Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Hawaiʻi Island 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. Most of the loss is in Hilo. Our goal is to restore the habitats for threatened and endangered native birds and migratory birds at the…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Hawaiʻi Island 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. Most of the loss is in Hilo. Our goal is to restore the habitats for threatened and endangered native birds and migratory birds at the…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Hawaiʻi Island 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. Most of the loss is in Hilo. Our goal is to restore the habitats for threatened and endangered native birds and migratory birds at the…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Hawaiʻi Island 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. Most of the loss is in Hilo. Our goal is to restore the habitats for threatened and endangered native birds and migratory birds at the…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

What to Wear and Bring: Be prepared for changing weather conditions and wet/muddy/uneven terrain. 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 types of grass have sharp, microscopic…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

What to Wear and Bring: Be prepared for changing weather conditions and wet/muddy/uneven terrain. 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 types of grass have sharp, microscopic…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

What to Wear and Bring: Be prepared for changing weather conditions and wet/muddy/uneven terrain. 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 types of grass have sharp, microscopic…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

What to Wear and Bring: Be prepared for changing weather conditions and wet/muddy/uneven terrain. 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 types of grass have sharp, microscopic…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

What to Wear and Bring: Be prepared for changing weather conditions and wet/muddy/uneven terrain. 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 types of grass have sharp, microscopic…

Wetland Restoration in Hilo

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…