Mālama Nā Koʻolau Volunteer Day at Waiheʻe Valley
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
Join in for a fantastic day caring for our native forest restoration site in
Waihe’e Valley!
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. There is an additional waiver that will be required by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) since the worksite is located on their property. The BWS form will be sent to you on completion of the KMWP 2026 Waiver Form.
Please remember that your RSVP is not complete until KMWP has received both sets of waiver forms.
Visit the KMWP events Calendar for more information and to RSVP.
The 2026 volunteer forms and instructions can be found here.
This event is limited to 25 participants total and these ones fill up fast. RSVPs are taken on a first come first serve basis and anyone who misses their waiver form deadlines will have their reservation cancelled to open the spots up for anyone on the waiting list who has finished their forms.
What: This service-learning opportunity will include invasive species removal to protect native species in the area and other restoration work within the forest enclosure. There may be some brush clearing, seed bomb throwing, trail work, and seed collection. Occasionally these events include a water tunnel tour with BWS
When: The general timeline for these events is 9am to 12pm; check-in at Kahalu’u regional park at 8:30am.
please see our events calendar for a more accurate schedule as that may change to adjust for water tunnel tours and other optional activities.
Where: We will be meeting that morning at Kahaluʻu Regional Park. From there, we will carpool to the worksite. The road to the worksite is not paved. 4-wheel drive is not required, but vehicles with low clearance may have difficulty on the road. Keep in mind that access to the site is through a locked gate, and participants will only be able to enter and exit with KMWP or BWS staff. Parking space is limited to no more than 10 vehicles at the worksite, so please consider going with a friend or carpooling if possible.
Learn more about this site: Waihe’e Valley 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, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Landscaping, Educational Activity
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Community Engagement
Requirements
RSVP Required, Sign Digital Waiver, Minimum Age, Minimum Age With Chaperone, Closed Toed Shoes
Mālama Nā Koʻolau Volunteer Day at Waiheʻe Valley
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
Join in for a fantastic day caring for our native forest restoration site in
Waihe’e Valley!
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. There is an additional waiver that will be required by the Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS) since the worksite is located on their property. The BWS form will be sent to you on completion of the KMWP 2026 Waiver Form.
Please remember that your RSVP is not complete until KMWP has received both sets of waiver forms.
Visit the KMWP events Calendar for more information and to RSVP.
The 2026 volunteer forms and instructions can be found here.
This event is limited to 25 participants total and these ones fill up fast. RSVPs are taken on a first come first serve basis and anyone who misses their waiver form deadlines will have their reservation cancelled to open the spots up for anyone on the waiting list who has finished their forms.
What: This service-learning opportunity will include invasive species removal to protect native species in the area and other restoration work within the forest enclosure. There may be some brush clearing, seed bomb throwing, trail work, and seed collection. Occasionally these events include a water tunnel tour with BWS
When: The general timeline for these events is 9am to 12pm; check-in at Kahalu’u regional park at 8:30am.
please see our events calendar for a more accurate schedule as that may change to adjust for water tunnel tours and other optional activities.
Where: We will be meeting that morning at Kahaluʻu Regional Park. From there, we will carpool to the worksite. The road to the worksite is not paved. 4-wheel drive is not required, but vehicles with low clearance may have difficulty on the road. Keep in mind that access to the site is through a locked gate, and participants will only be able to enter and exit with KMWP or BWS staff. Parking space is limited to no more than 10 vehicles at the worksite, so please consider going with a friend or carpooling if possible.
Learn more about this site: Waihe’e Valley 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, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Landscaping, Educational Activity
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Community Engagement
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.