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Hānai ‘āina Conservation Workday: Forest Restoration
Hiʻipaka LLC, Waimea Valley
Forest Restoration Workday at Waimea Valley
Join us for on an exclusive hike up to the forest restoration enclosure on our central ridgeline called kalāhe‘e and spend the day helping with our conservation projects.
This is a unique chance to be a part of our Waimea Valley Volunteers Team and help to care for this sacred place.
An RSVP is required.
Work goes from 9am to 3pm and can include: Native Planting as well as Invasive species control.
*** Please realize that when you sign up, you are committing to the entire time specified above. We do not have staff to hike down early with volunteers and you cannot hike down by yourself***
Where:
Meet at Waimea Valley Botanical Office and be ready to leave for the hike at 9am
59-864 Kamehameha Hwy.
Haleiwa HI 96712
Location Details:
When you arrive at the Valley entrance road, go mauka (towards the mountains) and park in any of the regular parking lots. Then continue walking mauka from there to the Botanical office. It will be up the road to the left of the Visitor center. If you see a sign that says, “endangered species ‘alae ula crossing” or “employees only, do not enter”, keep going up that way. If you are having trouble finding your way, go to the front desk in the visitor center, let them know you are here to volunteer and ask to be directed towards the botanical offices, they can help you.
What:
This is a conservation work day, aimed at restoring and protecting the native forest habitat. We will be hiking up onto Kalāhe`e Ridge, to plant native Hawaiian plants, remove invasive species and participate in other conservation projects. It is a moderate hike up to the site (takes about 45 minutes).
** We will provide all tools, and will have gloves available to borrow. We ask that you please do not bring personal tools, but you are welcome to bring personal gloves**
How Many:
We are looking for a maximum of 15 people for any given date.
RSVP in advance to reserve your spot.
What Age:
Ages 12 and up are invited to attend, but any volunteers under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian go with them to volunteer.
Terrain:
The terrain is moderate for Kalāhe’e Ridge, but you must be ready and able to hike up and back unassisted.
** There is very little shade on the ridge and it can get quite hot!! Be prepared!**
______________________________________________________________________
***To RSVP: Please email [email protected] or call (808)638-5855 . Please specify which date you plan on volunteering***
**You may also, register for events through the volunteer calendar here: https://tockify.com/volunteerwaimea/agenda **
Find out more about the Waimea Volunteer Program here:
Hiʻipaka LLC, Waimea Valley
About the organizer
Waimea Valley is looking for individuals and groups to volunteers to help with a variety of tasks in the Valley. Tasks include activities such as weeding, invasive species removal, cultural site maintenance, facilities maintenance, and native forest restoration.
Good For
Teens, Students, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Physical Labor, Skilled Labor, Landscaping
Cause
Environmental Conservation
Requirements
Min age 12+
RSVP Required, Minimum Age, Complete Full Shift, Closed Toed Shoes
Hānai ‘āina Conservation Workday: Forest Restoration
Hiʻipaka LLC, Waimea Valley
Forest Restoration Workday at Waimea Valley
Join us for on an exclusive hike up to the forest restoration enclosure on our central ridgeline called kalāhe‘e and spend the day helping with our conservation projects.
This is a unique chance to be a part of our Waimea Valley Volunteers Team and help to care for this sacred place.
An RSVP is required.
Work goes from 9am to 3pm and can include: Native Planting as well as Invasive species control.
*** Please realize that when you sign up, you are committing to the entire time specified above. We do not have staff to hike down early with volunteers and you cannot hike down by yourself***
Where:
Meet at Waimea Valley Botanical Office and be ready to leave for the hike at 9am
59-864 Kamehameha Hwy.
Haleiwa HI 96712
Location Details:
When you arrive at the Valley entrance road, go mauka (towards the mountains) and park in any of the regular parking lots. Then continue walking mauka from there to the Botanical office. It will be up the road to the left of the Visitor center. If you see a sign that says, “endangered species ‘alae ula crossing” or “employees only, do not enter”, keep going up that way. If you are having trouble finding your way, go to the front desk in the visitor center, let them know you are here to volunteer and ask to be directed towards the botanical offices, they can help you.
What:
This is a conservation work day, aimed at restoring and protecting the native forest habitat. We will be hiking up onto Kalāhe`e Ridge, to plant native Hawaiian plants, remove invasive species and participate in other conservation projects. It is a moderate hike up to the site (takes about 45 minutes).
** We will provide all tools, and will have gloves available to borrow. We ask that you please do not bring personal tools, but you are welcome to bring personal gloves**
How Many:
We are looking for a maximum of 15 people for any given date.
RSVP in advance to reserve your spot.
What Age:
Ages 12 and up are invited to attend, but any volunteers under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian go with them to volunteer.
Terrain:
The terrain is moderate for Kalāhe’e Ridge, but you must be ready and able to hike up and back unassisted.
** There is very little shade on the ridge and it can get quite hot!! Be prepared!**
______________________________________________________________________
***To RSVP: Please email [email protected] or call (808)638-5855 . Please specify which date you plan on volunteering***
**You may also, register for events through the volunteer calendar here: https://tockify.com/volunteerwaimea/agenda **
Find out more about the Waimea Volunteer Program here:
Good For
Teens, Students, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Physical Labor, Skilled Labor, Landscaping
Cause
Environmental Conservation
Requirements
Min age 12+
RSVP Required, Minimum Age, Complete Full Shift, Closed Toed Shoes
Hiʻipaka LLC, Waimea Valley
About the organizer
Waimea Valley is looking for individuals and groups to volunteers to help with a variety of tasks in the Valley. Tasks include activities such as weeding, invasive species removal, cultural site maintenance, facilities maintenance, and native forest restoration.
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