Quarterly HER Volunteer Work Party

HER holds Quarterly Rainforest Restoration Volunteer Events in honor of Solstices and Equinoxes! During these events, native planting occurs when there has been rain and soil is moist; otherwise volunteers support the native species by hand-pulling invasive ones, and contributing to established compost piles. - From 10:00am to 2:00pm - Site parking is located at...

Volunteers needed for wetland restoration in Hilo

Join our ‘ohana at the ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative and take a hands-on role in restoring the beautiful wetlands of Keaukaha. By volunteering with us, you’ll not only contribute to conservation efforts but also gain a deep understanding of our unique ecosystem. You’ll see the direct impact of your work as you help native species flourish...

May Garden Day and Lei making

Join us for our monthly Garden Day in the Seeds4tomorrow Education Garden as we celebrate Earth Day!  We'll begin our morning with general clean up of the garden followed by Ti Leaf Lei making in celebration of Lei DaY Spend a few hours with family or friends while lending a hand to plant, harvest or...

Waipahu Intermediate Community Garden Workday

WISFFA's biggest long-term goal is turning the 7 acres of unused land behind Waipahu Intermediate into a food forest. However, right now there is a lot of California grass, Haole Koa, weeds, and trash. Volunteers will help clear out more of the unused land that is infested with invasive species behind Waipahu Intermediate School. Volunteers...

Genki Ball Making at Hilo High School

To celebrate Earth Day and to encourage sustainability in our community, Hilo High student leadership and special guests will be teaching Environmental Science classes the importance of keeping our waters clean, and will be having an interactive session to make Genki Balls that will be thrown in our Hilo Bay to clean our waters. At...

Volunteers for our 36th Anniversary Celebration

We are gearing up to host a celebration of Ewa by Gentry’s Community Association’s 36th Anniversary. This non-profit event is an invitation to all in the Ewa area to celebrate the growth and development of the community. Admission is free for all. Partnering with various local businesses and other community groups, we invite you to...

Wetland Restoration In Hilo

The Island of Hawaiʻi has lost approximately 75% of its historic low elevation wetlands due to infill and development, and much of the remaining wetland habitat is degraded by invasive non-native plants. Join our ‘ohana (family) at the ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative and take a hands-on role in restoring the beautiful wetlands of Keaukaha. By volunteering...

Care For Native Plants At Kaha Garden

This project is a living example of how individual homeowners can help improve the local environment through the use of native vegetation and xeriscape gardens. The project replaced grass and invasive species along 150 yards of stream bank with native Hawaiian plants which can be used for soil stabilization, biofiltration and water conservation. Volunteers will be involved in...

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

The Island of Hawaiʻi has lost approximately 75% of its historic low elevation wetlands due to infill and development, and much of the remaining wetland habitat is degraded by invasive non-native plants. Join our ‘ohana (family) at the ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative and take a hands-on role in restoring the beautiful wetlands of Keaukaha. By volunteering...

ʻImi Pono Cultural & Wellness Fair volunteers needed

We are very excited to announce that our third annual ʻImi Pono Cultural & Wellness Fair will take place on September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at our rec center parking lot! Be sure to join us for food, culture, health services, games, and so much more! At the fair, all keiki can...

Wetland Restoration In Hilo

The Island of Hawaiʻi has lost approximately 75% of its historic low elevation wetlands due to infill and development, and much of the remaining wetland habitat is degraded by invasive...

Wetland Restoration In Hilo

The Island of Hawaiʻi has lost approximately 75% of its historic low elevation wetlands due to infill and development, and much of the remaining wetland habitat is degraded by invasive...