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Wetland Restoration in Hilo
ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative
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 types of grass have sharp, microscopic bristles all over them to help discourage bugs from eating them. When these tiny bristles rub against your skin, a rash may result from the irritation. Children are particularly likely to get rashes from grass because they have more sensitive skin. This rarely happens but it is possible.
The nearest restrooms are across the street at Kealoha Beach Park. Showers are also available at the park.
- Clothes you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. Long sleeved shirt and long pants are recommended for sun and insect protection (There may be broken pieces of glass, ants, mosquitoes, and centipedes. )
- Closed toed shoes, reef shoes, or diving boots that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy
- A hat or cap
- Reef-friendly sunscreen
- Rainwear
- Change of clothes, a towel, and a bag for muddy clothes
- Gloves and tools (hand weeder and serrated sickles) are provided but please bring your own if you have them.
- Water in your reusable bottle
- Insect repellents (optional)
There is a beautiful beach park called Carlsmith in short walking distance. It is a great place to swim and see honu (green sea turtles) after the work is done. Bring your swim wear and a towel.
Under 18 years must have signed permission from a parent or legal guardian.
ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative
About the organizer
We are restoring the estuarine wetlands and fish ponds of Lokowaka, Ki‘onakapahu, and ‘Akahi in Hilo Hawaiʻi by removing invasive plants and replacing the area with native ones for our endangered endemic waterbirds and migratory birds.
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Outdoor
Cause
Animals, Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Non Profit Support
Requirements
RSVP Required, Closed Toed Shoes
Wetland Restoration in Hilo
ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative
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 types of grass have sharp, microscopic bristles all over them to help discourage bugs from eating them. When these tiny bristles rub against your skin, a rash may result from the irritation. Children are particularly likely to get rashes from grass because they have more sensitive skin. This rarely happens but it is possible.
The nearest restrooms are across the street at Kealoha Beach Park. Showers are also available at the park.
- Clothes you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. Long sleeved shirt and long pants are recommended for sun and insect protection (There may be broken pieces of glass, ants, mosquitoes, and centipedes. )
- Closed toed shoes, reef shoes, or diving boots that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy
- A hat or cap
- Reef-friendly sunscreen
- Rainwear
- Change of clothes, a towel, and a bag for muddy clothes
- Gloves and tools (hand weeder and serrated sickles) are provided but please bring your own if you have them.
- Water in your reusable bottle
- Insect repellents (optional)
There is a beautiful beach park called Carlsmith in short walking distance. It is a great place to swim and see honu (green sea turtles) after the work is done. Bring your swim wear and a towel.
Under 18 years must have signed permission from a parent or legal guardian.
Good For
Kids, Teens, Families, Kupuna, Students, Groups, Visitors, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Outdoor
Cause
Animals, Environmental Conservation, Cultural Preservation, Non Profit Support
Requirements
RSVP Required, Closed Toed Shoes
ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative
About the organizer
We are restoring the estuarine wetlands and fish ponds of Lokowaka, Ki‘onakapahu, and ‘Akahi in Hilo Hawaiʻi by removing invasive plants and replacing the area with native ones for our endangered endemic waterbirds and migratory birds.
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