(Begins at 9:00am until Noon)
Come help out the park and the 'aina (land) by cutting invasive Himalayan Ginger (Heydechium gardnerianum) on park trails. Loopers and gloves are provided. Participants are encouraged to wear long sleeve shirts, long pants and closed shoes Work is often in the shade of the forest with sweet sounds of native Honey Creepers like Apapane and 'Oma'o above to serenade as you work. Water, snacks, rain gear and sun protection are recommended.
This project is open to the public. The hike is around one-mile, moderate round trip leaving from the Kilauea Visitor Center at the park. The hike involves walking over rough, uneven terrain on a dirt and rock path, with up to a 400-foot elevation change.
This is a repeating one-day event, and no park housing is available for volunteer participants.
The difficultly level of this position is considered average.
For additional information contact Paul and Jane Field at field@hawaii.edu
Start Date - 2024-04-02
End Date - 2025-03-31
Activities include: Weed/Invasive Species Control
Difficulty_Level: Average
Hosts Housing Amenities: No Housing/Amenities Available
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