2 'Alae 'Ula successfully fledged at Kaha Garden,2 amazing Australian interns,200 native plants propagated and outplanted,245 volunteers assisted at 22 events,totalling over 600 hours of service!Before another month of the new year passes us quickly by, we wanted to extend a huge mahalo to all who participated in our 2023 events and supported our efforts from near or far.
In 2023, we put all of our love and attention on first project site, Kaha Garden. For over 15 years we have been caring for the native vegetation here with the help of more than 3,500 amazing community members. Through all this attention, we have seen wonderful growth and transformation of the garden area and invite you all to come and wander the pathways, read the educational signage, and see if you can spot our resident 'alae 'ula pair.

In 2024, we will be hosting a minimum of three public events per month, and offering additional days for private events. This Spring we are launching a newly revised garden curriculum for elementary age students and garden games for homeschool and pre-school keiki! We have also been working with various water quality partners to support Windward area homeowners in assessing their properties to better capture and infiltrate rainwater before it has a chance to pick up pollution and enter our streams and oceans. Read more about the Follow The Drop program in the article below. HOK is working to build our capacity to support invasive species eradication efforts and the organizations who dedicate their time to help our communities combat invasive pests such as Little Fire Ant, Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles, and dangerous non-native plants.

Mahalo for your continued support of Hui o Ko'olaupoko
-Kristen Kane & HOK Board of Directors

Hui o Koʻolaupoko (HOK) is excited to announce the launch of our 2014 Makai to Mauka Fundraiser.  This year's fundraiser includes two events that reflect HOK's mission of: protecting ocean health by restoring the ʻāina: mauka to makai. 

The first event, Huakaʻi Makai (journey to the ocean), takes place on Sunday, November 2nd on Kailua Bay.  This makai event includes a race for ocean enthusiasts in the categories of swimming, outrigger paddling and stand-up paddle boarding, choosing from three different courses in Kailua Bay.  This event is a partnership with Kailua Sailboards and Kayaks and Kanaka Ikaika and aims to raise awareness about HOK's efforts to protect ocean health.

The second event, Huakaʻi Mauka (journey to the mountains), takes place on Saturday, November 8th on the beautiful grounds of Kualoa Ranch.  This mauka event includes an elegant evening on the ranch featuring a cocktail hour with pupu's by Sweet Home Waimanalo and jeep tours to view HOK's Hakipuʻu Stream Restoration Project.  The festivities will be followed by a farm to fork dinner collaboration by Chef Mark "Gooch" Noguchi of Pili Group, Chef John Memering of Cactus and Chef Kealoha Domingo of NuiKealoha.  In addition, the evening will feature live music from Keauhou, an open beer and wine bar, a dessert bar and a robust silent auction.  

We hope you will join us in making our inaugural fundraiser a huge success.



For Huakaʻi Makai race entries, Huakaʻi Mauka dinner tickets, and event sponsorship opportunities visit the 
Hui o Ko'olaupoko website.