REBUILD KOKO CRATER STAIRS
Kokonut Koalition
Every person associated with this project is volunteering their time and sweat to rebuild the Koko Crater Stairs. Come on out and pitch in. We are having a great time most weekdays from 7am to 12, but there are ways you can help out just as part of your climb, by carrying some gravel up the hill or helping us remove the large number of disintegrated rail ties cast to the sides of the trail over the years.
Contact our volunteer coordinator, or just ask any Koko volunteer there how you can help right on the spot (most of us are in bright yellow volunteer shirts).Join our Facebook group to keep up on developments.
The volunteer work consists of:
*Filling and tying gravel bags near the trailhead. We usually get a production process going. This is the least taxing kind of volunteer activities on the mountain, and is an essential part of our work.
Carrying gravel bags and lumber up the stairs to locations where they are needed. Gravel bags are 40-50 pounds and it is very tough work. We usually have gravel managers up on the hill to let you know where to lay bags. Taking a bag all the way to its final destination is difficult, and we often set things up in stages, so you may be recruited to shuttle bags in between stages.
*Carrying gravel buckets up the stairs and dumping the contents where it’s needed – 80 percent of the gravel we place is loose. Most people find that two evenly-loaded buckets is easier to carry than one. We have a system of flags set up every day that are managed by our gravel directors. Buckets of gravel get poured in areas marked with a single orange flag. If you come to Koko later in the afternoon, we usually leave buckets and shovels out. You’re free to carry some buckets up and pour them in flagged areas.
*Carrying lumber up the stairs to spots where handlers will direct you to drop it off. Each board is 8 feet long and about 70 pounds. It’s very hard work and requires some care and balance.
*Building steps and retaining walls. Each morning we assemble 2-3 teams of people who want to build. It’s not very complicated work, but comfort with basic power tools (a saw, and impact driver) and simple construction (measuring tape, a square) is a plus. We pair each team with an experienced builder, and we provide all the tools and supplies needed.
Kokonut Koalition
About the organizer
Kokonut Koalition works to preserve, protect, and enhance the community’s access to iconic Hawaii trails and landscapes for current and future generations. We work to educate the public and public agencies on past and current uses of such sites to allow the continued respectful use of these public outdoor recreation opportunities. Our current project is the revitalization of the Koko Crater Stairs.
Good For
Teens, Families, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Skilled Labor, Non Profit Networking
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Community Engagement, Non Profit Support
REBUILD KOKO CRATER STAIRS
Kokonut Koalition
Every person associated with this project is volunteering their time and sweat to rebuild the Koko Crater Stairs. Come on out and pitch in. We are having a great time most weekdays from 7am to 12, but there are ways you can help out just as part of your climb, by carrying some gravel up the hill or helping us remove the large number of disintegrated rail ties cast to the sides of the trail over the years.
Contact our volunteer coordinator, or just ask any Koko volunteer there how you can help right on the spot (most of us are in bright yellow volunteer shirts).Join our Facebook group to keep up on developments.
The volunteer work consists of:
*Filling and tying gravel bags near the trailhead. We usually get a production process going. This is the least taxing kind of volunteer activities on the mountain, and is an essential part of our work.
Carrying gravel bags and lumber up the stairs to locations where they are needed. Gravel bags are 40-50 pounds and it is very tough work. We usually have gravel managers up on the hill to let you know where to lay bags. Taking a bag all the way to its final destination is difficult, and we often set things up in stages, so you may be recruited to shuttle bags in between stages.
*Carrying gravel buckets up the stairs and dumping the contents where it’s needed – 80 percent of the gravel we place is loose. Most people find that two evenly-loaded buckets is easier to carry than one. We have a system of flags set up every day that are managed by our gravel directors. Buckets of gravel get poured in areas marked with a single orange flag. If you come to Koko later in the afternoon, we usually leave buckets and shovels out. You’re free to carry some buckets up and pour them in flagged areas.
*Carrying lumber up the stairs to spots where handlers will direct you to drop it off. Each board is 8 feet long and about 70 pounds. It’s very hard work and requires some care and balance.
*Building steps and retaining walls. Each morning we assemble 2-3 teams of people who want to build. It’s not very complicated work, but comfort with basic power tools (a saw, and impact driver) and simple construction (measuring tape, a square) is a plus. We pair each team with an experienced builder, and we provide all the tools and supplies needed.
Good For
Teens, Families, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People
Activity Type
Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Cleanup, Physical Labor, Skilled Labor, Non Profit Networking
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Community Engagement, Non Profit Support
Kokonut Koalition
About the organizer
Kokonut Koalition works to preserve, protect, and enhance the community’s access to iconic Hawaii trails and landscapes for current and future generations. We work to educate the public and public agencies on past and current uses of such sites to allow the continued respectful use of these public outdoor recreation opportunities. Our current project is the revitalization of the Koko Crater Stairs.