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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…
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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…
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Ohia Ridge Farm
This organization is currently undergoing management changes and will resume activity soon.
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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…
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Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund
Maui & Big Island
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East Maui Animal Refuge aka The Boo Boo Zoo
We are a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 1989 and operated primarily by volunteers and financed solely by tax deductible donations. We sell nothing and charge nothing for any service we provide.
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Care For Native Plants At Kaha Garden
This project is a living example of how individual homeowners can help improve the local environment through the use of native vegetation and xeriscape gardens. The project replaced grass and invasive species along 150 yards of stream bank with native Hawaiian plants which can be used for soil stabilization, biofiltration and water conservation. Volunteers will be involved in…
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