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Special Earth Day Hānai ‘āina Conservation Workday: Forest Restoration
Hiʻipaka LLC, Waimea Valley
Special Earth Day Forest Restoration Workday at Waimea Valley
Join us for a special Earth Day volunteer event and go 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 celebrate Earth Day in a big way as a part of our Waimea Valley Volunteers Team and help to care for this sacred Valley.
An RSVP is required.
Your Day begins with check-in at 7:30am. The volunteer work will go from 9:00am to 3:00pm 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 Pikake Pavilion to check in at 7:30am
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 the designated volunteer parking lot. Then continue walking mauka from there to the Visitor’s Center. If you see a sign that says endangered species ‘alae ula crossing you’ve gone too far, turn around and go back to the first buildings you saw.
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, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Physical Labor, Skilled Labor, Landscaping
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation
Requirements
Min age 12+
RSVP Required, Minimum Age, Complete Full Shift, Closed Toed Shoes
Special Earth Day Hānai ‘āina Conservation Workday: Forest Restoration
Hiʻipaka LLC, Waimea Valley
Special Earth Day Forest Restoration Workday at Waimea Valley
Join us for a special Earth Day volunteer event and go 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 celebrate Earth Day in a big way as a part of our Waimea Valley Volunteers Team and help to care for this sacred Valley.
An RSVP is required.
Your Day begins with check-in at 7:30am. The volunteer work will go from 9:00am to 3:00pm 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 Pikake Pavilion to check in at 7:30am
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 the designated volunteer parking lot. Then continue walking mauka from there to the Visitor’s Center. If you see a sign that says endangered species ‘alae ula crossing you’ve gone too far, turn around and go back to the first buildings you saw.
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, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Physical Labor, Skilled Labor, Landscaping
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation
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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