Volunteer in the Forest
Ohia Ridge Farm
Spend the day on the slopes of Mauna Kea at 3300’ in Hawaiʻi’s ʻohiʻa forest. A scenic paved road leads to our 41-acre farm…visit the post and beam greenhouse, learn about native trees and shrubs, plant seedlings to diversify the existing montane forest…listen for the call of the ʻōmaʻo and help preserve habitat for Hawaiʻi’s rare plants and native birds.
Specifics:
We host volunteers on weekends August through May and weekdays June 1 through July 31. Opportunities include: potting seedlings, planting trees and shrubs, weeding and watering. We begin at 8 a.m. and end at noon. Lunch is provided. Please bring a hat/sunscreen, rain gear-if needed, sensible shoes and a water bottle. We provide water, gloves, and equipment. Thank you for your support.
Ohia Ridge Farm
About the organizer
We are dedicated to diversifying the existing native montane forest and preserving habitat for rare plants and endangered birds. Your volunteer work supports biodiversity of the native forest, helps preserve endangered bird habitat and helps develop a seed bank for the future expansion of Hawaiʻi’s native forest. We host volunteers on weekends August through May and weekdays June 1 through July 31. Opportunities include: potting seedlings, planting trees and shrubs, weeding and watering. We begin at 8 a.m. and end at noon. Lunch is provided. Please bring a hat/sunscreen, rain gear-if needed, sensible shoes and a water bottle. We provide water, gloves, and equipment. Thank you for your support.
Good For
Teens, Families, Students, Groups, Visitors
Activity Type
Outdoor, Farms & Gardens, Help Animals, Help Plants & Nature
Cause
Animals, Environmental Conservation, Community Engagement
Requirements
RSVP Required
Volunteer in the Forest
Ohia Ridge Farm
Spend the day on the slopes of Mauna Kea at 3300’ in Hawaiʻi’s ʻohiʻa forest. A scenic paved road leads to our 41-acre farm…visit the post and beam greenhouse, learn about native trees and shrubs, plant seedlings to diversify the existing montane forest…listen for the call of the ʻōmaʻo and help preserve habitat for Hawaiʻi’s rare plants and native birds.
Specifics:
We host volunteers on weekends August through May and weekdays June 1 through July 31. Opportunities include: potting seedlings, planting trees and shrubs, weeding and watering. We begin at 8 a.m. and end at noon. Lunch is provided. Please bring a hat/sunscreen, rain gear-if needed, sensible shoes and a water bottle. We provide water, gloves, and equipment. Thank you for your support.
Good For
Teens, Families, Students, Groups, Visitors
Activity Type
Outdoor, Farms & Gardens, Help Animals, Help Plants & Nature
Cause
Animals, Environmental Conservation, Community Engagement
Requirements
RSVP Required
Ohia Ridge Farm
About the organizer
We are dedicated to diversifying the existing native montane forest and preserving habitat for rare plants and endangered birds. Your volunteer work supports biodiversity of the native forest, helps preserve endangered bird habitat and helps develop a seed bank for the future expansion of Hawaiʻi’s native forest. We host volunteers on weekends August through May and weekdays June 1 through July 31. Opportunities include: potting seedlings, planting trees and shrubs, weeding and watering. We begin at 8 a.m. and end at noon. Lunch is provided. Please bring a hat/sunscreen, rain gear-if needed, sensible shoes and a water bottle. We provide water, gloves, and equipment. Thank you for your support.