Mālama Nā Koʻolau Volunteer Day at Nuʻuanu Pali Garden
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
Join in for a fantastic day caring for our native forest at the
Nu’uanu Pali Lookout Demonstration Garden!
Volunteers with our Mālama Nā Ko’olau Program will have opportunities to clear invasive species and protect native forests to grow watershed resources and empower community action. This forest restoration work helps protect native plants and animals, reduces risks of environmental disasters like floods and fires. Our goal is to empowers local communities through knowledge and experience to help them build effective stewardship programs.
Who: Anyone who is interested in learning about our native forests and caring for these incredible places is invited to be part of the restoration project. Participants of all ages and ability levels are welcome, but only registered KMWP volunteers can join these events. You must turn in your completed volunteer application forms or RSVP by the event deadline to be eligible.
Visit the KMWP events Calendar for more information and to RSVP.
The 2026 volunteer forms and instructions can be found here.
We have 25 spots open for each session and they are filled on a first come first serve basis, any additional volunteers who sign up will be placed on a waiting list.
What: This is a Service-learning opportunity, the volunteers will be clearing invasive species, planting some native species, and protecting our growing native forest to improve our watershed resources and empower community action.
When: Meet between 8:30 and 8:45 am for check-ins, work will go from 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Where: The Nu’uanu Pali Native Forest Demonstration Garden.
Why: The Pali Lookout has an extraordinary historical and cultural significance. Caring for it allows us to keep the connections alive and flourishing. It is also easily accessible and is visited by people from all over the world. For many, this would be their first, or maybe only, chance to see and learn more about Hawaii’s native species. The Garden has the potential to touch many lives and increase awareness of the value of our native forests.
Learn more about this site: Nu’uanu Pali Lookout Demonstration Garden on koolauwatershed.org
What to Know
- Maximum 25 volunteers per event (first-come, first-served)
- You must be registered with KMWP as a Mālama Nā Koʻolau Volunteer to participate
- Registrations are good for the calendar year (Jan. – Dec.)
- RSVP deadline is approximately 2 weeks before the event
- All necessary tools provided — bring personal gear, food, and water
- Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty
- Bring sun/rain/bug protection and at least 2 liters of water
To register or RSVP, email koolaupartnership@gmail.com or sign up through the KMWP events Calendar. Visit the KMWP Volunteer page for registration forms and more details.
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
About the organizer
KMWP works across over 103,000 acres of the Ko’olau Mountains. Our partnership was formed with the goal to protect our watershed resources and increase the recharge of our aquifers with high quality water through active conservation of our forested lands.
We work across landowner boundaries to eliminate threats to the watershed such as habitat-modifying invasive weeds and ungulates like goats and wild boars. Our focus is on combining protection with restoration using a adaptive management strategies and established conservation practices. These methods include the installation of ungulate-proof fencing, various weed removal techniques, restoration planting, and long-term monitoring.
We also reach out to local communities, individuals, and organizations to empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective stewards of their land. We host educational presentations, workshops, and service-learning opportunities, to give everyone the chance to learn about and protect the native ecosystems and watershed resources of the Ko’olau Mountains.
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Landscaping, Educational Activity
Cause
Environmental Conservation
Requirements
RSVP Required, Sign Digital Waiver, Minimum Age, Minimum Age With Chaperone, Closed Toed Shoes
Mālama Nā Koʻolau Volunteer Day at Nuʻuanu Pali Garden
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
Join in for a fantastic day caring for our native forest at the
Nu’uanu Pali Lookout Demonstration Garden!
Volunteers with our Mālama Nā Ko’olau Program will have opportunities to clear invasive species and protect native forests to grow watershed resources and empower community action. This forest restoration work helps protect native plants and animals, reduces risks of environmental disasters like floods and fires. Our goal is to empowers local communities through knowledge and experience to help them build effective stewardship programs.
Who: Anyone who is interested in learning about our native forests and caring for these incredible places is invited to be part of the restoration project. Participants of all ages and ability levels are welcome, but only registered KMWP volunteers can join these events. You must turn in your completed volunteer application forms or RSVP by the event deadline to be eligible.
Visit the KMWP events Calendar for more information and to RSVP.
The 2026 volunteer forms and instructions can be found here.
We have 25 spots open for each session and they are filled on a first come first serve basis, any additional volunteers who sign up will be placed on a waiting list.
What: This is a Service-learning opportunity, the volunteers will be clearing invasive species, planting some native species, and protecting our growing native forest to improve our watershed resources and empower community action.
When: Meet between 8:30 and 8:45 am for check-ins, work will go from 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Where: The Nu’uanu Pali Native Forest Demonstration Garden.
Why: The Pali Lookout has an extraordinary historical and cultural significance. Caring for it allows us to keep the connections alive and flourishing. It is also easily accessible and is visited by people from all over the world. For many, this would be their first, or maybe only, chance to see and learn more about Hawaii’s native species. The Garden has the potential to touch many lives and increase awareness of the value of our native forests.
Learn more about this site: Nu’uanu Pali Lookout Demonstration Garden on koolauwatershed.org
What to Know
- Maximum 25 volunteers per event (first-come, first-served)
- You must be registered with KMWP as a Mālama Nā Koʻolau Volunteer to participate
- Registrations are good for the calendar year (Jan. – Dec.)
- RSVP deadline is approximately 2 weeks before the event
- All necessary tools provided — bring personal gear, food, and water
- Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty
- Bring sun/rain/bug protection and at least 2 liters of water
To register or RSVP, email koolaupartnership@gmail.com or sign up through the KMWP events Calendar. Visit the KMWP Volunteer page for registration forms and more details.
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Landscaping, Educational Activity
Cause
Environmental Conservation
Requirements
RSVP Required, Sign Digital Waiver, Minimum Age, Minimum Age With Chaperone, Closed Toed Shoes
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
About the organizer
KMWP works across over 103,000 acres of the Ko’olau Mountains. Our partnership was formed with the goal to protect our watershed resources and increase the recharge of our aquifers with high quality water through active conservation of our forested lands.
We work across landowner boundaries to eliminate threats to the watershed such as habitat-modifying invasive weeds and ungulates like goats and wild boars. Our focus is on combining protection with restoration using a adaptive management strategies and established conservation practices. These methods include the installation of ungulate-proof fencing, various weed removal techniques, restoration planting, and long-term monitoring.
We also reach out to local communities, individuals, and organizations to empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective stewards of their land. We host educational presentations, workshops, and service-learning opportunities, to give everyone the chance to learn about and protect the native ecosystems and watershed resources of the Ko’olau Mountains.