Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Embrace the spirit of Aloha ‘Āina and contribute to the revitalization of our precious wetlands. By volunteering with the ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative, you’ll be immersing yourself in a meaningful journey of conservation and community engagement. You’ll get hands-on experience with restoring native habitats, learn about our unique ecosystem, and make a tangible impact on our…

Earth Day Celebration: Adopt-A-Highway & Adopt the Blue Kawaihae Surf Park Clean-Ups

Earth Day Celebration: Adopt-A-Highway & Adopt the Blue Kawaihae Surf Park Clean-Ups

This is our second Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt the Blue cleanup! Please join us (Ocean Defenders Alliance) with our partners Kohala Divers in our joint conservation efforts as we continue to grow and expand our love for the ocean and land by cleaning the highway followed by cleaning up one of our adopted dive sites and…

Genki Ball Making/Toss (archived)

Genki Ball Making/Toss (archived)

A collaborative effort of community organizations, schools, and local businesses seeks to bring bioremediation to Waihonu, the traditional fish pond at the heart of Lili`uokalani Gardens in Hilo. Genki Hou – making healthy again – is the theme of this effort utilizing indigenous micro organisms to eat sludge that has accumulated in Waihonu in places…

Quarterly HER Volunteer Work Party

Quarterly HER Volunteer Work Party

HER holds Quarterly Rainforest Restoration Volunteer Events in honor ofSolstices and Equinoxes,  From 10:00am to 2:00pm Site parking is located at the junction of Highway 130 and Upper Puna Rd.between Pahoa town and Kalapana, (between the 16-17 mile marker). On the day of the event, please be prepared with long clothes, sturdyshoes/boots, hat, gloves, rain…

Weekly HER Crew Day

Weekly HER Crew Day

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…

Hawai’i Island Friendship Walk

Hawai’i Island Friendship Walk

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces and communities.  You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with intellectual and…