations to empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective stewards of their land. We host educational presentations, workshops, and service-learning opportunities, to give everyone the chance to learn about and protect the native ecosystems and watershed resources of the Ko’olau Mountains.
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Farms & Gardens, Help Plants & Nature, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Landscaping, Educational Activity
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Community Engagement
Requirements
RSVP Required, Sign Digital Waiver, Minimum Age, Minimum Age With Chaperone, Closed Toed Shoes
Mālama Nā Koʻolau Double-Day at Ala Mahamoe
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
Join in for a fantastic day caring for our native forest at
The Ala Mahamoe Dryland Forest Restoration Site!
Volunteers with our Mālama Nā Ko’olau Program will have opportunities to clear invasive species and protect native forests to grow watershed resources and empower community action. This forest restoration work helps protect native plants and animals, reduces risks of environmental disasters like floods and fires. Our goal is to empowers local communities through knowledge and experience to help them build effective stewardship programs.
*-*-*-*-*- We have two volunteer sessions to choose from. -*-*-*-*-*
You can join us for either the morning, or the afternoon, or for the full-day experience, do both!
Who: Anyone who is interested in learning about our native dryland forests and caring for this incredible site is invited to be part of the restoration project. Participants of all ages and ability levels are welcome, but only registered KMWP volunteers can join the event. You must turn in your completed volunteer application forms or RSVP by the event deadline to be eligible.
Visit the KMWP events Calendar for more information and to RSVP.
The 2026 volunteer forms and instructions can be found here.
We have 25 spots open for each session and they are filled on a first come first serve basis, any additional volunteers who sign up will be placed on a waiting list.
What: This service-learning day will be focused on invasive species removal to protect and support a thriving native forest and reduce fire risks for the community. There may be some seedball dispersal as well as planting, seed collection, and brush clearing.
When: 9am to 3:30pm (Split into 2 sessions)
You can choose to join either the morning, the afternoon session, or for the full-day experience, choose both.
Morning Session: 9am – 12pm — Check in at 8:45am at the Ala Mahamoe Street Gate.
Afternoon Session: 12:30pm – 3:30pm — Check in at 12:15pm at the Ala Mahamoe Street Gate.
Full-day(both sessions): 9am – 3:30pm — Check in at 8:45am at the Ala Mahamoe Street Gate; Volunteer’s Lunch break will be around 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Where: Ala Mahmoe Dryland Forest Restoration site
Park along the main road across from the Ala Mahamoe gate and walk to the site. Please be considerate of residents, do not block their driveways. Also, try to limit the number of cars taking up street parking, consider carpooling with a friend.
Why: This site gives participants a special opportunity to try their hand at dryland forest restoration and to connect with and learn about many beautiful native species and a few Polynesian introductions too. Our efforts in the area show how huge of an impact we can have on our land. With volunteers and the community on board, an invasive-dominated, fire-prone forest can be shifted to become a healthier, native habitat that would serve as a protective green break rather than a hazard. It is used as a teaching tool by our organization as well as community partners like a kumu la’au lapa’au (Hawaiian medicine teacher). People from keiki to kupuna go there for visits and service-learning opportunities. Ala Mahamoe is being built as a resource to sustain them and as a foundation for better things to come.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Learn more about this site: Ala Mahamoe on koolauwatershed.org
What to Know
- Maximum 50 volunteers per event (signups are first-come, first-served)
- You must be registered with KMWP as a Mālama Nā Koʻolau Volunteer to participate
- Registrations are good for the calendar year (Jan. – Dec.)
- RSVP deadline is approximately 2 weeks before the event
- All necessary tools provided — bring personal gear, food, and water
- Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty
- Bring sun/rain/bug protection and at least 2 liters of water
To register or RSVP, email koolaupartnership@gmail.com or sign up through the KMWP events Calendar. Visit the KMWP Volunteer page for registration forms and more details.
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Farms & Gardens, Help Plants & Nature, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Landscaping, Educational Activity
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Community Engagement
Requirements
RSVP Required, Sign Digital Waiver, Minimum Age, Minimum Age With Chaperone, Closed Toed Shoes
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
About the organizer
KMWP works across over 103,000 acres of the Ko’olau Mountains. Our partnership was formed with the goal to protect our watershed resources and increase the recharge of our aquifers with high quality water through active conservation of our forested lands.
We work across landowner boundaries to eliminate threats to the watershed such as habitat-modifying invasive weeds and ungulates like goats and wild boars. Our focus is on combining protection with restoration using a adaptive management strategies and established conservation practices. These methods include the installation of ungulate-proof fencing, various weed removal techniques, restoration planting, and long-term monitoring.
We also reach out to local communities, individuals, and organizations to empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective stewards of their land. We host educational presentations, workshops, and service-learning opportunities, to give everyone the chance to learn about and protect the native ecosystems and watershed resources of the Ko’olau Mountains.