Hanai aina Conservation Workday: Forest Restoration

Forest Restoration Workday at Waimea Valley:

This is a unique chance to be a part of our Waimea Valley Volunteers Team and help us care for this sacred valley. You will be going on an exclusive hike up to the central ridgeline called kalāhe'e and you will spend the day helping our conservation team care for the native forest land. *An RSVP is required.*

Work goes from 9am to 3pm and may include: Native Planting, Invasive species control and mulching.

*** 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***

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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 forest plants (when available), remove invasive species and participate in other conservation projects like mulching and seed collection. It is a moderate hike up to the site (takes about 45 minutes).

** We will provide all 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.

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***To RSVP: Please email [email protected] or call (808)638-5855 ***

**Please be sure to specify which date you plan on volunteering and how many people are in your group**

You can also sign up through the Waimea events calendar here: https://tockify.com/volunteerwaimea/agenda

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For more information: 

Visit the volunteers tab on our website --  Waimea Valley Volunteers