Hanai 'aina Conservation Work Day: Restore and Protect our Native Forest Land

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This is a unique chance to be a part of our Waimea Valley Volunteers Team and help to care for our sacred valley. You will be going on an exclusive hike up to the central ridgeline called kalahe'e and you will spend the day helping with our conservation projects. An RSVP is required.

Work goes from 9am to 3pm 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 Botanical Office and be ready to leave for the hike at 9am

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 any of the regular parking lots. Then continue walking mauka from there to the Botanical office. It will be up the road to the left of the Visitor center. If you see a sign that says endangered species 'alae ula crossing keep going up that way. If you are having trouble finding your way, go to the front desk in the visitor center, let them know you are here to volunteer and ask to be directed towards the botanical offices, they can help you.

What:

This is a conservation work day, aimed at restoring and protecting the native forest habitat. We shall be hiking up onto Kal?he`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, but you are welcome to bring personal gloves**

How Many:

We are looking for a maximum of 20 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.

After an initial volunteer day (IE: volunteer once with a parent/ guardian), individuals 16 years and older will be considered on a case by case basis for volunteering without a parent or guardian present. *Their Parent or guardian will still need to be present in the morning to sign their waiver form.*

What to bring:

Water (at least 2 liters) (REQUIRED)
Lunch
Gloves
Rain gear
Insect repellent (mostly for the hike)
Close toed Shoes (REQUIRED)
Sun screen
Hat
Long pants
Long sleeved shirt
Face Mask
A Positive Attitude!

Terrain:

The terrain is easy to moderate for Kalahe`e Ridge.

** There is very little shade on the ridge and it can get quite hot!! Be prepared!**

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*** To RSVP:Please email Volunteers@waimeavalley.net or call (808)638-5855 ***

**Also, please specify which date you plan on volunteering**

Find out more:

http://www.WaimeaValley.net