2019 HISAM Events

 

2019 HISAM EVENTS

O’ahu

  • 808 Cleanups: We will have multiple ongoing events involving invasive plant removals (mostly koa haole and buffelgrass), including these events in February:
  • He’eia Estuary Restoration:   Since the spring of 2015, Hui o Ko’olaupoko has been working at the mouth of He’eia Stream to clear invasive mangrove and other non-native plants in an effort to restore stream flow, re-plant native plants and improve habitat for native aquatic species and shorebirds.  The majority of invasive species removal was completed in under one year and the re-planting of native species began in February 2016. 
    Volunteers will be involved in clearing invasive plant species from the stream and shoreline area using small hand tools and hand pulling small weeds as we work to open and create areas to outplant native species. We will wrap up this service event with a short walk on to the private He’eia Fish Pond wall to hear about its historical significance and how efforts to restore the fish pond are directly linked to the HOK project and other projects in the ahupua’a (valley).

    • Wednesday, February 6th, 9 am – 12 pm
    • Wednesday, February 13th, 9 am – 12 pm
    • Saturday, February 16th, 9 am – 12 pm
    • Wednesday, February 20th, 9 am – 12 pm
    • Wednesday, February 27th, 9 am – 12 pm
  • Kaha Native Plant Garden: This project is a living example of how individual homeowners can help improve the local environment through the use of native vegetation and xeriscape gardens. The project replaced grass and invasive species along 150 yards of stream bank with native Hawaiian plants which can be used for soil stabilization, biofiltration and water conservation. Visitors can walk the garden pathways to see how plantings might appear in their own backyard. Volunteers will be involved in clearing invasive plant species from the area using small hand tools and hand pulling small weeds as we work to open and create areas to outplant native species.
    • Thursday, February 7th, 9 am – 12 pm
    • Thursday, February 14th, 9 am – 12 pm
    • Thursday, February 21st, 9 am – 12 pm
    • Thursday, February 28th, 9 am – 12 pm
  • Ko`olau Mountains Watershed Partnership (KMWP): 
    • Saturday, February 9th, 8:30 am – 3 pm
      • Event: Volunteer Workday – Invasive species removal and restoration
      • Place: Manana Trail
    • Saturday, February 23rd, 8:30 am – 12pm
  • O’ahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC): Surveys, “OISC-style” to remove invasive plants before they become widespread across the island. Volunteers will be hand-pulling plants and hiking off-trail in moderately steep to steep terrain with exposure to sun, rain, mosquitoes and muddy conditions. Volunteers should be physically fit for strenuous activity. Participants will be required to sign a waiver and provide emergency contact information. Minimum volunteer age is 12 years old. Children ages 12-14 must have an adult accompany them for the duration of the trip. Children ages 15-17 yrs. must have parent/guardian signature. Please call 808-266-7994 or email [email protected] with any questions.
  • Papahana Kuaola:
    • Saturday, February 16th, 9 am – 12 pm
      • Event: Haʻikū Stream Restoration Day
        • Focus is on removing invasive plants and animals from stream.
      • Place: Papahana Kuaola
    • Saturday, February 23rd, 9 am – 12 pm
      • Event: Lā ʻOhana Waipao
        • Focus is on removing invasive plants and animals from loʻi.
      • Place: Papahana Kuaola
  • Waikalua Loko I’a
    • Saturday, February 9th, 8 am – 12 pm
      • Event: Community Workday(lite lunch provided)
      • Place: Waikalua Loko I`a
      • RSVP: Rosalyn “Roz” Ku`uleimomi Rubio Dias Concepcion; Alaka`i Manager, [email protected] 
  • Windward Community College Rain Garden:  This project consists of approximately 3,000 square feet of rain gardens and native vegetation in front of Hale ‘Imiloa.  Rain Gardens are designed to capture storm water run-off from impervious surfaces like roofs, roads and parking lots.  The rain gardens trap and infiltrate the storm water run-off before it has a chance to carry pollutants into nearby streams and bays. Volunteers will be involved in clearing invasive plant species from the area using small hand tools and hand pulling small weeds as we work to open and create areas to out plant native species.
    • Saturday, February 9th, 9 am – 12 pm