Loko Iʻa Pāʻaiau

Loko Iʻa Pāʻaiau

This 400-year old royal Hawaiian fishpond, Loko Iʻa Pāʻaiau, located in the Kalauao ahupua‘a in the ‘Ewa moku on the mokupuni of O‘ahu, is a beautiful reminder of the peace, healing, and lōkahi Hawai‘i once had. It was home to Mo‘i Wahine Kalanimanuia, who reigned peacefully over the island of O‘ahu in the 1400s. This…

Kaʻehu

Kaʻehu

KAʻEHU is a nonprofit organization with the goal to restore the land and perpetuate traditional Hawaiian culture using a community-based, inclusive, family-oriented approach to environmental stewardship and sustainable agriculture. Our MISSION STATEMENT is to1)Promote the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of the land area and natural resources at Kaʻehu Bay2)Utilize the land and natural resources, in…

ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative

ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative

ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative is dedicated to restoring and stewarding Hawai’i’s wetlands and loko iʻa (traditional Hawaiian fishponds).  At Lokowaka Pond complex in Hilo, we work alongside the community to revive native ecosystems, protect endangered and threatened species like the ʻalae keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian coot) and nēnē (Hawaiian goose), and reconnect people to the ʻāina (land).  Through…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

What To Wear And Bring Be prepared for changing weather conditions and wet/muddy/uneven terrain. There may be mosquitoes, ants, spiders, and centipedes.  We will be hand removing invasive weeds and replanting areas with native plants, rain or shine. Squatting, kneeling, and sitting are great weeding positions. There may be some bending, lifting, and stretching as well.  Some…

The Sewing Hui

The Sewing Hui

The Sewing Hui is a dedicated group of volunteer sewists and craftspersons who give their time generously to the Maui community. It is made up of residents and visitor-volunteers. The Sewing Hui’s mission is to help our community by donating hand-sewn items to organizations and groups in need across Maui. It is our hope that…

Honuʻea Nest Watch on Maui!

Honuʻea Nest Watch on Maui!

From May – October it’s honu’ea & honu nesting season on Maui!You can volunteer for Dawn Patrol, Nest Watch, Night Patrol, or all three! Please email us to inquire! Dawn Patrol goes out early mornings looking for sea turtle tracks or an indication of a nest that has been laid. Night Patrol looks for, guards,…