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Mālama Hāmākua Marsh Community Native Forest

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ORGANIZATION: HEALTHY CLIMATE COMMUNITIES

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 54 people are interested
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Every Monday afternoon 4-6pm and First Saturday 9-11am, help care for the native forest on the watershed of Hāmākua Marsh with local non-profit Healthy Climate Communities. Learn about endangered plants and observe the native wetland birds as you remove invasive species. No experience required. The locked gate to the Wildlife Sanctuary will be open and parking is available inside. Gloves and tools are provided. Volunteers should bring a water bottle and covered shoes. Sun protection and long sleeves recommended. All ages are welcome but under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and under 18 years of age must have a parent sign their waiver.

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About HEALTHY CLIMATE COMMUNITIES

Location:

1006 MOKULUA DR, KAILUA, HI 96734, US

Mission Statement

Community education and action in Hawaii to fight climate change

Description

HCC has been planting and caring for a native forest on the watershed of Hāmākua Marsh in Kailua since 2015 with schools and other community groups. In addition to trees, we planted several endangered and rare native plants at our site, which is home to 3 species of endanged native birds. We also do teacher training and in-school workshops to educate on climate change.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

268 Hamakua DriveKailua, HI 96734

(21.38646,-157.73859)
 

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration
  • Botany
  • Gardening

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Every Monday 4-6pm & every First Saturday 9-11am
  • Gate to the DOFAW Wildlife Sanctuary is adjacent to 268 Hāmākua Drive

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested
  • https://healthyclimatecommunities.org/donate/

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