ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative

ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative

ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative is dedicated to restoring and stewarding Hawai’i’s wetlands and loko iʻa (traditional Hawaiian fishponds).  At Lokowaka Pond complex in Hilo, we work alongside the community to revive native ecosystems, protect endangered and threatened species like the ʻalae keʻokeʻo (Hawaiian coot) and nēnē (Hawaiian goose), and reconnect people to the ʻāina (land).  Through…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

What To Wear And Bring Be prepared for changing weather conditions and wet/muddy/uneven terrain. There may be mosquitoes, ants, spiders, and centipedes.  We will be hand removing invasive weeds and replanting areas with native plants, rain or shine. Squatting, kneeling, and sitting are great weeding positions. There may be some bending, lifting, and stretching as well.  Some…

Ohia Ridge Farm

Ohia Ridge Farm

This organization is currently undergoing management changes and will resume activity soon. Ohia Ridge Farm is a 41-acre sustainable agricultural property at a 3300’ elevation on the slopes of Mauna Kea, located just below historic Umikoa Village and adjacent to the Hamakua Forest Reserve on the island of Hawaii. We grow native Hawaiian plants and…

Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund

Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund

Maui & Big Island Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund has roots on both Maui and the Big Island (Hawaiʻi Island), although its work now extends statewide and into the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) Marine National Monument. Since 1996, HWF has supported outreach education on marine life conservation through naturalist training programs, student projects and internships. HWF’s projects…

VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System

VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System

VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System depends on the goodwill of donors and volunteers who want to give something back to America’s heroes. Volunteers provide much-needed help throughout the health care system and make patients’ experiences more enjoyable. Many different volunteer opportunities are available, and each volunteer’s talents are closely matched with one of our assignments….

Earth Day Celebration: Adopt-A-Highway & Adopt the Blue Kawaihae Surf Park Clean-Ups

Earth Day Celebration: Adopt-A-Highway & Adopt the Blue Kawaihae Surf Park Clean-Ups

This is our second Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt the Blue cleanup! Please join us (Ocean Defenders Alliance) with our partners Kohala Divers in our joint conservation efforts as we continue to grow and expand our love for the ocean and land by cleaning the highway followed by cleaning up one of our adopted dive sites and…