|
Sun., 8/1
Volunteer Opportunities with Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR)
Aloha!
For potential volunteer opportunities and announcements, please periodically review:
http://www.hear.org/announcements/ &
http://www.hear.org/volunteer/maui/
Posted Tue., 8/3 by Nature Conservancy (Stefanie Loo Jefts)
Sun., 1/1
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens' Weed & Pot Club
Come and join Maui Nui Botanical Gardens' Weed & Pot Club. The group meets on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Projects are geared for adults and vary from weeding, trimming, planting, and raking to potting plants in our nursery as well as other projects. Sunscreen, tools and gloves are provided; please wear gardening clothes and closed-toe shoes.
Where: 150 Kanaloa Avenue in Kahului.
For more information call Tina Barnes at 249-2798.
Posted Thu., 1/12 by Nature Conservancy (Stefanie Loo Jefts)
Sun., 1/1
Volunteer Opportunities at Hanauma Bay
Looking for an excuse to hang out at the beach? Want to learn more about marine life in Hawai`i?
Volunteer with the Hanauma Bay Education Program! The Hanauma Bay Education Program is seeking volunteers to answer visitor questions, lead interpretive talks, and promote good reef etiquette among park users. Benefits include an extensive training and ongoing educational opportunities.
Interested individuals, please contact Melissa Mac Garrett at 808-394-1374 or by e-mail at hbvp@hawaii.edu
Posted Thu., 1/12 by Nature Conservancy (Stefanie Loo Jefts)
Sun., 4/2
Taro Patch Restoration in Honokohau Valley (Maui)
The Honokohau Valley Association is restoring some
taro patches. There is need for volunteers to help in
planting taro. Volunteers will learn how to use the
rocks, soil and resources in the valley to try to
recreate as much as possible a traditional kalo patch.
Every Sunday, from 8am to 11am. Bring water and lunch.
Leave a message for David of your interest and for
directions and further information at 573-3250. The
valley is about a 1 hour drive from Wailuku.
Posted Tue., 3/28 by Nature Conservancy (Stefanie Loo Jefts)
Thu., 3/15
Volunteer with Haleakala National Park
Haleakala National Park is seeking applicants for a variety of paid and volunteer opportunities. The purpose of the summer youth program is to provide conservation opportunities and to explore career options in conservation for the next generation. Residents can also apply for year-round volunteer opportunities so they can experience their national park while in service to Haleakala. For more information call 572-4487.
Friends of Haleakala monthly Crater service trips:
Like to hike, stay in the back-country while weeding invasive plants, repairing cabins and protecting native ecosystems? The Friends of Haleakala hike leads service
trips to Crater cabins on weekends once monthly. The schedule of events is
posted on-line at www.fhnp.org/service.html. Space is limited so make your
reservation early.
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages:
Want to lend your unique skills and expertise to your national park? Residents can apply for 21 diverse positions such as trails maintenance, visitor assistance, weed control, cultural demonstration, library and clerical help. These unpaid positions range from 2 hours to 40 hours per week. Volunteers work with NPS staff, the public and discover the "insider" perspective.
Transportation from Makawao is available! Apply on-line at:
www.nps.gov/hale/supportyourpark/volunteer-opportunities.htm
Posted Thu., 3/15 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Fri., 6/8
NTBG (Kauai) Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER THURSDAYS AT LIMAHULI GARDEN AND PRESERVE
Who: Limahuli Garden & Preserve of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
What: Limahuli Garden and Preserve is seeking volunteers to aid in restoration of a native Hawaiian forest. This is a great opportunity to get involved in important cultural and ecological restoration work, be active outdoors, meet new people and preserve the 'aina of Kaua'i
When: Every Thursday from 8-11am
Where: Limahuli Garden is located in Ha'ena 1/2 mile from the end of the highway (Ke'e Beach)
Contact: Lahela Correa, Limahuli Visitor Program Manager on 826-1053 or Lea Taddonio, NTBG Volunteer Coordinator at 332-7324, ext.228
Posted Wed., 9/27 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
Wed., 11/28
Volunteers needed to help Koke'e Conservation Program (Kauai)
The Koke'e Resource Conservation Program (Kauai) is always looking for volunteers to assist in weed control.
Work is done in the Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Park as well as the Alaka'i Swamp. Please contact the office at 335-0045 for hours and more information.
Posted Wed., 11/28 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 1/1
Kalihi Stream Restoration Workdays (Oahu)
KAUPA (Kalihi Ahupua'a Ulu Pono Ahahui, The Progressive Kalihi Watershed Association) is dedicated to restoring the natural and cultural resources within our ahupua'a through education, outreach and action. KAUPA is currently working on a Kalihi stream restoration project behind Kalihi Waena Elementary School. This includes cleaning up the stream, as well as creating pathways and restoring the stream banks. KAUPA is also currently establishing an edible/medicinal Polynesian garden where community members can come to plant, grow, and harvest native plant like Ulu, Kalo, Mai'a, Uala...whatevahs!
KAUPA hosts community workdays every Second Saturday of the Month to help establish and maintain this garden as well as do stream cleanups...anything we can do to take care of the 'aina.
Volunteer information:
Who: Kalihi Ahupua'a community members and anyone else that is interested!
What: "Second Saturdays"
Where: Behind Kalihi Waena Elementary School 1240 Gulick Ave.
When: Every "second saturday" of the month, 8:30-11:00am
Why: Kalihi Stream Cleanup and Restoration Site Cleanup
USE: Clothes to get dirty in, sunscreen, hat, shoes
Directions: From H-1, take the Likelike exit mauka towards Kaneohe. At the first light, turn LEFT onto School St. At the second light, turn LEFT at Gulick Ave. Kalihi Waena Elementary School will be down a few blocks on your right. Turn in to the parking lot and look for the tent in the back.
For more information please contact Barbara Natale at 381-3643 or email kaupa@googlegroups.com
Posted Fri., 3/7 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 1/1
Volunteer Workdays with Kalihi Stream Project
Kalihi Stream Project is ten years old! The project that began in 1998, is a community-based initiative to facilitate the restoration of Kalihi Stream to its former place as a community asset. The Project objective is to increase community awareness of Kalihi Stream as a natural resource, through community involvement and education.
The Kalihi Stream Project invites volunteers to join us in our bi monthly stream days, as we join forces to care for, clean, talk story, educate, plant native seedlings, and learn and grow together, as we maintain, respect and steward the land and water for each other, for those who came before us and for future generations.
Where: Kuhio Park Terrace on School Street.
When: The second and fourth Saturday's from 2/08-8/08, from 9am until 12 noon.
Who: Everyone is welcome! The project is designed for local residents and the community to come and join in a stream day or educational workshop event.
What: Cleaning the stream; picking up trash in surrounding areas, rake out rough areas, plant native plants, weed invasive species, water, and scheduled water monitoring workshops.
All tools, gloves, water and snacks are provided. Come prepared to work and get muddy. Please wear closed toe shoes for safety. Actual work time approx 1.5-2 hours, with a snack break, finishing up with dumping, recycling, and packing back up by noon. Note: For safety reasons, stream days will be cancelled on rainy and stormy days, due to possible flash floods.
For more information contact: Francesca Freund, L.Ac. at: alohafrancesca@gmail.com
Posted Mon., 2/11 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 1/1
Ulupo Heiau Work Day Every Second Saturday (Oahu)
Ulupo Heiau (Night of
Inspiration) is one of the first sacred temples to have built as a "mapele" (agriculture) heiau by the first people or menehune and dedicated to Kaneulupo. The Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club and 'Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi are the co-curators at this State Historic site complex and conduct service projects every second Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to restore the Hawaiian ethno-botanical and culutral features. We meet at the parking area by the Heiau and behind the Windward YMCA. Bring: Lunch, water, rain gear, sunscreen, work gloves.If you can, also bring tools such as sickles, handsaws, machete, hand cultivators or chain saws.For more info and to signup: call Kaimi Scudder at
593-0112 or email at "email@ahahui.net" If you have not been to Ulupo Heiau in the last year or so, you are in for a big surprise. See what community volunteers can do to malama 'aina!
Posted Fri., 2/8 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 1/1
Na Pohaku O Hauwahine Workdays (Oahu)
NA POHAKU O HAUWAHINE (The rock formation of the Hawaiian Mo'o goddess and guardian of Kawainui Marsh) is located on the right-hand side of Kapa'a Quarry road at the Y-intersection before entering the Kapa'a Landfill Transfer Station. It offers a panoramic view into the "piko" of Kawainui Marsh where one can observe in tranquility the wetland birds and marsh vegetation. Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi is the curator for this newly designated State Park. We are planting the 12 acres with native plants to recreate a dryland forest ecosystem. Brush removal and trail construction has revealed ancient Hawaiian terraces that align the massive rock outcrops. We are also working in the marsh, to form a wetland bird habitat.
WHEN: Service projects are held the third Saturday of each month. Meeting time for all service projects will be at 8:30 am and completed by 12:30 pm.
WHERE: The right side of Kapa'a Quarry Rd. about one mile from the intersection of Kapa'a Quarry Rd. and Kalanianaole Hwy.
WHAT TO BRING: Backpack, lunch, water, rain gear, mosquito repellent, gloves.
TOOLS: Sickles, pruners, handsaws, machete, hand cultivators.
CALL: Phone: 593-0112 or email email@ahahui.net for more information and to sign-up for these service projects
Posted Mon., 3/10 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Tue., 3/18
Join Hawaii Outreach Hui
HAWAII OUTREACH HUI
- Interested in meeting others involved in conservation oriented outreach in Hawaii?
- Are you looking for ways to pool resources and partner with other agencies and groups working towards the same conservation goals?
- Looking for help in developing your outreach program? Need some new ideas for your program?
- Do you want to find out what kinds of conservation themed events are happening in your area?
JOIN THE HAWAII OUTREACH HUI!
The Hawaii Outreach Hui is an informal networking group connecting professionals in Hawaii who work in conservation related outreach including education, community involvement, marketing, public relations, meetings, and other related activities. Our goal is to make it easy to find each other, get to know each other, share information and best practices, and have fun!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Colleen Cole
NARS Outreach & Education Specialist
(808) 333-7741 or tcolleencole@gmail.com
OR
Evelyn Wight
TNC Hawaii Senior Communications Manager
(808) 587-6277 or ewight@tnc.org
JOIN OUR YAHOO GROUP:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hawaiioutreachhui/
LOOK FOR US AT THE 2008 HAWAII CONSERVATION CONFERENCE
Posted Wed., 3/19 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
Wed., 6/25
Volunteers needed for the Kokua Foundation's Farm to Schools Program
'AINA In Schools is a farm to school program dedicated to connecting children to their land, waters and food in order to grow a healthier future for Hawai'i. Participating elementary schools include: Aikahi, Ala Wai, Makaha, Ke Kula O Kamakau, Sunset Beach, Wai'alae, Waikiki, and Wheeler. New Schools will be added to the program for school year 2008-2009! Seeking volunteers:
Nutrition Docent: Trained docents who teach nutrition lessons in the school to 2nd, 5th, 6th graders. (Commitment: Teach 8 classroom lessons per year, 2 per quarter.)
Nutrition Lesson Assistant: Assists the nutrition docent with shopping for food, and assists during the lesson with food prep and lesson cart preparation. (Commitment: Assist with 8 classroom lessons per school year, 2 per quarter.)
Garden Lesson Assistant: Assists lead educators who teach garden lessons in schools. May also be trained to teach lessons or advise school garden clubs. (Commitment: Attend 3 garden lessons per semester for K, 1st, or 5th grades. Once a semester for 4th grade.)
Garden Party: Help to build and maintain school gardens. Duties can include assembling garden boxes, loosening soil, shoveling mulch, creating garden artwork, watering, and more.(Commitment: Attend "Garden Parties" at the beginning and end of each school year, or as frequently as every week, depending on volunteer's availability.)
Garbage Gurus: Trained to teach vermicomposting and ecological footprint lessons, and assist schools with periodic "Wastestream Audits" of cafeteria and other school waste. (Commitment: As needed.)
Farm Connections: I know a farmer/s that may be interested in hosting a field trip, speaking to a class, or offering their local produce as a school menu option
CONTACT: volunteer@kokuahawaiifoundation.org for more information
Posted Wed., 6/25 by The Nature Conservancy (Janice Staab)
Mon., 10/6
Help Restore Wild Places on Oahu with Kaala Farm
Ka`ala Farm, Inc., is seeking groups (e.g., schools, clubs, associations, churches, businesses) to assist in the floral restoration of five sites in west O`ahu (see descriptions below). Work would consist of alien plant removal and native plantings. If interested, please contact Bruce Koebele at (808) 696-4954 or kaalafarm@gmail.com.
Kalaeloa (two sites) - Help maintain populations of the endangered `Ewa Plains `akoko and `Ewa hinahina. Sites are accessible by vehicle.
Nanakuli - Help the endangered na`u (Hawaiian gardenia) and other native dry forest plants in our Cultural & Botanical Preserve. Site is accessible by vehicle.
Wai`anae - Help recreate a native dry forest near our Cultural Learning Center. Site is accessible by vehicle.
Makaha - Help restore dry and mesic native forest within a fenced enclosure in the Valley. Site is accessible by a 30-45 minute, moderately-difficult hike (500 ft elevation gain).
Posted Tue., 10/7 by Nature Conservancy (Pauline Sato)
|
