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Hui o Ko`olaupoko relies heavily on community input and participation to initiate and maintain projects. Volunteers for Hui o Ko'olaupoko often work on projects involving erosion control, water quality monitoring, invasive species removal and habitat restoration using native Hawaiian flora.

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Upcoming activities for 2012

Calendar of Events

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He`eia Stream Restoration Project: This four year project, started in 2010, aims to restore about 4000ft of riparian habitat in upper He'eia Stream. In addition to reforesting with native vegetation, the project includes installation of erosion control techniques to address eroding stream banks, and monitoring water quality pre and post project implementation and educational workshops. Volunteers will help by clearing areas of non-native species and debris, spreading mulch, planting native species and maintaining planted areas.

Volunteers are asked to wear shoes and work clothes that they don't mind getting wet and dirty, bring a water bottle, snack and work gloves if you would like them.

Volunteers of all ages are invited to help maintain this project, participants age 16 and under must have adult supervision. Participants under the age of 18, attending without their parent or legal guardian must bring the signed waiver.

Work days are held the 3rd Saturday of every month from 8am-11am and will meet at either of the following locations.

Upcoming work days for 2012 are:

February 18th: meet at the nursery, view flyer.

March 17th

April 21st

May 19th

June 16th

All events are open to the public, drop-ins are welcome but an RSVP is appreciated. To RSVP, please call 808-381-7202 or send us an email

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Volunteer Days at Kaha Garden: Volunteer to help maintain the native garden while learning about native Hawaiian plants and local watershed issues. Volunteers are asked to wear shoes and work clothes that they don't mind getting wet and dirty, bring a water bottle, snack and work gloves if you would like them. All tools will be provided.

Volunteers of all ages are invited to help maintain this project, participants age 16 and under must have adult supervision. Participants under the age of 18, attending without their parent or legal guardian must bring the signed waiver.

Kaha Garden work days are held the 4th Saturday of every other month, from 8:30am-12pm.

Upcoming work days for 2012 are:

March 24th

May 26th

For event details and driving directions view the project flyer here. All events are open to the public, drop-ins are welcome but an RSVP is appreciated. To RSVP, please call 808-381-7202 or send us an email.

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Water Quality Snapshot Days

Water Quality Snapshot Days were created as a tool to promote environmental awareness and to help citizens gain first-hand experience in assessing the health of their local watershed.  Participants are instructed on proper monitoring techniques and are taught to use various types of water quality monitoring equipment. Data collected at the event can be used to create a base line for local water quality as well as be compared to past events across the State. Results from the snapshot days are complied and sent out to participants with an explanation of the findings.

An easy-to-use test kit will enable everyone regardless of age or experience to sample for a core set of water quality parameters including temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH (acidity), and turbidity (clarity). Participants will also learn about ways to improve water quality on their own property.

Upcoming Water Quality Snapshot Days:

February 25th at Kualoa Beach Park: 9-11a.m.

March 3rd at He'eia State Park: 9-11a.m.

View the event flyer here.

For more information on upcoming events or to become a participant call 808-381-7202 or send us an email.

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Windward Youth Leadership Fund: The Windward Youth Leadership Fund (WYLF) is an alternative way to raise funds for your activities while helping to strengthen our community. Rather than think about what you can sell, the WYLF challenges you to think about what you can give. Though the WYLF, youth can apply for and "earn" up to $5000 for their club or group activities by doing something positive for the watersheds in Windward O'ahu. The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation has partnered with Hui o Ko'olaupoko to provide this opportunity. Before you apply please contact a Hui o Ko'olaupoko representative to discuss your project ideas.

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Waimanalo Community Recycling Day

The third annual Waimanalo Community Recycling Day, held on January 7 2012 was a huge success. Nearly 100 volunteers and community members helped to recycle 1000 LBS of newspaper, magazines and phone books, 2 roll-off bins of scrap metal, a truck full of appliances, 8 pallets stacked with e-waste ant TVs, 200 tires and a truck full of items for Goodwill. 3 roll-off bins of trash and bulky items were also removed from the watershed. Mahalo to all of our sponsors, partners, volunteers and community supporters who are committed to keeping Waimanalo clean & green!

To see pictures from the 2012 Waimanalo Community Recycling Day, click here.

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If you you would like to have a Hui o Ko`olaupoko representative give a presentation to your community, civic or youth group please contact us.

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