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Mālama ʻĀina Day, Nāpoʻopoʻo, Waipiʻo Valley
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani
🌿 Community Workday in Waipiʻo Valley — Nurturing ʻĀina, Reviving ʻUlu
Join Pōhāhā I Ka Lani for an open community workday in the Nāpoʻopoʻo area of Waipiʻo Valley!
Come help steward the ancient loʻi kalo (taro terraces) and prepare the land for the reestablishment of a native ʻulu (breadfruit) grove — part of the Hinaʻaiulunui Project, a community-based effort to restore food resilience and cultural heritage in this sacred valley.
📅 When: Sunday October 19, 2025. 9AM – 4PM
📍 Where: Meet at the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout for orientation before heading down together to the Nāpoʻopoʻo site.
🎟 Cost: Free for Hawaiʻi residents — all ages welcome!
🌧 Bring: Covered shoes, sun protection, water bottle, snacks/lunch, and aloha for the ʻāina.
What to Expect
Cultural Protocol & Moʻolelo: Begin the day with oli (chant), stories, and guidance from Waipiʻo’s kua ʻāina (traditional stewards).
Hands-On Stewardship: Restore ancient loʻi kalo, clear invasive plants, and assist with preparing planting zones for the ʻulu grove.
Community & Connection: Learn the history of Waipiʻo’s agricultural systems while giving back to the land that has sustained generations.
Closing Reflection: End the day with shared gratitude and reflections on mālama ʻāina (caring for the land).
Why It Matters
Your kōkua supports the revival of traditional Hawaiian agroforestry and climate-resilient food systems. Together, we honor the legacy of Hainakolo and her chiefly lineage by restoring this living landscape for future generations.
RSVP @: pohahaikalani.org/malama
Email waipio@pohahaikalani.org for more info.
or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pohahaikalani for updates.
Supported by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority – Kahu ʻĀina Program, this initiative invites both residents and visitors to become active stewards of Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural heritage.
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani
About the organizer
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani is a Hawaiian-led organization whose mission is to revitalize and advance indigenous Hawaiian culture. Pōhāhā I Ka Lani conducts place-based land stewardship, cultural education, and community engagement at sacred places surrounding Waipi’o Valley (Hāmākua District) and ‘Ōla‘a (Puna District) on Hawai’i Island. We offer the community meaningful, enriching opportunities to mālama ‘āina and understand the significance of Waipi’o Valley as a wahi pana.
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Farms & Gardens, Help Plants & Nature, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Landscaping
Cause
Food Insecurity, Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Community Engagement, Non Profit Support
Requirements
RSVP Required, Sign Digital Waiver, Closed Toed Shoes
Mālama ʻĀina Day, Nāpoʻopoʻo, Waipiʻo Valley
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani
🌿 Community Workday in Waipiʻo Valley — Nurturing ʻĀina, Reviving ʻUlu
Join Pōhāhā I Ka Lani for an open community workday in the Nāpoʻopoʻo area of Waipiʻo Valley!
Come help steward the ancient loʻi kalo (taro terraces) and prepare the land for the reestablishment of a native ʻulu (breadfruit) grove — part of the Hinaʻaiulunui Project, a community-based effort to restore food resilience and cultural heritage in this sacred valley.
📅 When: Sunday October 19, 2025. 9AM – 4PM
📍 Where: Meet at the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout for orientation before heading down together to the Nāpoʻopoʻo site.
🎟 Cost: Free for Hawaiʻi residents — all ages welcome!
🌧 Bring: Covered shoes, sun protection, water bottle, snacks/lunch, and aloha for the ʻāina.
What to Expect
Cultural Protocol & Moʻolelo: Begin the day with oli (chant), stories, and guidance from Waipiʻo’s kua ʻāina (traditional stewards).
Hands-On Stewardship: Restore ancient loʻi kalo, clear invasive plants, and assist with preparing planting zones for the ʻulu grove.
Community & Connection: Learn the history of Waipiʻo’s agricultural systems while giving back to the land that has sustained generations.
Closing Reflection: End the day with shared gratitude and reflections on mālama ʻāina (caring for the land).
Why It Matters
Your kōkua supports the revival of traditional Hawaiian agroforestry and climate-resilient food systems. Together, we honor the legacy of Hainakolo and her chiefly lineage by restoring this living landscape for future generations.
RSVP @: pohahaikalani.org/malama
Email waipio@pohahaikalani.org for more info.
or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @pohahaikalani for updates.
Supported by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority – Kahu ʻĀina Program, this initiative invites both residents and visitors to become active stewards of Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural heritage.
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Farms & Gardens, Help Plants & Nature, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Landscaping
Cause
Food Insecurity, Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Community Engagement, Non Profit Support
Requirements
RSVP Required, Sign Digital Waiver, Closed Toed Shoes
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani
About the organizer
Pōhāhā I Ka Lani is a Hawaiian-led organization whose mission is to revitalize and advance indigenous Hawaiian culture. Pōhāhā I Ka Lani conducts place-based land stewardship, cultural education, and community engagement at sacred places surrounding Waipi’o Valley (Hāmākua District) and ‘Ōla‘a (Puna District) on Hawai’i Island. We offer the community meaningful, enriching opportunities to mālama ‘āina and understand the significance of Waipi’o Valley as a wahi pana.
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