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The He'eia Estuary Restoration Project, located on He'eia State Park (currently managed by Kama 'āina Kids), will take place at the mouth of He'eia Stream in an five acre area dominated by non-native species including mangrove and hau bush where both species have encroached on the stream corridor, making it nearly impassable. This project continues our efforts from the original project at the top of He'eia stream in Ha'iku, now down to the base at the estuary mouth.
Invasive species removal work at the He'eia Estuary Restoration Project began in April 2015 with the removed of material which was later chipped and composted on site or repurposed into wood for planters and hale material. Replacement of native plant species aid in erosion control, filtration of storm water runoff, and provide habitat for native species. We have removed roughly 4 acres of invasive mangrove and plan to finish the last acre early 2019!
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Kaha Garden is a native xeriscape garden located in urban Kailua and maintained solely by community volunteers. Volunteers at Kaha Garden are taught to identify native plants, learn their growing patterns, how to properly propagate, and where to plant different species to maximize their ecological benefits. Community workdays are held quarterly at this site.
This event is ideal for volunteers of all ages or with limited time to donate, volunteers can come & go as their schedule allows. Volunteers are asked to wear shoes and work clothes that they don't mind getting dirty, bring a reusable water bottle, and reef friendly sunscreen. All tools will be provided. Participants under age 16 must have adult supervision. Participants under the age of 18, attending without their parent or legal guardian must bring the signed waiver. Private weekday service learning/workdays at any HOK project site can be arranged for groups of ten or more. Contact us to schedule an event. Kaha Native Garden Workdays
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Private weekday service learning/workdays at any HOK project site can be arranged for groups of ten or more. Contact us to schedule a day for your group.Our community work days and volunteer events happen rain or shine!
In the rare event that we would need to cancel a workday due to unsafe weather conditions, we will update our Facebook page for event status no later that one hour prior to scheduled start. Participants under age 16 must have adult supervision. Participants under the age of 18, attending without their parent or legal guardian must bring the signed waiver. |
Windward Community College Low Impact Retro-fit
HOK and Windward Community College (WCC) have partnered to install approximately 3,000 square feet of rain gardens and native vegetation in front of Hale 'Imiloa to capture storm water run-off from over 18,000 square feet of impervious surface from the roof, road, and parking lots. The rain gardens will trap and infiltrate the storm water runoff before it has a chance to carry pollutants into nearby Kea'ahala Stream and Kāne'ohe Bay. Volunteers help to remove weeds and invasive species from the site as well as prune native vegetation, maintain the structural integrity of the downspouts and water collection basins, learn about the importance of capturing and infiltrating storm water to prevent pollution, and see how these practices can be applied at home, see details here.
This event is ideal for volunteers of all ages or with limited time to donate, volunteers can come & go as their schedule allows. Volunteers are asked to wear shoes and work clothes that they don't mind getting dirty, bring a water bottle, and snack. All tools & work gloves will be provided. Participants under age 16 must have adult supervision. Participants under the age of 18, attending without their parent or legal guardian must bring the signed waiver. Upcoming Saturday workdays: Additional weekday events listed on our calendar Private weekday service learning/workdays at any HOK project site can be arranged for groups of ten or more. Contact us to schedule an event. Popoi'a Street Storm Water Retrofit
Volunteer to help maintain this project in urban Kailua while learning about native Hawaiian plants and local watershed issues. Join one of our regularly scheduled community workdays or arrange a private workday for groups of five or more. Volunteers are asked to wear shoes and work clothes that they don't mind getting dirty, bring a reusable water bottle, and reef friendly sunscreen. Work gloves & tools will be provided. We may also head to the beach to do a short beach cleanup and take a rewarding dip in the ocean when we are all pau! Participants under age 16 must have adult supervision. Participants under the age of 18, attending without their parent or legal guardian must bring the signed waiver. Upcoming workdays: Once a month on Friday, 9 am-12 pm January 11, February 15, March 22, April 19, May 17, June 21 Private weekday service learning/workdays at any HOK project site can be arranged for groups of ten or more. Contact us to schedule an event. Native Plant Foster Parent Program
The Hui o Ko'olaupoko Native Plant Foster Parent Program was started in the summer of 2010 to facilitate propagation of Hawaiian plant species which are vital tools for improving water quality. Program volunteers foster native plants in exchange for education on plant care, propagation, and natural pest control techniques. In return, program volunteers receive a portion of the mature plants for landscaping at their home. In 2010, 11 foster parent groups raised nearly 300 plants. These groups include elementary schools, families and individuals. The foster program is beneficial to current and future project/ demonstration areas and out planting sites such as Kaha Garden and the Popoi'a Storm Water Retrofit to expand the variety of species and to replace damaged, aged, or diseased plants.
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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.
Here are a few videos created by previous WYLF Grant recipients about their projects with Hui o Ko'olaupoko at our various project sites. Kailua AYSO U12 Boys at Kaha Garden, 2014 Ko'olauloa Red Raiders Jr. Pee Wee Football at Hakipu'u Stream, 2013 Pack 311 Webelos at He'eia Stream, 2012 Visit the Castle Foundation website to learn more about the grant requirements and contact a Hui o Ko'olaupoko representative to discuss your project ideas. View the full list of WYLF groups that HOK has worked with on our Resources For Youth Webpage. Private weekday service learning/workdays at any HOK project site can be arranged for groups of ten or more. Contact us to schedule a day for your group.
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