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Honolua hike – learn about the native Hawaiian plants and forest

Aloha Pu’u Kukui
Join in the fun on our next hike in the new Honolua Conservation Easement.
Participants will learn about native forests and the Pu’u Kukui watershed, decontaminate their footwear and gear, and then go on a wonderful hike with amazing views.
The three mile hike may include native plant identification, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, native tree planting, or seed gathering. Bring proper hiking footwear, water, hat, sunscreen and joy in your heart.

Aloha Pu’u Kukui
About the organizer

The mission of Aloha Pu‘u Kukui is to take care of the Pu‘u Kukui watershed from the summit down to the sea.

The Pu’u Kukui watershed extends across the Mauna Kahālāwai mountain on Mauiʻs West side from Lahaina to Honokohau.  This pristine area is a vital water source for Mauiʻs community and one of the wettest spots on earth.  The intact native Hawaiian forest at Pu‘u Kukui works as a natural sponge to capture the water used by the entire West Maui community.  It is home to plant and animal species that exist nowhere else in Hawai‘i, or anywhere else. 

A small crew of paid staff and volunteers has been working over the last 30 years to protect the native forest and stop the threats from invasive plants and animals.  

Our long term goal is to have a connected native forest from the Pu‘u Kukui summit down to Honolua Bay.

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  • December 12, 2024 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • One Time Commitment
  • Set Schedule
  • Specific Location
Good For

Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Visitors, Meeting People

Activity Type

Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Educational Activity

Cause

Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation

Requirements

RSVP Required

Sign Up

Honolua hike – learn about the native Hawaiian plants and forest

Aloha Pu’u Kukui
Join in the fun on our next hike in the new Honolua Conservation Easement.
Participants will learn about native forests and the Pu’u Kukui watershed, decontaminate their footwear and gear, and then go on a wonderful hike with amazing views.
The three mile hike may include native plant identification, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, native tree planting, or seed gathering. Bring proper hiking footwear, water, hat, sunscreen and joy in your heart.
  • December 12, 2024 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • One Time Commitment
  • Set Schedule
  • Specific Location
Good For

Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Visitors, Meeting People

Activity Type

Outdoor, Parks & Trails, Help Plants & Nature, Educational Activity

Cause

Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation

Requirements

RSVP Required

Sign Up

Aloha Pu’u Kukui
About the organizer

The mission of Aloha Pu‘u Kukui is to take care of the Pu‘u Kukui watershed from the summit down to the sea.

The Pu’u Kukui watershed extends across the Mauna Kahālāwai mountain on Mauiʻs West side from Lahaina to Honokohau.  This pristine area is a vital water source for Mauiʻs community and one of the wettest spots on earth.  The intact native Hawaiian forest at Pu‘u Kukui works as a natural sponge to capture the water used by the entire West Maui community.  It is home to plant and animal species that exist nowhere else in Hawai‘i, or anywhere else. 

A small crew of paid staff and volunteers has been working over the last 30 years to protect the native forest and stop the threats from invasive plants and animals.  

Our long term goal is to have a connected native forest from the Pu‘u Kukui summit down to Honolua Bay.

Learn More
Sign Up